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Saboor Karriem

SaboorKarriem

West Orange, NJWest Orange
Jersey
#24
Pos
S
HT / WT
6-3.5 / 175
Class
JR
Rivals
6
NATL
POS
#75
ST
#8
On3
94
NATL
#135
POS
#4
ST
#2
ESPN
81
NATL
#295
POS
#34
ST
#5
247
86
NATL
POS
#102
ST
#19
The Journey
Class of 2023
Illinois Fighting Illini
ENROLLED
West Orange Mountaineers
HIGH SCHOOL

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Reminds Us Of

Nnamdi Asomugha
Nnamdi Asomugha
CB / 6-2 / 195
CaliforniaCalifornia · HS Class of 1999
Las Vegas2003 Draft · Rnd 1 · Pick 31

Saboor Karriem has true two-way potential as a wide receiver or cornerback. Though he may have more upside as a receiver, Karriem is expected to begin his college career on defense. He reminds us a bit of Nnamdi Asomugha as a very tall, long cornerback with high-end ball skills and coordination.

Team Predictions

Industry Consensus · RPM Picks
Team
Prediction
Recruited By
Distance
Class Rank
Draft Pos (5yr)
Draft Total (5yr)
Illinois
ENROLLED
91.3%
736 mi
40
1
6
Duke
OFFERED
3.9%
416 mi
60
0
5
Syracuse
OFFERED
2.2%
183 mi
75
0
6
Pittsburgh
OFFERED
N/A
299 mi
51
0
13
Georgia Tech
N/A
738 mi
63
0
4
Illinois
IllinoisENROLLED
Andy Buh
91.3%
Duke
DukeOFFERED
3.9%
Syracuse
SyracuseOFFERED
2.2%
Pittsburgh
PittsburghOFFERED
N/A
Georgia Tech
N/A

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Saboor Karriem Scouting Summary
Charles Power
12/01/22

Rangy two-way player with some of the best pure ball skills and largest catch radius in the 2023 cycle. Lines up at defensive back and wide receiver at the high school level and could project on either side of the ball in college. Tall, long prospect, measuring in at 6-foot-3.5, 177 pounds with a 6-foot-6.5 wing-span prior to his senior season. Transferred high schools prior to his senior season and turned in a big final campaign. Consistently flashes high end if not elite ball skills on both sides of the ball. Elevates and plucks the ball at its highest point in traffic. Combination of plus length and coordination makes for one of the purest catchers of the football in the 2023 cycle. A fluid, nimble mover after the catch, particularly for a taller receiver. Also shows the ball skills on defense in addition to a physical edge. A strong striker who drives through the ball carrier. Lowers his shoulder and makes big hits. Has upside on defense but may have a higher ceiling as a receiver due to the rare ball skills and overall coordination. Long speed appears to be adequate but can benefit from improvements in that area. A younger prospect for the 2023 cycle, not turning 17 years-old until July prior to his senior year.

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Measurements & Testing

Saboor KarriemWest Orange
Top 300 S AvgAvg. Last 3 Years
NFL Combine DraftedAvg. Last 3 Years
Weight
175
195
203
89.7%86.2%
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