Travis Vokolek TE Nebraska | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Travis Vokolek TE Nebraska
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.76 seconds (55%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Inline Multi-Role TE | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.76 seconds (55%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 65.0 / 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: | 87.7 | |
| Hands: |
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54% |
| Short Receiving: |
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65% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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70% |
| Deep Threat: |
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69% |
| Blocking: |
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66% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#427
Position rank:
#26
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| College Games: 39 College Snaps: 1515 | ||
ESPN RATING: 73/100
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247 RATING: 79/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Travis Vokolek from Kickapoo High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 2-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Vokolek opted to join Rutgers.In 2018 as a freshman Vokolek saw action in 12 games for the Scarlet Knights as he made 16 receptions for 184 yards for an average of 11.5 yards per reception, with 2 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 77.9.
After season's end Vokolek transferred to Nebraska where as a sophomore in 2020 he played in 8 games and had only 9 catches for 91 yards for an average of 10.1 yards per catch, with no TDs, and only QB rating when targeted of 44.0. In pass protection he gave up one pressure and no sacks.
As a junior in 2021 he played 9 games and hauled in only 11 catches for only 127 yards for an average of 11.5 yards per catch, with no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 74.7. As a pass blocker he gave up 2 pressures and no sacks.
As a senior in 2022 he played 10 games and had 20 catches for 240 yards for an average of 12.0 yards per catch, 2 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 90.5.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has smooth body control, reliable hands and natural ball skills to adjust to off-target throws and make impressive catch.
- A coordinated athlete and tough player to tackle, running with low pad level. Has good body thickness and strength.
- Vokolek has strong hands and is extremely competitive, and Vokolek has an innate sense of timing when it comes to elevating and high-pointing balls.
- Excels finding soft spots in zone coverage and using his large frame to shield defenders.
- Works hard on and off the field. Good strength throughout, fluid body control, and natural movement kills.
- Soft hands and good concentration level with obvious toughness in congested areas.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Vokolek has constantly ran a limited route tree.
- Lacks the bulk strength to lock on and control NFL defensive linemen. Lower-body strength is questionable and limits his in-line blocking.
- He’ll have to develop a better feel for sitting down against zone coverage.
Travis Vokolek percentiles vs other Tight Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Travis Vokolek (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
337.8
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
30.0
*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.