2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Thor Griffith, DT, Harvard

Thor Griffith is an athletic freak who commands attention on the Harvard defensive line. Hula Bowl scout Brandon Harston breaks down Griffith as an NFL Prospect in his report.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Thor Griffith, #50
School (Code)	Harvard University (MAHA)
Class Yr	SR
Height, Weight	6020, 320e
40 Yd Dash	5.12e
Position/Depth	DT/Starter
Honors/Captainship	‘22Phil Steele Preseason First-Team All-Ivy LeagueBluebloods Preseason All-Ivy LeagueBuck Buchanan Award Watch ListFirst-Team All-Ivy LeagueFCS Phil Steele Third-Team All-America‘21Finalist for the Jerry Rice Award, given to the top freshman in the countryHERO Sports FCS Freshman All-America Team
Season Viewed (yr)	2022
Games Watched	PAUN, NHDA, CTYA
Scout Name / Date	Brandon Harston, 9/28/2023

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2023	3 GP (so far)- 6 Solo Tak, 10 Ast Tak, 2 TFL, 1.5 Sacks
2022	10 GP- 24 Solo Tak, 22 Ast Tak, 12 TFL, 5 Sacks
2021	10 GP- 15 Solo Tak, 16 Ast Tak, 10.5 TFL, 5 Sacks, 1 FF
2020	No season, COVID

Player Summary:

Thor is a Senior who has played in more than 20 games at Harvard. He has Adequate height and solid weight with explosive short-range quickness, solid balance, and agility, with adequate acceleration. Thor has a great get-off when the ball is hiked. He explodes off the LOS and is very violent at the POA and his UOH is very solid. This allows him to be a force along the defensive line in multiple positions. He has the quickness to play the 4i DE technique when Harvard went to an ODD front, he has also moved inside to play the 3 tech and the “G” 2i technique in an even front. He displays solid play strength as he engages the offensive linemen pushes them back and uses his positional leverage to squeeze the gap shut and has the power to shed blocks and make the solo tackle. Thor is a good competitor and is as tough as they come. He has a high motor and enjoys the big game and the big moments. He has a high FBI as he processes plays, and blocking schemes in an instant and reacts to fly to the ball or clog up holes in the defense.

Scheme Fit:

Projected NT in a 3-4 or a solid 3 tech in an even front

Power Statement:

Stout DL who is very explosive out of his stance and plays with solid strength and very active hands at the POA. High processor and a very competitive player who loves the big moments.