NFL Draft Profile: Josh Proctor, Safety, Ohio State Buckeyes
#41
Pos: S
Ht: 6010
Wt: 205
40: 4.56
DOB: 10/27/
Hometown: Owasso, OK
High School: Owasso
Eligibility: 2023
Josh Proctor
Ohio State Buckeyes
One-Liner:
Proctor is a long, athletic safety who will need to add more mass to his frame and improve his ability to finish plays in order to carve himself out a role at the next level.
Evaluation:
Proctor has true sideline-to-sideline speed that gives him the range to succeed. Has good instincts in coverage, especially at the back end of the defense in a center field type role. Performs well in man coverage closer to the line of scrimmage because of his length and speed. His process in terms of vision and play recognition is sufficient for the next level. Showed that he can get physical with receivers as well. Has a long, skinny frame that would be a concern at the next level - will need to add weight. Constantly took bad angles to the ball when playing a deeper safety role. He is not very strong at the point of contact because of his thin chest. Extremely deficient attacking downhill as a run defender. He processes plays well but always puts himself in the wrong position when it comes to making the play. Had a very bad concentration drop against Clemson, failing to capitalize on an interception opportunity. Proctor was used in a multitude of ways for the Buckeyes defense including as a traditional deep safety, slot defender or third linebacker in the box. His athleticism and speed are very translatable to the league, although he will need to add more mass to his frame. He has good instincts and play recognition but his biggest downfall is his inability to finish plays.
Grade:
6th Round
Background:
Josh Proctor, during his time at Ohio State, appeared in thirty one games over the three seasons he has played. As a freshman, he was a part of nine games for the Buckeyes. Proctor was a four star prospect and the seventh best safety. At Owasso High School, he played other sports including basketball. Proctor is the son of LaVonia and Kevin Proctor. Now entering 2022, Proctor will be a reliable piece to the team and will help the Buckeyes anyway he can.
