Keaton Upshaw TE Georgia Southern | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Keaton Upshaw TE Georgia Southern
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Last Updated: 05/10/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (57%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
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| Last Updated: 05/10/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (57%*) | |
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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: | 50.0 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 105.3 | |
| Hands: |
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41% |
| Short Receiving: |
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61% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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46% |
| Deep Threat: |
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63% |
| Blocking: |
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37% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#543
Position rank:
#27
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| College Games: 32 College Snaps: 688 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Keaton Upshaw from Lima Senior High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Upshaw opted to join Kentucky.In 2019 as a freshman Upshaw saw action in 13 games for the Wildcats as he made 7 receptions for just 78 yards for an average of 11.1 yards per reception, with one TD, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 126.3. As a blocker he allowed one pressure and no sacks.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played 11 games and had 16 catches for 198 yards for an average of 12.4 yards per catch, with 3 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 131.6.
As a junior in 2022 he played 11 games and hauled in just 4 catches for just 50 yards for an average of 12.5 yards per catch, with no TDs, and just QB rating when targeted of 52.8. As a pass blocker he gave up one pressure and no sacks.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Gets a quick release off the line. Dips his shoulder and shows some savvy 8 as a route runner to avoid contact with defenders g to get into his route.
- Capable of tracking passes from many angles. Good sideline awareness, taps quick feet to stay in-bounds.
- Soft hands. Flashes good to very good tracking and overall body control to make catches outside of his frame.
- A fluid mover capable of creating some separation over the middle of the field, Upshaw has the long arms and soft hands to provide a sizable catch radius.
- Upshaw is a highly competitive player and quickly gets to the perimeter, blocking well in space and at the second level.
- He’s lanky and long-armed, but he has the broad-shouldered frame to carry more weight. Upshaw was a national high-jump champion in high school, and that athleticism translates to the passing game.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks the bulk strength to lock on and control NFL defensive linemen. Lower-body strength is questionable and limits his in-line blocking.
- Inconsistent with his release off the line of scrimmage.
- High cut frame and limited power in hands prevent a top blocking grade.
How other scouting services rate Keaton Upshaw (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
691.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
30.0