Decker DeGraaf TE Washington |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #86 ROLE: Inline Receiving TE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.71 seconds (67%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #86 | |
| ROLE: Inline Receiving TE | |
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.71 seconds (67%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
71.0 / 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: | 112.2 | |
| Hands: |
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54% |
| Short Receiving: |
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64% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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61% |
| Deep Threat: |
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68% |
| Blocking: |
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54% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#637
Position rank:
#23 (TE)
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| College Games: 34 College Snaps: 1281 | ||
ESPN RATING: 77/100
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247 RATING: 89/100
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Rivaldo Fairweather - Auburn |
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84% |
| Daniel Barker - Michigan State |
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82% |
| Kyle Patterson - Air Force |
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81% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Decker DeGraaf played at San Dimas High School before finishing at Glendora High School in California, where he had 993 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior. He also had 5.5 sacks and was named the league's offensive player of the year.DeGraaf earned Freshman All-American honors in 2024 after catching 15 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games, five of them starts. In 2025 he made 11 starts and caught 32 passes, two for touchdowns.
DeGraaf has played mostly as an in-line tight end in 2026, catching 15 passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns in eight games. His best game came in the 25-21 loss at USC, where he caught two passes for 49 yards and a touchdown. He struggled against Iowa, dropping two passes and finishing with negative yardage. He also caught four passes for 30 yards in the opener against Washington State.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Caught two passes for 49 yards and a touchdown at USC
- Freshman All-American and a starter in each of his three seasons
- Good athlete for a tight end, with a forty in the good band
- Comfortable as an in-line blocker in a run-heavy role
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Dropped two passes in a poor game against Iowa
- Modest receiving output, with 156 yards this season
- Committed six penalties as a blocker in 2025
- Limited ability to separate from linebackers in coverage
- Two more seasons of eligibility make a return likely
Scouting Report: Summary
DeGraaf is an athletic, experienced tight end who has started for Washington since his freshman year. He blocks in-line, catches what comes his way and can make plays down the field, as his touchdown at USC showed.However, his receiving numbers are modest, and he dropped two passes against Iowa. He also committed six penalties in 2025, and his blocking has not been dominant.
Overall, DeGraaf is a useful, versatile tight end who is still developing. He projects as a priority free agent, but Washington may well have him back next year.
How other scouting services rate Decker DeGraaf (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
339.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
19.0
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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.