Kaden Prather WR Maryland | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Kaden Prather WR Maryland
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Last Updated: 05/10/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.50 seconds (51%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.8 DOB: 09/06/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Last Updated: 05/10/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.50 seconds (51%*) | |
| Age: 20.8 DOB: 09/06/2002 | |
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Overall Rating: | 78.5 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 80.4 | |
| Hands: |
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55% |
| Short Receiving: |
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71% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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76% |
| Deep Threat: |
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53% |
| Blocking: |
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62% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#208
Position rank:
#32
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| College Games: 20 College Snaps: 823 | ||
ESPN RATING: 82/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 90/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Kaden Prather from Northwest High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Prather opted to join West Virginia.In 2021 as a freshman Prather saw action in 9 games for the Mountaineers as he made 12 receptions for 175 yards for an average of 14.6 yards per reception, with no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 64.6.
As a sophomore in 2022 he played 11 games and had 52 catches for 501 yards for an average of 9.6 yards per catch, with 3 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 82.4.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Does a nice job locating and tracking deep passes and is a legitimate vertical threat. Willing to go up and attack the ball.
- He’s very good in contested-catch situations, using his frame effectively to make plays facing the quarterback. Prather also shows a knack for high-pointing the ball, consistently outmuscling defensive backs.
- He also proved to be a force in catch-and-run situations. A violent runner who transitions upfield quickly after the catch, Prather has the speed to pick up chunks of yardage once he’s broken the first tackle.
- He catches the ball with his large, soft hands and is tough. Deceptive jets and a smooth route runner.
- Prather has reliable hands and shows the willingness to make catches in traffic over the middle.
- A savvy, natural pass-catcher with reliable hands and very good focus. Snatches the ball out of the air and shows the concentration to make acrobatic catches look easy.
- Solidly built with good overall size and bulk - has long arms and does a nice job extending to create a large catching radius.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Prather doesn’t have the ability as a run blocker or the violent run-after-catch ability.
- Physically, Prather profiles as a guy who should have success facing the quarterback, but he struggles to gear down and make the necessary sharp cuts to create separation underneath.
- Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
How other scouting services rate Kaden Prather (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
213.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
32.0