Amare Ferrell, CB, Indiana: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
|
Name |
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Position |
Defensive Back (CB/S) |
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Jersey Number |
#1 |
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Class |
Senior |
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School |
Indiana |
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Height / Weight |
6’2″ / 205 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Lake City, Fla. / Columbia HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Defensive Production
|
Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
Tackles |
TFL |
Sacks |
INT |
PD |
FF |
FR |
|
2023 |
Indiana |
Big Ten |
FR |
11 |
9 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2024 |
Indiana |
Big Ten |
SO |
13 |
49 |
4.0 |
1.5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
2025 |
Indiana |
Big Ten |
JR |
16 |
48 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
4 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total |
40 |
106 |
6.0 |
1.5 |
8 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his exceptional size, long frame, and collegiate movement profile.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.52 – 4.62 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 35.0″ – 37.0″
- Broad Jump: 10’0″ – 10’5″
- 10-Yard Split: 1.56 – 1.63 seconds
- Bench Press: 12 – 16 repetitions
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
Amare Ferrell is a versatile, highly instinctive defensive back who arrived at Indiana as a highly regarded prospect from Columbia High School in Lake City, Florida. He contributed immediately to the Hoosiers in 2023. Over his sophomore and junior campaigns, Ferrell developed into a core leader for a stout Indiana defense, establishing himself as a top-tier playmaker in the Big Ten. He started 15 games during Indiana’s extended 16-game season in 2025 and chose to anchor the secondary for his senior season in 2026 to further elevate his draft stock.
Key Strengths
- Ball Skills: Demonstrates tremendous natural instincts and route anticipation in coverage. He has compiled an impressive eight interceptions over his two seasons as a primary starter.
- Prototypical Size & Frame: At 6’2″ and 205 pounds, Ferrell possesses an outstanding build for a modern defensive back, allowing him to easily match up against larger “X” receivers and athletic tight ends.
- Tackling and Run Support: He is highly active in the run game, racking up 106 career tackles and 6.0 tackles for loss over his first three years. He exhibits strong closing speed and is a willing, physical tackler in the box.
- Positional Versatility: While he possesses the range to project naturally as a safety at the next level, his coverage abilities allow him to comfortably align in various defensive back and nickel roles depending on schematic needs.
Developmental Focus
As he steps into his 2026 senior season, NFL evaluators will want to see Ferrell maintain his elite ball production while continuing to refine his transition mechanics. Taller defensive backs often face challenges with hip fluidity; proving he can consistently stay low in his backpedal and laterally mirror the quickest receivers in the Big Ten will solidify his projection as an early-round selection.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
pending
All-Star Game Notes
- 2026 Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl 1000
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
pending