Jaden Greathouse WR Notre Dame | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jaden Greathouse WR Notre Dame
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 05/14/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (33%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.6 DOB: 10/29/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 05/14/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (33%*) | |
| Age: 20.6 DOB: 10/29/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 83.6 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 112.6 | |
| Hands: |
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85% |
| Short Receiving: |
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78% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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81% |
| Deep Threat: |
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84% |
| Blocking: |
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67% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#109
Position rank:
#16
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| College Games: 27 College Snaps: 737 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
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247 RATING: 90/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Jaden Greathouse rewrote the record books at powerhouse Westlake High School, finishing as the program's most prolific receiver with 232 receptions, 4,035 yards, and 53 touchdowns - numbers that place him 15th all-time in Texas high school football history. This wasn't just stat-padding against inferior competition; Greathouse led Westlake to three consecutive state titles, earning 2021 State Championship Offensive MVP honors when he torched defenders for a championship game record 236 receiving yards.After arriving in South Bend as a consensus four-star recruit, Greathouse wasted no time announcing his presence, hauling in two touchdowns in his collegiate debut against Navy in Dublin. A hamstring injury derailed what was shaping up to be a monster freshman campaign, but he still managed to snag 18 receptions for 265 yards and a team-leading five touchdowns in 2023. His sophomore season followed a similar script - modest production (29 catches, 359 yards) through regular season play before exploding when the lights shined brightest. Greathouse saved his best performances for the biggest stages, delivering back-to-back 100+ yard games in the College Football Playoff, including a career-high 128 yards and two touchdowns against Ohio State in the National Championship.
Greathouse's football pedigree runs deep with his father Chris playing at Washington State and his uncle Oscar serving as defensive line coach at Wyoming. The multi-sport athlete also showcased his athleticism on the hardwood, averaging 13.8 points for a Westlake basketball program that reached the Texas 6A state semifinals during his junior year. His physical, contested-catch style started gaining national attention during Notre Dame's playoff run, where he hauled in 13 receptions for 233 yards and three touchdowns against elite competition, positioning himself as the clear WR1 for the Fighting Irish heading into his junior season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Natural hands catcher who plucks the ball away from his frame with confidence, boasting a minuscule 2.8% drop rate with just one drop throughout his sophomore campaign.
- Elite contested catch winner who converted an absurd 84.6% (11-of-13) of contested targets in 2024, displaying tremendous body control and spatial awareness at the catch point.
- Well-built frame at 215 pounds with functional play strength that allows him to break tackles and create after catch, like his 34-yard score against Ohio State where he spun through defenders.
- Polished route runner who can snap off breaks with precision timing, showcasing ankle-breaking separation ability against man coverage as evidenced against Penn State's secondary.
- Reliable target in high-leverage situations, converting critical third and fourth downs during Notre Dame's championship game comeback attempt while showing tremendous focus through contact.
- Shows nasty competitive toughness at the catch point, using subtle hand-fighting techniques to create late separation and positioning his body to shield defenders.
- Demonstrates excellent football intelligence with ability to find soft spots against zone coverage and adjust routes based on coverage recognition.
- Battle-tested performer who delivered his best performances against the toughest competition, recording consecutive 100+ yard games in the College Football Playoff against elite secondaries.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks elite long speed, potentially limiting his ability to consistently threaten NFL defenses vertically without perfect timing and technique.
- Can improve play strength when facing press coverage, occasionally getting redirected at the line of scrimmage before getting into his route stem.
- Took significant time to develop chemistry with quarterback Riley Leonard in 2024, raising questions about his ability to quickly integrate into an NFL passing attack.
- Production has come in bursts rather than consistently, with multiple single-catch games during regular season play and irregular target share throughout his first two seasons.
- Still developing as a complete route runner, occasionally rounding off breaks on intermediate routes rather than creating sharp angles to maximize separation against tight coverage.
Scouting Report: Summary
Despite his incredible reliability at the catch point, Greathouse faces an uphill battle to separate consistently against NFL corners with his middling long speed. The tape shows a receiver who compensates beautifully with technical precision and advanced route nuance, particularly in the intermediate areas where his strong hands and combat-catch skills shine brightest. The question isn't whether he can make contested grabs in traffic – he's proven that against elite competition – but whether he can create enough separation to even warrant targets at the next level.When watching Greathouse work the middle of the field, you see a craftsman who understands leverage, timing, and how to use his 215-pound frame to box out defenders. His physical, punishing style after the catch and ability to win through contact evokes memories of Anquan Boldin. However, his inconsistent production through two college seasons raises legitimate questions about ceiling – was his playoff explosion the beginning of a trend or simply a hot streak? His effectiveness will likely come in high-leverage situations – third downs, red zone opportunities, and as a complementary piece rather than a true alpha receiver who commands double teams.
The NFL is increasingly a separation league, yet Greathouse represents the counterargument – a throwback possession receiver whose greatest strength lies in making the difficult, contested catch rather than creating yards of separation. With another year of development as Notre Dame's clear WR1, he has the opportunity to silence critics by showing more consistent production. West Coast and timing-based schemes will maximize his skill set, while vertical systems will expose his limitations. What ultimately determines his pro success won't be athletic testing but rather his ability to continue developing technical mastery to compensate for physical limitations that can't be coached away.
How other scouting services rate Jaden Greathouse (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
89.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
16.0
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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.