Chris Autman-Bell WR Minnesota | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Chris Autman-Bell WR Minnesota
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (33%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2021 | |
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (33%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: |
44.5 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 96.4 | |
| Hands: |
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30% |
| Short Receiving: |
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51% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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52% |
| Deep Threat: |
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57% |
| Blocking: |
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46% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#619
Position rank:
#69
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| College Games: 56 College Snaps: 2452 | ||
ESPN RATING: 79/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#53
Pos Rank:
#90
State Rank:
#8
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 83/100
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| Ovr Rank: #844 Pos Rank: #123 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jalen Virgil - Appalachian State |
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86% |
| Ben Ratzlaff - Western Kentucky |
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85% |
| Bryce Mitchell - Toledo |
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80% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Chris Autman-Bell from Bishop McNamara High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Autman-Bell opted to join Minnesota.In 2018 as a freshman Autman-Bell saw action in 13 games for the Golden Gophers as he made 28 receptions for 445 yards for an average of 15.9 yards per reception, with no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 80.1.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played 13 games and had 28 catches for 371 yards for an average of 13.3 yards per catch, with 5 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 121.4.
As a junior in 2020 he played 7 games and hauled in 22 catches for 430 yards for an average of 19.5 yards per catch, with one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 95.3.
As a senior in 2021 he played 11 games and had 36 catches for 506 yards for an average of 14.1 yards per catch, 6 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 105.0.
As a fifth year senior in 2022 he played just 3 games and had only 11 catches for 214 yards for an average of 19.5 yards per catch, one TD, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 137.5.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Autman-Bell fights his way off the line of scrimmage against press coverage, showing quick, violent hands and good balance.
- He’s coordinated with soft, reliable hands, and Autman-Bell shows the ability to adjust to balls thrown behind him, as well as a knack for digging out low throws.
- Although he is more of a possession target than a field stretcher, he fiercely competitive demeanor and run-after-catch ability make him a major threat in the middle of the field.
- Autman-Bell has reliable hands and shows the willingness to make catches in traffic over the middle.
- Has enough upper-body strength and tenacity to be very effective as a downfield blocker. Is not shy about taking on his man, provides some pop and will open a running lane for his back at the next level.
- Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- His ability to track the ball is good enough, but Autman-Bell too often let the ball get into his body downfield rather than snatching it with his hands.
- Autman-Bell has constantly ran a limited route tree.
- He’ll have to develop a better feel for sitting down against zone coverage.
Chris Autman-Bell percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Chris Autman-Bell (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
524.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
71.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.