Brant Kuithe TE Utah | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Brant Kuithe TE Utah
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Slot Receiving TE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.74 seconds (60%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.4 DOB: 12/04/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Slot Receiving TE | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.74 seconds (60%*) | |
| Age: 24.4 DOB: 12/04/1999 | |
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| Overall Rating: |
77.3 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 111.6 | |
| Hands: |
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49% |
| Short Receiving: |
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77% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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78% |
| Deep Threat: |
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71% |
| Blocking: |
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62% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#158
Position rank:
#11
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| College Games: 51 College Snaps: 1802 | ||
247 RATING: 83/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Daniel Barker - Michigan State |
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77% |
| Tommy Tremble - Notre Dame |
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64% |
| Marshon Ford - Louisville |
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64% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Brant Kuithe from Cinco Ranch High School was rated a After high school, Kuithe opted to join Utah.In 2018 as a freshman Kuithe saw action in 14 games for the Utes as he made 21 receptions for 227 yards for an average of 10.8 yards per reception, with one TD, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 103.1. As a blocker he allowed one pressure and no sacks.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played 14 games and had 34 catches for 602 yards for an average of 17.7 yards per catch, with 6 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 137.2. In pass protection he gave up 2 pressures and no sacks.
As a junior in 2020 he played 5 games and hauled in 25 catches for 236 yards for an average of 9.4 yards per catch, with no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 60.9.
As a senior in 2021 he played 14 games and had 50 catches for 611 yards for an average of 12.2 yards per catch, 6 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 107.2.
As a fifth year senior in 2022 he played 4 games and had 19 catches for 206 yards for an average of 10.8 yards per catch, 3 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 116.8.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Kuithe has quick feet and good body control, allowing him to gear down and quickly get in and out of cuts. His hands are good, and he’s a creative runner after the catch with the elusiveness to slip tackles in space.
- He has reliable hands and shows the willingness to make catches in traffic over the middle.
- He plays with a smoothness and balance, and Kuithe shows a knack for setting up defensive backs.
- Gets a quick release off the line. Dips his shoulder and shows some savvy 8 as a route runner to avoid contact with defenders g to get into his route.
- Kuithe blends good size and speed, as well as the competitive demeanor of a playmaker.
- Has hands of glue, about as good as you 'll see in the sport.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- While Kuithe has the athleticism to be a catch-and-run threat, he never seemed comfortable catching, gathering, and transitioning to a runner.
- Kuithe really isn’t a burner and doesn’t have elite suddenness, which is problematic considering his average size.
- Kuithe doesn’t have the ability as a run blocker or the violent run-after-catch ability.
Brant Kuithe percentiles vs other Tight Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Brant Kuithe (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
158.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
11.0
*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.