Josh Whyle TE Cincinnati | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Josh Whyle TE Cincinnati
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Inline Multi-Role TE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.69 seconds (72%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 25.2 DOB: 09/08/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Inline Multi-Role TE | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.69 seconds (72%*) | |
| Age: 25.2 DOB: 09/08/1999 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 80.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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74% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 108.9 | |
| Hands: |
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70% |
| Short Receiving: |
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70% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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73% |
| Deep Threat: |
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61% |
| Blocking: |
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67% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#181
Position rank:
#9
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| College Games: 46 College Snaps: 1464 | ||
ESPN RATING: 79/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 90/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 5 - Pick Number: 147 (TEN)
Draft Profile: Bio
Josh Whyle from LaSalle High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Whyle opted to join Cincinnati.In 2018 as a freshman Whyle saw action in 4 games for the Bearcats as he made no receptions for no yards for an average of 0.0 yards per reception, with no TDs, and just QB rating when targeted of 39.6.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played 7 games and had just 2 catches for 51 yards for an average of 25.5 yards per catch, with no TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 95.8.
As a junior in 2020 he played 10 games and hauled in 28 catches for 353 yards for an average of 12.6 yards per catch, with 6 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 137.3.
As a senior in 2021 he played 14 games and had 26 catches for 330 yards for an average of 12.7 yards per catch, 6 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 130.2. In pass protection he gave up one pressure and no sacks.
As a fifth year senior in 2022 he played 12 games and had 32 catches for 326 yards for an average of 10.2 yards per catch, 3 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 100.6.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Varies the speed of his route, using hesitation and shoulder fakes to get the defender guessing.
- He’s lanky and long-armed, but Whyle has the broad-shouldered frame to carry more weight. Whyle was a national high-jump champion in high school, and that athleticism translates to the passing game.
- Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #78. He wrote, "He moves extremely well for a big man, clocking a 4.65 40 to go with a 35 1/2-inch vertical jump and a broad jump of 10-3 1/2. He has also topped 20 mph on the GPS and done 16 reps of 225."
- A coordinated athlete and tough player to tackle, running with low pad level. Has good body thickness and strength.
- Thriving on physicality, he’s a contested-catch specialist with a knack for warding off defenders while the ball is in the air. He has strong hands and the ability to wrestle the ball away from defenders.
- Whyle transitions quickly from receiver to runner, and he has enough speed to threaten the seam.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- His ability to track the ball is good enough, but Whyle too often let the ball get into his body downfield rather than snatching it with his hands.
- And he’ll need to become a sharper route runner, especially on option routes, to create separation at the intermediate level.
- High cut frame and limited power in hands prevent a top blocking grade.
- He’ll also have to adjust to getting his head around to locate the ball on shorter routes over the middle.
Josh Whyle percentiles vs other Tight Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Josh Whyle (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
144.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
16.0
*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.