Hunter Long
Hunter Long  TE  Boston College | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Hunter Long
Height
6-5
Weight
253
College
Boston College
Position
TE
Class
Junior
Home town
Exeter
77.0/100
Player Rating
4
PositionRank (TE)
4.83
FortyYD Time
Receptions
57
Rec YDs
685
Rec TDs
5
Rec AVG
12
Hunter Long Prospect Overview
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Hunter Long TE Boston College | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Hunter Long TE Boston College
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Inline Blocking TE
Last Updated: 04/08/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.83 seconds (36%*)
Age: 26.1 DOB: 08/19/1998
Measurables:
Height: 6-5 (63%*) Weight: 253 (48%*)
Forty: 4.83 (O) (36%*)
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
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ROLE: Inline Blocking TE
Last Updated: 04/08/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.83 seconds (36%*)
Age: 26.1 DOB: 08/19/1998
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-5 (63%*) Weight: 253 (48%*)
Forty: 4.83 (O) (36%*)
(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
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Overall Rating: 77.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
75%
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QB Rating When targeted: 97.9
Hands:
76%
Short Receiving:
85%
Intermediate Routes:
91%
Deep Threat:
88%
Blocking:
58%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 3rd
Overall Rank: #86 Position rank: #4
College Games: 31 College Snaps: 1351
Grade: 2 ESPN  Stars 2 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 68/100
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 82 Stars 247 RATING: 82/100
Grade: 2 Stars 2 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
Miami Dolphins Drafted: 2021: ROUND: 3 - Pick Number: 81 (MIA)

Long was the focal point of the Boston College offense during the 2020 season and has a solid projection at the pro level. He is considered to be the third/fourth tight end on most draft boards currently. He gives you a high-floor, low ceiling and teams will regard him as a safe but unspectacular player.

Strengths
  • Looks to get involved downfield and will block multiple defenders on a single play when he can. Understands his role as a blocker.
  • Knee-bend and technique are good and he shows decent power when his hands hit the target.
  • Good body control to reach back for the pass behind him. High-points passes and has good vertical, timing, and hand-eye coordination in jump-ball situations.
  • Has hands of glue, about as good as you'll see in the sport.
  • Soft, reliable hands center the big target for quarterbacks. Shields the defense and will let the ball into his pads to protect it when about to absorb a big hit over the middle.
Weaknesses
  • High cut frame and limited power in hands prevent a top blocking grade.
  • Is a bit high-hipped and slow to get rolling. Frame limits upside as a blocker.
  • Possesses only average straight-line speed and is a bit stiff as a route-runner, showing only average flexibility and burst out of his breaks.
  • Only average lateral agility to elude and might not be fast enough to be a consistent threat down the seam against NFL competition.

We expect him to be picked at the top of the fourth round.

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How other scouting services rate Hunter Long (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
105.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
4.0
*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.