Leonard Taylor TE Cincinnati | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Leonard Taylor TE Cincinnati
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Inline Multi-Role TE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.64 seconds (82%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 26.9 DOB: 01/27/1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Inline Multi-Role TE | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.64 seconds (82%*) | |
| Age: 26.9 DOB: 01/27/1998 | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: |
77.0 / 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: | 94.8 | |
| Hands: |
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59% |
| Short Receiving: |
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59% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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67% |
| Deep Threat: |
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63% |
| Blocking: |
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55% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#250
Position rank:
#16
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| College Games: 52 College Snaps: 1580 | ||
ESPN RATING: 82/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#7
Pos Rank:
#20
State Rank:
#5
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 86/100
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| Ovr Rank: #299 Pos Rank: #16 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Leonard Taylor from Springfield High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Taylor opted to join Cincinnati.In 2018 as a freshman Taylor saw action in 6 games for the Bearcats as he made 3 receptions for just 31 yards for an average of 10.3 yards per reception, with no TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 96.9.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played 14 games and had just 4 catches for 37 yards for an average of 9.3 yards per catch, with one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 83.3.
As a junior in 2020 he played 10 games and hauled in 16 catches for 191 yards for an average of 11.9 yards per catch, with one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 87.3.
As a senior in 2021 he played 14 games and had 28 catches for 272 yards for an average of 9.7 yards per catch, 4 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 81.0. In pass protection he gave up one pressure and no sacks.
As a fifth year senior in 2022 he played 11 games and had 18 catches for 170 yards for an average of 9.4 yards per catch, 2 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 108.3. In pass protection he gave up one pressure and no sacks.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Knee-bend and technique are good and Taylor shows decent power when his hands hit the target.
- A coordinated athlete and tough player to tackle, running with low pad level. Has good body thickness and strength.
- Turns and accelerates though top speed is good, not elite.
- Good effort at the point of attack and second level as a blocker. Intelligent and will quickly acclimate to an NFL offense.
- Soft hands. Flashes good to very good tracking and overall body control to make catches outside of his frame.
- Good short-area foot quickness with very good footwork.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Taylor really isn’t a burner and doesn’t have elite suddenness, which is problematic considering his average size.
- He isn’t going to overwhelm opposing defensive backs with speed and athleticism.
- Taylor won't threaten the top of the defense.
Leonard Taylor percentiles vs other Tight Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Leonard Taylor (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
298.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
2.0
*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.