Jared Ivey Scouting Report
By: Michael Higgins
(Image courtesy of Jared Jared McCoy/Ole Miss Athletics)
School: Ole Miss
Class: Senior
Position: EDGE
HT: 6’6
WT: 274 lbs
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Background: Jared Ivey was a 4-star defensive end in the class of 2020 out of Suwanee, Georgia and attended North Gwinnett High School. Ivey was a top 200 player and top 10 player at his position nationally. As a senior, Ivey was an all-region selection. Ivey was also a star basketball player for North Gwinnett. Jared Ivey committed to Georgia Tech out of high school over Nebraska, Colorado, and Miami.
College: In two seasons at Georgia Tech, Ivey started in 13 games. In his final season with the Yellow Jackets, Ivey recorded 6 TFLs. After the 2021 season, Ivey transferred to Ole Miss. In his first season with the Rebels, Ivey played in all 13 games and started 7 of them. He recorded 4.5 TFLs and 3.5 sacks. Ivey had a true breakout season in 2023. He was an All-SEC First Team selection after recording 11.5 TFLs and 5.5 sacks. In 2024, Ivey totaled 10.5 TFLs and 7 sacks. These numbers got him on the All-SEC Third Team and an invite to the Senior Bowl.
Strengths: Jared Ivey is a hefty edge rusher and a load to block on the outside. Ivey has incredible size and ideal length in which he uses functionally to consistently win his reps. Ivey’s size allows him to play with the versatility to line up inside as the 3 tech while also being able to play as a traditional edge. He explodes into the point of attack with a certain violence that instantly puts offensive linemen on their heels. As an edge rusher, Ivey is effective at attacking the inside shoulder of offensive tackles. Ivey is able to patrol multiple rushing lanes at the line of scrimmage due to his combination of size and lateral agility for the position. He uses his length along with active and strong hands to deconstruct blocks without allowing blockers to get a firm grip on him. Ivey does well to counter crack blocks or back side blocks to penetrate gaps without being displaced.
Weaknesses: Ivey does not have the long speed in pursuit to hawk down a quarterback. Ivey’s pass rush stalls on doubles or against the lengthier offensive tackles. Ivey is slow to diagnose the run and can show a bit of hesitancy as a run defender. He needs to play lower. With the frame that he has, he does not have ideal bend when getting around the edge and he plays too high too often. His lack of bend causes him to work too far up field and take himself behind the play.
Conclusion: Jared Ivey has the tools to be a valuable rotational piece in the NFL. His lack of athleticism or elite movement give him certain limitations. If he can play lower, he will become more effective and will raise his floor quite a bit. His size and alignment versatility are intriguing for NFL teams.
Scheme Fit: Odd Man Front
Ideal Role: EDGE/5 tech
Best Team Fits: CIN, SF, CLE
Player Comparison: Travon Walker
Player Grade: Round 4 (66.2)
