Bru McCoy WR Tennessee | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Bru McCoy WR Tennessee
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 07/24/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.50 seconds (51%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.1 DOB: 06/22/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 07/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.50 seconds (51%*) | |
| Age: 24.1 DOB: 06/22/2000 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 78.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 97.5 | |
| Hands: |
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83% |
| Short Receiving: |
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77% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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76% |
| Deep Threat: |
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78% |
| Blocking: |
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65% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#216
Position rank:
#30
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| College Games: 22 College Snaps: 1162 | ||
ESPN RATING: 86/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#3
Pos Rank:
#1
State Rank:
#3
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 99/100
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| Ovr Rank: #10 Pos Rank: #1 | ||
| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Malachi Carter - Georgia Tech |
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89% |
| Elijah Higgins - Stanford |
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88% |
| Cornelius Johnson - Michigan |
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88% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Bru McCoy's journey to the NFL draft has been a winding road. The former five-star recruit out of Mater Dei High School in California initially signed with USC, briefly transferred to Texas, then returned to USC before finally landing at Tennessee. His college career was marked by flashes of brilliance interspersed with periods of uncertainty.At Tennessee, McCoy found his footing in the Volunteers' high-octane offense. In 2022, he emerged as a reliable target, hauling in 52 catches for 667 yards and four touchdowns. His physical play style and ability to win contested catches quickly made him a favorite target in crucial situations. McCoy's 2023 season was cut short due to a severe ankle injury, limiting him to just five games.
Despite the setbacks, McCoy's raw talent and physical tools have kept him on the NFL radar. At 6'3" and 220 pounds, he possesses the size and strength that NFL teams covet in outside receivers. His high school accolades, including being named the 2018 Maxwell Football Club Offensive National High School Player of the Year, speak to his potential ceiling as a player.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Plus-sized X receiver with NFL-ready frame. Uses length and muscular build to shield defenders and dominate the catch point in tight windows.
- Vacuum-like hands with natural pass-catching ability. Plucks the ball out of the air and secures it through contact, rarely allowing the pigskin to hit his pads.
- Exhibits impressive body control and flexibility for his size. Contorts mid-air to adjust to off-target throws and maintain positioning against defensive backs.
- YAC threat due to physicality and contact balance. Breaks arm tackles and fights for extra yards, turning short passes into chunk plays.
- Savvy route runner who sets up defenders with head fakes and subtle tempo changes. Creates separation at the stem despite average long speed.
- Red zone mismatch with ability to box out smaller corners. High-points the ball effectively on fade routes and back-shoulder throws.
- Displays football IQ beyond his years. Quick study who rapidly picked up multiple offensive systems, suggesting a low learning curve for NFL playbooks.
- Willing blocker in the run game. Uses size and strength to seal off corners and safeties, springing teammates for big gains on the outside.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks ideal deep speed to consistently take the top off defenses. May struggle to separate vertically against faster NFL corners.
- Significant injury history raises red flags about durability. Medicals will be crucial in determining draft stock and long-term projections.
- Limited production at the collegiate level. Never dominated statistically, leaving questions about ability to be a true WR1 at the next level.
- Can improve play strength to better defeat press coverage at the line of scrimmage. Sometimes struggles to disengage from physical corners.
- Route tree needs expansion. Relied heavily on size advantage in college; must develop more nuanced route-running to succeed against NFL-caliber DBs.
Scouting Report: Summary
McCoy fits as a potential X receiver in the NFL, with the size and strength to win on the outside. His ability to make contested catches and gain yards after contact will be valuable assets, particularly in the red zone and on third downs. While he may not have the elite speed to consistently threaten defenses deep, his route-running and physicality should allow him to carve out a role as a reliable possession receiver.Scheme fit will be crucial for McCoy's success at the next level. Teams that emphasize a physical passing game and value receivers who can win in tight coverage will likely view him as an attractive mid-round option. His blocking ability and willingness to do the dirty work could also endear him to coaching staffs looking for complete receivers.
Ultimately, McCoy's draft stock will hinge on medical evaluations and his ability to showcase his recovery from the ankle injury. If he can prove he's back to full strength, he has the potential to outperform his draft position and become a solid contributor in the right system.
Written By:
Bill Miller (SEC)
Bru McCoy percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Bru McCoy (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
218.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
32.0
*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.