Michael Masunas TE Texas |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #15 ROLE: Inline Blocking TE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.71 seconds (67%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #15 | |
| ROLE: Inline Blocking TE | |
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.71 seconds (67%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
74.0 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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79% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 144.7 | |
| Hands: |
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70% |
| Short Receiving: |
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74% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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76% |
| Deep Threat: |
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77% |
| Blocking: |
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62% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#466
Position rank:
#20 (TE)
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| College Games: 26 College Snaps: 683 | ||
ESPN RATING: 74/100
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Isaac Rex - BYU |
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91% |
| Thomas Greaney - UAlbany |
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89% |
| Caden Prieskorn - Ole Miss |
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89% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Michael Masunas played at Sabino and then Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona, catching 18 passes for 274 yards as a senior for an 11-1 team. He was ranked among the top 40 tight ends in his class by ESPN and was a multi-year varsity player.Masunas redshirted at Michigan State in 2022 and played in nine games in 2023. He started four games in 2024 before a torn labrum ended his season, then started eight games in 2025 and caught 19 passes for 232 yards and three touchdowns.
Masunas transferred to Texas for his fifth season and has played in every game, making three starts in a blocking-first role. He caught his first three passes as a Longhorn, for 37 yards, in the 34-27 win over Ole Miss on 24 October. Steve Sarkisian has praised his presence in the run game and pass protection.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Reliable blocker trusted by his coaches in the run game and pass protection
- Caught 19 passes for 232 yards and three touchdowns in 2025
- Sure hands, with one drop over the last two seasons
- Three catches for 37 yards against Ole Miss
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Limited receiving role at Texas, with three catches this season
- Flagged twice in the win over Ole Miss
- A torn labrum ended his 2024 season at Michigan State
- Not a natural separator as a route runner
- Fifth-year player still waiting for a full-time starting role
Scouting Report: Summary
Masunas is a reliable, blocking-first tight end who has earned his coaches' trust at Texas. He handles his assignments in the run game and pass protection and has sure hands when targeted.However, his receiving role has been minimal this season, with three catches, and he is not a natural separator. A torn labrum ended his 2024 season, and he has never held a full-time starting job.
Overall, Masunas is a dependable blocking tight end. He projects as a priority free agent who will battle for a role as a third tight end and special teams player.
How other scouting services rate Michael Masunas (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
312.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
18.0
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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.