#17 OverallLBRound 1 Prospect
Harold Perkins Jr.
LSU
Height6'1"
Weight225 lbs
Draft Status2026 Eligible
NFL CompJeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
Scouting Report & Film Evaluation
A defensive coordinator's dream chess piece. Perkins can spy athletic quarterbacks, rush off the edge, or drop into deep coverage. His closing burst is comparable to an elite running back in space.
Key Strengths
- Elite Closing Burst
- Pass Rush Off-Ball Twitch
- Sideline Range
- Blitz Timing
Areas for Development
- Undersized for stack-and-shed duties
- Must maintain gap discipline
Draft Projection & Valuation
Projected RoundRound 1
Draft WindowPick 13-23
Positional ValueTier 2 (High)
NFL Scheme & Roster Fit
Harold Perkins Jr. projects as an impactful LB at the NFL level with immediate starter upside. Organizations drafting in the first round that run modern, scheme-versatile setups will covet his combination of film execution and athletic traits.
The pro comparison to Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah underscores his ceiling: high football IQ, reliable technical consistency, and game-changing playmaking when the contest is on the line.
Offensive architects looking for versatile playmakers will scheme creative touches in space and red-zone opportunities.
