From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, Day 3 selections, or priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Ouachita Baptist DL Rovell Carter.
No. 99 Rovell Carter/DL Ouachita Baptist – 6’3, 295 pounds (Senior)
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Rovell Carter | 6’3/295 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
– Filled out upper body and appears to have acceptable length
– Active hand use and impact pass rusher, consistently won 1v1 matchups
– Good hips to bend through contact, making rip move effective
– Swim move is potent go-to rush that routinely won, capable of stringing multiple moves together
– Effective one-gapper who can penetrate and make plays
– Above-average first step off the ball
– Good tackler and finishes plays
– Versatile and played up and down the d-line
– Successful against lower level of competition with senior year good production
– Works to get hands up in throwing lanes
The Bad
– Skinnier lower half
– Stance could need adjusted, base appears too narrow
– Inconsistent snap timing
– Can pop up and play tall against the run
– Too easily washed against doubles and tries to spin off
– Prone to getting stuck on blocks against the run, more effective pass rusher right now
– Can play uncoordinated and out of control, losing balance and going to the ground
– Foot speed is only average
– Bull rush isn’t overly effective, prefers to go around then through
– Needs to show more consistent effort chasing the ball
– Only one year of serious production
– Likely older prospect
Bio
– Appeared in 39 career games (redshirted in 2019, 2020 season cancelled due to COVID)
– Career: 95 tackles (23 TFL), 8.