Tyjae Spears RB Tulane | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Tyjae Spears RB Tulane
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.54 seconds (57%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.54 seconds (57%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 84.0 / 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. | ||
| Rushing: |
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84% |
| Break Tackles: |
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89% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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70% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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50% |
| Run Blocking: |
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64% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#97
Position rank:
#5
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| College Games: 32 College Snaps: 1102 | ||
247 RATING: 85/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 3 - Pick Number: 81 (TEN)
Draft Profile: Bio
Tyjae Spears from Ponchatoula High School was rated a Following high school, Spears joined Tulane.In 2019 as a freshman Spears saw action in 4 games for the Green Wave as he ran for 182 yards on 30 attempts for an elite 6.1 yards per carry, with one TD, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made only 5 receptions for 128 yards.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played just 3 games. and rushed for 274 yards on 37 carries for an elite 7.4 ypc, with 2 TDs, with no fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in only 2 receptions for 30 yards.
In 2021 as a junior Spears saw action in 12 games for the Green Wave. He ran for 863 yards on 129 attempts for an elite 6.7 ypc, with 9 TDs, with one fumble. As a receiver he made 19 receptions for 145 yards.
As a senior in 2022 he played in 13 games and ran for an elite 1381 yards on 214 carries for an elite average of 6.5 ypc, with 15 TDs, with one fumble. In the passing game he had 21 receptions for an elite 237 yards.
Honors & awards
- 2022; Named a preseason candidate for the 2022 Doak Walker Award
- Earned a place on the 2022 Phil Steele Preseason All-American Athletic Conference Second Team
- 2021 Named to the Phil Steele All-American Athletic Conference Second Team at the conclusion of this redshirt freshman season
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Spears is elite as a receiver. He runs routes as well as most receivers and has natural hands, snatching the ball away from his body.
- He’s a quality receiver with soft hands, and Spears shows a good feel for catching and transitioning upfield in the screen game.
- Possesses agile feet with the patience, balance and vision to sidestep and elude defenders - nice job following his blocks and working well in tight areas. Physical at the point of attack and keeps his feet moving
- He aggressively finishes runs and consistently falls forward in a crowd. His low pad level and a bit of wiggle keep him from absorbing big hits.
- His best asset is his ability in the passing game. He’s a coordinated hands catcher who transitions quickly and smoothly to a runner, good enough to make an impact as a slot receiver. He even tracks the ball well when asked to run deeper routes.
- He brings a nice blend of power and passing game skills. Spears has a compact build and a naturally low center of gravity, and he runs with excellent balance through traffic, allowing him to squeeze through for yardage.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’ll be relegated to outside runs and is little more than a potential cut blocker in blitz pickup
- He’s limited to cut blocks when it comes to blitz pickups.
- Spears has a slight build, especially for a running back, and Spears isn’t going to grind out yardage between the tackles, as he lacks power and runs with a fairly high pad level.
Tyjae Spears percentiles vs other Running Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
Update - 03/25/2023
Was one of the best-performing running backs at the Senior Bowl. He displayed superb agility and speed to get to the edge. He also checked in with 10-inch hands and with that the potential to be a very good receiver out of the back field.How other scouting services rate Tyjae Spears (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
82.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
5.0
*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.