Brayden Willis TE Oklahoma | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Brayden Willis TE Oklahoma
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Inline Multi-Role TE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (57%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 25.1 DOB: 11/11/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Inline Multi-Role TE | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (57%*) | |
| Age: 25.1 DOB: 11/11/1999 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 74.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 118.0 | |
| Hands: |
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63% |
| Short Receiving: |
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61% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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77% |
| Deep Threat: |
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69% |
| Blocking: |
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81% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#321
Position rank:
#19
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| College Games: 51 College Snaps: 1682 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 82/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 7 - Pick Number: 247 (SF)
Draft Profile: Bio
Brayden Willis from Martin High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Willis opted to join Oklahoma.In 2018 as a freshman Willis saw action in 9 games for the Sooners as he made one reception for just 29 yards for an average of 29.0 yards per reception, with no TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 118.8.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played 14 games and had just 11 catches for 168 yards for an average of 15.3 yards per catch, with 3 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 136.8. In pass protection he gave up 3 pressures and no sacks.
As a junior in 2020 he played 5 games and hauled in just 9 catches for just 110 yards for an average of 12.2 yards per catch, with one TD, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 154.6. As a pass blocker he gave up one pressure and no sacks.
As a senior in 2021 he played 13 games and had just 14 catches for 166 yards for an average of 11.9 yards per catch, 2 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 128.3.
As a fifth year senior in 2022 he played 12 games and had 35 catches for 445 yards for an average of 12.7 yards per catch, 7 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 116.0.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Soft hands. Flashes good to very good tracking and overall body control to make catches outside of his frame.
- Quick athlete and is usually sure-handed as a receiver. Much-improved route runner, creating space in coverage.
- A savvy, reliable pass catcher with good body control and focus. Soft hands and has the hand-eye coordination to secure wild throws.
- Good effort at the point of attack and second level as a blocker. Intelligent and will quickly acclimate to an NFL offense.
- Willis has reliable hands and shows the willingness to make catches in traffic over the middle.
- A fluid mover capable of creating some separation over the middle of the field, Willis has the long arms and soft hands to provide a sizable catch radius.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’ll have to develop a better feel for sitting down against zone coverage.
- He’ll give enough effort to get in the way, but because Willis doesn’t get any push in the run game, he won’t be used in-line early in his career.
- Effort blocker who gets in the way more than he mauls.
Brayden Willis percentiles vs other Tight Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Brayden Willis (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
277.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
25.0
*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.