NFL Draft Profile: Tyler Scott, Wide Receiver, Cincinnati Bearcats
Tyler Scott
Cincinnati Bearcats
#21
Pos: WR
Ht: 5095
Wt: 177
Hand: 0900
Arm: 3078
Wing: 7268
40: 4.44
Hometown: Norton, OH
High School: Norton
Eligibility: 2023
One Liner:
Tyler Scott is one of the fastest receiver prospects in recent memory, giving him high upside as a dangerous playmaker.
Evaluation:
What makes Tyler Scott so appealing as a prospect is his game breaking speed. If he is not the fastest receiver in this draft, he will have one of the top five 40 times in this year’s draft combine, very possibly somewhere below the 4.3 range. He uses this speed to not only blow by DBs in single coverage but to seamlessly outrun defenders after the catch. There were several occasions where he did not even have to interact with a defender in front of him, as he has the ability to just run around them. When he does interact with them, Scott has great feet to keep defenders in front of him from even touching him. These God-given abilities are also on display in his routes, as he often makes cuts and jabs within his routes that most players just cannot do. Scott’s short area quickness also makes him a slippery player to tackle in the open field. Given that Scott will always have his blazing speed, there will be interest from every team looking for a dangerous playmaker. Despite having good footwork, Scott struggled facing press coverage. He would often lose track of his route whenever he lost the battle on the line, making it difficult for his quarterback to fit passes into a window. Along with that, Scott displayed inconsistent hands throughout his college career. He has some great catches on his film but also has some pretty bad drops, making him a difficult player to trust for quarterbacks unless he beats his defender deep. Given his smaller stature, Scott struggled to run block at times, despite the effort being there. Overall Tyler Scott will garner plenty of interest as a playmaker in this year's draft, as his world class athletic ability offers a very high upside for whoever drafts him.
Grade:
3rd-4th Round
Quotes:
“Looking for an underrated WR prospect?" Brugler tweeted last week. "Cincinnati WR Tyler Scott is one of my favorites in the class. A legit day 2 prospect with Tyler Lockett upside in the NFL. Elite speed, gear change, and short-area suddenness. You'll hear his name start to 'rise' once more (people) get (eyes) on his tape.” - The Athletic's Dane Brugler on Tyler Scott
Background:
Originally from Norton, Ohio. He attended Norton High School and was rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports. Played at the University of Cincinnati. As a freshman, he played in all ten games, totaling three receptions and twenty receiving yards. During his sophomore season, he played in all fourteen games, totaling thirty receptions, 520 receiving yards, and five receiving touchdowns. As a junior, he played in twelve games, totaling fifty four receptions, 899 receiving yards, and nine receiving touchdowns, all of which ranked first on the team. Declared for the 2023 NFL Draft.
