Kwazi Gilmer WR Nebraska |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #17 ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.42 seconds (79%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #17 | |
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.42 seconds (79%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
69.3 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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78% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 102.4 | |
| Hands: |
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35% |
| Short Receiving: |
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62% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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70% |
| Deep Threat: |
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72% |
| Blocking: |
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64% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#732
Position rank:
#58 (WR)
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| College Games: 31 College Snaps: 1666 | ||
ESPN RATING: 79/100
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247 RATING: 90/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| T.J. Simmons - West Virginia |
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78% |
| Isaiah McKoy - Kent State |
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73% |
| Beaux Collins - Notre Dame |
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72% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Kwazi Gilmer attended Chaminade, Palisades and Sierra Canyon high schools in Southern California and was rated a four-star prospect by Rivals in the 2024 class.Gilmer made seven starts at UCLA in his 2024 freshman year, catching 31 passes for 345 yards and two touchdowns, and was once named the Big Ten's top freshman of the week. In 2025 he started all 12 games and led UCLA in catches, yards and touchdowns with 50 receptions for 535 yards and four scores. He transferred to Nebraska for 2026.
Gilmer has been a starter in all of Nebraska's games, with 42 catches for 545 yards and seven touchdowns. Maryland saw his best work on 3 October, when he caught 11 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns in a 48-23 Nebraska win. He also had four catches for 101 yards and a score at Michigan State and six for 74 yards and a touchdown at Oregon.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Caught 11 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns against Maryland
- Productive scorer, with seven touchdown catches in eight games
- Posted 101 yards and a score at Michigan State
- Good speed and route running on the outside
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Dropped nine passes this season, including two against Indiana
- Won just three of his 14 contested targets in 2026
- Indiana held him to three catches for 31 yards
- Penalized four times this season and seven times in 2025
- Gains little after the catch for a primary receiver
Scouting Report: Summary
Gilmer is a productive outside receiver who has been Nebraska's top target this season. He has good speed, runs crisp routes and finds the end zone, as his 147 yards and two touchdowns against Maryland showed.However, drops have plagued him, with nine this season, and he has come down with only three of 14 contested targets. He has also drawn too many penalties, and he produces little after the catch.
Overall, Gilmer is a productive receiver whose drops hold him back. He projects as a priority free agent whose stock rises if his hands improve.
How other scouting services rate Kwazi Gilmer (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
448.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
63.0
*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.