Taj Harris WR Rutgers | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Taj Harris WR Rutgers
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.43 seconds (76%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.6 DOB: 04/22/2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.43 seconds (76%*) | |
| Age: 24.6 DOB: 04/22/2000 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 45.9 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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74% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 90.3 | |
| Hands: |
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51% |
| Short Receiving: |
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60% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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59% |
| Deep Threat: |
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57% |
| Blocking: |
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49% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#415
Position rank:
#47
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| College Games: 38 College Snaps: 2113 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Kawaan Baker - South Alabama |
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89% |
| Kekoa Crawford - California |
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82% |
| Justin Garrett - UTEP |
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80% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Taj Harris from Palmyra High High School was rated a After high school, Harris opted to join Syracuse.In 2018 as a freshman Harris saw action in 12 games for the Orange as he made 40 receptions for 565 yards for an average of 14.1 yards per reception, with 3 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 89.8.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played 12 games and had 36 catches for 560 yards for an average of 15.6 yards per catch, with 2 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 74.9.
As a junior in 2020 he played 10 games and hauled in 58 catches for 733 yards for an average of 12.6 yards per catch, with 5 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 71.9.
As a senior in 2021 he played just 3 games and had 15 catches for 159 yards for an average of 10.6 yards per catch, no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 89.0.
After the end of the season Harris transferred to Rutgers where as a fifth year senior in 2022 he played just one game and had only one catch for only 9 yards for an average of 9.0 yards per catch, no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 104.2.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll come down with it.
- He’s also a catch-and-run threat, a creative runner who has good vision in the open field; he’ll be an option to return kicks as well.
- Harris also proved to be a force in catch-and-run situations. A violent runner who transitions upfield quickly after the catch, Harris has the speed to pick up chunks of yardage once he’s broken the first tackle.
- A slippery runner with elusive footwork. Has little to no wasted movements between the reception and burst upfield.
- 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.
- Balanced, savvy route runner with top field awareness, setting up and selling routes beautifully.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Needs to refine his routes and become a better all-around receiver. Has some ball security concerns. Durability concerns because of his size.
- Lacks ideal size and strength and is a ·mallish target with a lean, frail-looking frame. Can be overmatched at the line of scrimmage when physical !le/enders get their hands on him. Struggles in press coverage and was knocked on his back more than a few times.
- He’ll be coming to the NFL from a wide-open spread offense in which Harris ran a limited route tree.
How other scouting services rate Taj Harris (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
415.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
56.0
*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.