Daniel Barker
Daniel Barker  TE  Michigan State | NFL Draft 2023 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Daniel Barker
Height
6-4
Weight
241
College
Michigan State
Position
TE
Class
Senior
Home town
Fort Lauderdale, FL
72.0/100
Player Rating
25
PositionRank (TE)
4.75
FortyYD Time
Receptions
21
Rec YDs
239
Rec TDs
2
Rec AVG
11.4

Daniel Barker TE Michigan State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Daniel Barker TE Michigan State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 03/25/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.75 seconds (57%*)
Age: 24.0 DOB: 09/23/1999
Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl
Measurables:
Height: 6-4 (41%*) Weight: 241 (15%*)
Hands: 10 1/8 (64%*) Arm: 33 3/8 (59%*) Span: 80 7/8 (80%*)
Forty: 4.75 (P) (57%*)
Vertical: 34 (P) (63%*) Broad: 117 (P) (63%*)
Three Cone: DNP Bench: 16 (P) (17%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Last Updated: 03/25/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.75 seconds (57%*)
Age: 24.0 DOB: 09/23/1999
Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-4 (41%*) Weight: 241 (15%*)
Hands: 10 1/8 (64%*) Arm: 33 3/8 (59%*)
Span: 80 7/8 (80%*)
Forty: 4.75 (P) (57%*) Shuttle: DNP
Vertical: 34 (P) (63%*) Broad: 117 (P) (63%*)
3 Cone: DNP Bench: 16 (P) (17%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Overall Rating: 72.0 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
QB Rating When targeted: 78.3
Hands:
51%
Short Receiving:
72%
Intermediate Routes:
81%
Deep Threat:
62%
Blocking:
56%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #384 Position rank: #25
College Games: 57 College Snaps: 1980
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 71/100
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 83 Stars 247 RATING: 83/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Daniel Barker from Deerfield Beach High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Barker opted to join Illinois.

In 2018 as a freshman Barker saw action in 12 games for the Fighting Illini as he made 9 receptions for only 84 yards for an average of 9.3 yards per reception, with one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 74.7. As a blocker he allowed 2 pressures and 2 sacks.

As a sophomore in 2019 he played 13 games and had 18 catches for 273 yards for an average of 15.2 yards per catch, with 4 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 98.0. In pass protection he gave up 4 pressures and 2 sacks.

As a junior in 2020 he played 8 games and hauled in 19 catches for 268 yards for an average of 14.1 yards per catch, with 2 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 91.5. As a pass blocker he gave up 2 pressures and no sacks.

As a senior in 2021 he played 12 games and had 18 catches for 202 yards for an average of 11.2 yards per catch, 4 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 103.8.

After the end of the season Barker transferred to Michigan State where as a fifth year senior in 2022 he played 12 games and had 21 catches for 239 yards for an average of 11.4 yards per catch, 2 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 68.2. In pass protection he gave up one pressure and no sacks.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Good short-area foot quickness with very good footwork.
  • Comes off the snap quick, low and hard. Runs low and accelerates quickly.
  • Has extremely good, soft, natural hands. Consistently makes the clean catch.
  • A fluid mover capable of creating some separation over the middle of the field, Barker has the long arms and soft hands to provide a sizable catch radius.
  • Good strength and effort to run through arm tackles.
  • A lean athlete with obvious upside. Soft hands. Flashes the ability to make the outstanding catch.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Inconsistent with his release off the line of scrimmage.
  • His playing speed is less than elite. Barker won’t run past defenders like Barker did at the college level.
  • Whilst he is at his best running downfield, he lacks the elite top-end speed or acceleration to be a field stretcher.

Daniel Barker percentiles vs other Tight End's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Daniel Barker (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
327.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
24.0