JamesSkalski

LBLB#48Clemson
6'0" • 228lbs
Draft Eligibility:2022
Overall Grade '21
64.6
379th/797 - LBs
Snap Count '21
695
110th/1983 - LBs
Tackles '21
64
109th/797 - LBs
Pressures '21
24
29th/797 - LBs
James
Skalski
LB
#48
|
Clemson
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/28/2026
James Skalski was a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts who earned a 64.6 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2021 season, 379th among 797 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 65.4 ranked 322nd among 797 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 63.8 ranked 397th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 60.2 ranked 572nd among qualified linebackers.
He recorded 64 solo tackles on the season. Skalski generated 24 total pressures including 2 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 100.8 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 20 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams
Year
Indianapolis Colts
2021 - Present
Clemson Tigers
2016 - 2021

PFF Grades

2021
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
64.6
AVG
379th/797 LBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
63.8
AVG
397th/797 LBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
60.2
AVG
572nd/797 LBs
COVERAGE GRADE
65.4
AVG
322nd/797 LBs

Highest Graded Games

@NCWF
90.1
Week 2, 2020
@GATC
88.4
Week 7, 2020
vsNCCR
84.6
Week 4, 2019

Lowest Graded Games

@SCUN
45.5
Week 13, 2021
vsVAUN
46.9
Week CC, 2019
vsOHST
50.1
Week PO, 2020

Grades by Game

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Season Stats

2021
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
64
109th/797 LBs
SACKS
2
187th/797 LBs
ASSISTS
15
340th/797 LBs
FORCED FUMBLES
0
304th/797 LBs

Defense

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Rank
109
th
Solo Tackles
64
340
th
Assists
15
304
th
Forced Fumbles
0
86
th
Stops
41
187
th
Sacks
2
761
st
Missed Tackles
20
470
th
Passer Rating Allowed
100.8
29
th
Total Pressures
24

Snaps

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Rank
110
th
Total Snaps
695
291
st
Run Defense Snaps
266
59
th
Pass Rush Snaps
101
91
st
Coverage Snaps
328
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