Benjamin Yurosek TE Stanford | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Benjamin Yurosek TE Stanford
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Inline Receiving TE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 01/12/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.65 seconds (80%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Inline Receiving TE | |
| Last Updated: 01/12/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.65 seconds (80%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: |
77.5 / 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: | 87.6 | |
| Hands: |
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75% |
| Short Receiving: |
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72% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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78% |
| Deep Threat: |
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72% |
| Blocking: |
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53% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#132
Position rank:
#8
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| College Games: 35 College Snaps: 1621 | ||
ESPN RATING: 77/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 88/100
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Ovr Rank:
#453
College Combine Results
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Draft Profile: Bio
Benjamin Yurosek from Bakersfield Christian High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Yurosek opted to join Stanford.In 2020 as a freshman Yurosek saw action in 6 games for the Cardinal as he made no receptions for no yards for an average of 0.0 yards per reception, with no TDs, and just QB rating when targeted of 39.6.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played 11 games and had 42 catches for 655 yards for an average of 15.6 yards per catch, with 3 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 113.8.
As a junior in 2022 he played 12 games and hauled in 49 catches for 444 yards for an average of 9.1 yards per catch, with one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 79.3. As a pass blocker he gave up 4 pressures and 2 sacks.
As a senior in 2023 he played 6 games and had 16 catches for 239 yards for an average of 14.9 yards per catch, one TD, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 97.2. In pass protection he gave up 3 pressures and no sacks.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Catches with his hands away from his frame. Strong hands to pull down the contested reception.
- Above-average acceleration for a big man.
- Turns and accelerates though top speed is good, not elite.
- Good burst off the snap to quickly slip past.
- Yurosek plays with a smoothness and balance, and Yurosek shows a knack for setting up defensive backs.
- Comes off the snap quick, low and hard. Runs low and accelerates quickly.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Yurosek really isn’t a burner and doesn’t have elite suddenness, which is problematic considering his average size.
- He’s a work in progress as a blocker, often playing too high and getting overpowered at the point of attack.
- Yurosek has constantly ran a limited route tree.
Benjamin Yurosek percentiles vs other Tight Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Benjamin Yurosek (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
132.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
8.0
*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.