Aeneas Peebles DT Virginia Tech | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Aeneas Peebles DT Virginia Tech
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 06/29/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.00 seconds (73%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: NT/DT | |
| Last Updated: 06/29/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.00 seconds (73%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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| Tackling: |
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63% |
| Pass Rush: |
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85% |
| Run Defense: |
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72% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#149
Position rank:
#30
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| College Games: 45 College Snaps: 1212 | ||
ESPN RATING: 73/100
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247 RATING: 89/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| DeMarvin Leal - Texas A&M |
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85% |
| Michael Hall Jr. - Ohio State |
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80% |
| Zachary Carter - Florida |
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79% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Aeneas Peebles, a defensive tackle from Virginia Tech, brings a unique blend of quickness and power to the interior line. Hailing from Knightdale, North Carolina, Peebles made his mark as a high school standout, earning the 2019 Northern Athletic 4A Defensive Player of the Year honors. His impressive prep career, which included 195 tackles and 27 sacks in his final two seasons, set the stage for his collegiate journey.Peebles began his college career at Duke, where he steadily improved over four seasons. His breakout came in 2023, earning First Team All-ACC honors from Pro Football Focus and Third Team All-ACC recognition. Peebles co-led Duke with 8.5 tackles for loss and ranked second on the team with 4.0 sacks, showcasing his disruptive potential.
After transferring to Virginia Tech for his final season, Peebles aims to solidify his draft stock. His journey from an undersized high school prospect to a productive Power Five defender demonstrates his work ethic and developmental potential.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Elite first-step quickness for his position, allowing him to consistently penetrate and disrupt plays
- Exceptional pass-rushing ability from the interior, as reflected in his impressive 83.3% pass rush defense grade
- Displays the lateral agility and change-of-direction skills of a much smaller player
- Versatile defender capable of lining up at multiple positions along the defensive front
- High-motor player who consistently pursues plays from sideline to sideline
- Advanced hand usage and technique belie his age, suggesting significant room for further growth
- Proven production against top-tier competition in the ACC enhances his NFL-readiness
- Football IQ and instincts allow him to diagnose plays quickly and react accordingly
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Undersized for a traditional NFL defensive tackle, may struggle against double teams
- Needs to improve lower body strength to better anchor against the run
- Can get washed out of plays when he doesn't win with his initial burst
- Must develop a wider array of pass-rush moves to consistently beat NFL-caliber interior linemen
- Sometimes plays with high pad level, negating his leverage advantage
Scouting Report: Summary
Peebles projects as a rotational interior defensive lineman with the potential to develop into a disruptive force. His quickness and ability to provide a consistent interior pass rush make him an intriguing prospect for teams employing one-gap schemes. While his size may limit him in some aspects, his motor and versatility could make him valuable in sub-packages and passing situations.NFL teams will likely view Peebles as a developmental prospect with upside. His fit will be crucial; a scheme that allows him to use his quickness to penetrate and disrupt will maximize his potential. As he continues to refine his technique and build strength, Peebles could become a valuable contributor in a defensive line rotation.
Peebles' journey from an undersized high school prospect to a productive Power Five player speaks to his determination and growth potential. While he may not be an immediate starter, his trajectory suggests he could outperform his draft position with the right coaching and system fit.
Written By:
Felix Green (ACC)
How other scouting services rate Aeneas Peebles (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
140.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
31.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.