2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Clemson S Andrew Mukuba

2024 NFL Draft: Andrew Mukuba Draft Profile and Scouting Report

Andrew Mukuba burst onto the scene in 2021 as a true freshman. Immigrated from Zimbabwe when he was nine years old. Earned significant honors in 2021 as a freshman, which he backed up with a similar sophomore campaign. Another solid season should thrust him into the 2024 NFL Draft spotlight.

Andrew Mukuba 40 Time

Projected 40 Time: 4.47 seconds

Andrew Mukuba is a two-year starter at safety for the Clemson Tigers. He’s a versatile defensive back with the traits to play either safety position, as well as lining up at corner or nickel. Mukuba possesses good height, but is a bit underweight for the defensive back position in the NFL. Our projected 40 time of 4.47 seconds is a tenth quicker than the league average for the position.

Mukuba displays a solid ability to mirror the receiver to stay engaged and within attack range in man coverage. Shows good hip fluidity and movement to change directions with ease in his backpedal while reading the quarterback. He has good quickness and top end speed to hang with receivers on routes downfield. In run support, he leverages the ball quite well and constricts the field for the ball carrier. Possesses very good explosiveness and speed to attack and reach the ball carrier from deep zone.

However, he does displays a below average patience to see the ball and attack the read-option. I’d like to see him be more aggressive at the catch point to disrupt the reception. Will get sucked into the play action at the snap, opening up the field for the quarterback. Displays an adequate ability to tackle the ball carrier once he breaks through the trenches. Occasionally second guesses himself over the top versus the run, giving the ball carrier an extra step or two to setup an evasive maneuver.