NFL Draft Profile: Trey McBride, Tight End, Colorado State Rams
#85
Pos: TE
Ht: 6035
Wt: 246
Hand: 1018
Arm: 3248
Wing: 7858
Bench: 18
Vertical: 33
Broad Jump: 0909
DOB: 11/22/99
Eligible: 2022
Greeley, CO
Fort Morgan High School
Trey McBride
Colorado State Rams
One-Liners
Although he lacks elite traits and may experience a consequent learning curve at the next level, Trey McBride is a well-rounded tight-end prospect who should contribute early in the NFL.
Pros:
Possessing a thick and muscular build, McBride has very strong leg drive to open lanes as a downblocker. He is a finisher with a mean streak, frequently putting opponents on the ground. Good hand placement and very good grip strength allow him to latch on and prevent opponents from locking out. McBride keeps his feet moving with a wide base to sustain blocks. Lining up in-line and in the slot, he threatens vertically with above average speed and acceleration using his long stride. Selling vertically, he suddenly turns his head and shoulders on posts and corners. McBride can create separation with his physicality, gaining leverage and pushing off. He tracks the ball reliably over the shoulder and has great hands to make catches through contact. After the catch, McBride lowers the shoulder, uses his stiff arm and keeps his legs churning to drive piles and pick up extra yards.
Cons:
When McBride leaves his chest exposed he is susceptible to getting driven back by bull rushers. He can allow leakage in zone as he is unable to work to leverage and fails to seal. Being a touch below 6’4 makes him shorter than the norm at his position.
Summary:
Thick, muscular and physical tight end with above-average athleticism. McBride is a very good blocker in-line, opening lanes and finishing. He has strong hands, route running skills and enough athleticism to impact the passing game consistently. McBride projects as a very good backup who can be an early starter early on. Because he is already technically sound, his ceiling is a solid starter as he does not possess transcendent traits.
Background:
Born in Greeley, Colorado on November 22nd, 1999 to parents Kate and Jennifer McBride, Trey McBride was a star athlete at Fort Morgan High School. The all-around talent recorded 89 receptions, 1737 receiving yards, 23 receiving touchdowns, 361 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, 310 tackles, 14 sacks, 60 TFL, 7 INT, 6 blocked kicks in his Fort Morgan career. For his stellar performance on the field, he received all-conference honors all four years of high school. McBride was also named first-team 3A All-Colorado as a junior and senior. Further, he was recognized as Team MVP in 2017 and 2018. Moreover, he was named a 2017 National Football Foundation Colorado Chapter Scholar-Athlete. In addition to his incredible football career, McBride was a decorated basketball and baseball player. In fact, he has the most career points (basketball), home runs and RBIs (baseball) in Fort Morgan history. After high school, 247Sports Composite Rankings listed the well-rounded athlete as a three-star recruit. The same service labeled him the 1556th-best recruit in the nation, the 67th-best tight end in his class and the 7th-overall recruit from Colorado in his class. McBride was an immediate-impact player upon arriving at Colorado State. He played in all 12 games of his freshman year, was named Academic All-Mountain West and first-team Academic All-Colorado by the Colorado Chapter of the National Football Foundation. That said, the Greeley native broke out in his sophomore season. The talented pass-catcher was made first-team All-Mountain West and was placed on the 2020 John Mackey Award watch list. Going into the 2020 season, McBride was named Preseason All-Mountain West, Phil Steele Preseason All-Mountain West first team and Athlon Sports preseason All-Mountain West first team. The star tight end record 22 receptions for 330 yards and four touchdowns in just four games after a COVID-marred offseason. Trey McBride’s brother, Toby, plays defensive line at Colorado State.
Grades
Current Player Value/Potential Player Value
7.7 / 8.5
Floor/Ceiling: Backup / Solid Starter
Scheme Fit: H-back
Grade: Mid-Late 2nd Round
Injury History: N/A
Character Notes: N/A
Trey McBride will be a top-five tight end in the NFL
Scouting Lenz: Trey McBride, Tight End, Colorado State
2/28/22 - Every offensive coordinator could use a player like McBride. He is an unbelievable blocker who never drops passes. Those types of guys play in the league for 10-15 years, and it wouldn't be shocking for McBride to have that kind of career. He took that next step as a senior, cementing himself as one of the top offensive players in the draft, and he showed why at the senior bowl. He is quick, really strong and will catch anything in his direction. The NFL has five to six difference-making tight ends, and McBride could join that group very soon. Teams like the Chargers, Cowboys and Titans need an elite tight end prospect to make that jump to the Super Bowl, and McBride should be that player they take.
Quotes:
"Being from Colorado State, you kind of get looked at like you're coming from a smaller school but I'm confident in the player I am, I know I could be a good player in this league. I know what I'm capable of doing and I'm going to keep that chip on my shoulder my whole life. I'm from a small town, I'm not supposed to be here." -- Trey McBride
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