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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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*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).
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| 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 | |
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*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).
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| Overall Rating: | 72.0 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 78.3 | |
| Hands: |
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51% |
| Short Receiving: |
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72% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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81% |
| Deep Threat: |
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62% |
| Blocking: |
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56% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#384
Position rank:
#25
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| College Games: 57 College Snaps: 1980 | ||
ESPN RATING: 71/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 83/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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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