Kawaan Baker WR South Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Kawaan Baker WR South Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Slot Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/02/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.44 seconds (73%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Slot Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 03/02/2021 | |
| Draft Year: 2021 | |
| 40 time: 4.44 seconds (73%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 59.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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71% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 117.9 | |
| Hands: |
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51% |
| Short Receiving: |
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60% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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65% |
| Deep Threat: |
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64% |
| Blocking: |
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52% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#318
Position rank:
#52
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| College Games: 34 College Snaps: 1891 | ||
Drafted: 2021: ROUND: 7 - Pick Number: 255 (NO)
Strengths
- Does not have exceptional straight-line speed but takes advantage of open seams when his quarterback is on target.
- Strong runner with the ball with enough agility to make defenders miss in the open field.
- Has the strong hands any NFL wide receiver coach and quarterback would covet. Tracks the deep ball over either shoulder and brings in passes fluidly without breaking stride downfield.
- He is quicker than fast and lacks elite wheels to simply blow by defenders, but he has good football speed.
- Has good body strength to squirm out of tackles with the coordination to maneuver his frame between defenders.
- Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll come down with it.
- A versatile weapon, proving to be effective inside in the slot and outside on the perimeter. Makes plays at all levels of the field.
Weaknesses
- Hands are good, not great. Will drop some easy balls and sometimes will body catch. Occasionally fails to high point.
- Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
- Comes off the snap high and upright, and doesn't get to top speed quickly. Not sudden or elusive.
How other scouting services rate Kawaan Baker (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
144.0
*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.