Ourlads' Profile:
2026 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about BUD CLARK:
TCU | Hometown: Alexandria, LA | HT: 6001 | WT: 197 | 40 time: 4.41 | Hand: 0918 | Arm: 3158 | Wing: 7700
Five-year starter. Three-time team captain. Second-team All-Big 12 the past two seasons. Savvy veteran with 61 games under his belt at the college level. Typically aligned at deep safety in TCU's quarters-based scheme. Tall, well-built safety prospect with long legs. Brings leadership and makes adjustments in the secondary. Lightning quick to read, react, and recognize concepts. Phenomenal job reading quarterback intentions and seeing throws before they're made. Intelligent underneath zone defender who passes off threats seamlessly and best leverages concepts. Gets in the way of passes with excellent anticipation. Sticky in man coverage; extensive reps in man situations. Can carry notably fast receivers downfield with his acceleration, impressive center of gravity, and loose hips to turn and run. Not afraid to get hands on and jam receivers in off and catch-man. Sinks his hips effortlessly to transition quickly and drive on routes underneath. Notable ball skills with proven production; eye-popping 15 interceptions and 35 breakups over past four seasons. Willing to come downhill and contribute in the trenches. Locates and flows with ball carriers in the backfield well. Solid angles to the ball. High effort player who is always around the football. Opens his hips prematurely in man coverage situations regularly. Can work on timing his punches better to break up passes; has allowed big completions and yards-after-catch due to misses. Solid engagement with blocking receivers, but must find more ways to shed and get around. Lunges often when tackling causing him to miss tackles both in the trenches and in space. Older prospect who will be 25 years old when drafted.
2025 Stats: 56 T, 1.5 TFL, 1 sack, 7 PBU, 1 QBH, 4 INT (1 TD). OSR:9/15. VJ-38. Draft projection: 3rd/4th round