Tyler Harrell WR Miami | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Tyler Harrell WR Miami
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.29 seconds (98%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.29 seconds (98%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 65.7 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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73% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 58.7 | |
| Hands: |
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66% |
| Short Receiving: |
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60% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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58% |
| Deep Threat: |
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53% |
| Blocking: |
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44% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#425
Position rank:
#65
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| College Games: 29 College Snaps: 511 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#152
Pos Rank:
#53
State Rank:
#62
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 85/100
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| Ovr Rank: #897 Pos Rank: #135 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Marquez Stevenson - Houston |
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72% |
| Jadan Blue - Temple |
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58% |
| Anthony Schwartz - Auburn |
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56% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Tyler Harrell camefrom Miami, Florida, where he attended high school and quickly established himself as a standout athlete. Rated as a four-star recruit by ESPN and recognized as the 53rd-best receiver nationally, Harrell displayed elite speed, running a 4.41 in the 40-yard dash and clocking a 10.37 in the 100m dash at the Florida state finals. His high school career was marked by significant achievements, including helping his team win two FHSAA Class-4A championships.Harrell's collegiate journey began at Louisville, where he redshirted the 2018 season, recording two receptions for 36 yards. Over the following years, he saw sporadic play until his breakout season in 2021, where he caught 18 passes for 523 yards, averaging 29.1 yards per reception, and scored six touchdowns. This included a memorable 75-yard touchdown against Florida State. After Louisville, Harrell transferred to Alabama for the 2022 season, participating in six games and contributing modestly with two catches for 18 yards. In 2023, he concluded his collegiate career at Miami, playing in eight games and catching just four passes totaling 45 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Fits a zone system, can sift through oncoming traffic and explode through tiny creases and cutback lanes. Elite, darting stop-and-go acceleration. Dangerous in the open field.
- Fluid athlete with explosive burst and speed to stretch the field and breeze past defenders. Has a quick first step and gets to top speed in a hurry.
- Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #43. He wrote "At U of L, he was consistently hitting 24 mph on the GPS and had a 10-yard split of 1.41. His former coach there, Scott Satterfield, told The Athletic that Harrell is the fastest guy he’s ever timed and had him on his stopwatch at a 4.19 in the 40; he did 4.24 on the laser."
- Exceptional track speed, potential top performer in 40-yard - if only he had been invited
- Explosive off the line, excels in vertical routes and stacking defenders
- Has demonstrated ability to outperform top-tier cornerbacks in the ACC
- Shows potential to significantly impact games with increased targets
- Effective in clutch moments, showcasing notable playmaking in key games
- Proven high school track champion, bringing athleticism and competitiveness
- Performance at pro day supports his reputation as one of the fastest in draft history
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Super limited experience - has only ever had a single year of decent production
- Route-running, particularly intermediate and outside the hashes, needs development
- Reliance on speed over agility and evasive maneuvers in open field
- Limited exposure and production in slot receiver roles
- Transition to NFL may require substantial technique and playbook adjustments
- Average hands
Scouting Report: Summary
Tyler Harrell's draft prospects are intriguing due to his crazy speed, marking him as a potential deep-threat specialist at the pro level. However, his limited experience and narrow route tree are significant concerns. Harrell has not been tested extensively across different offensive schemes and situations, which could limit his initial role.NFL teams considering Harrell will weigh his potential impact against the need for significant coaching and scheme adjustments to broaden his skill set. His success in the NFL will likely depend on his ability to quickly learn and adapt to the complexities of professional defensive schemes while developing a more versatile route tree.
Overall, while Harrell's ceiling as a complete wide receiver may be capped by his current technical skills, his ability to provide an impact as a vertical threat could make him a possible late-round selection although most likely a PFA.
Tyler Harrell percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Tyler Harrell (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
262.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
68.0
*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.