Makai Polk WR Mississippi State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Makai Polk WR Mississippi State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 03/31/2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.59 seconds (20%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age: 23.4 DOB: 08/04/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NFL Combine & Pro-Day Results |
ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
Last Updated: 03/31/2022 | |
Draft Year: 2022 | |
40 time: 4.59 seconds (20%*) | |
Age: 23.4 DOB: 08/04/2001 | |
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NFL Combine & Pro-Day Results |
Overall Rating: | 78.5 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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QB Rating When targeted: | 109.8 | |
Hands: |
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85% |
Short Receiving: |
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74% |
Intermediate Routes: |
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85% |
Deep Threat: |
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86% |
Blocking: |
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57% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#197
Position rank:
#31
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College Games: 30 College Snaps: 1445 | ||
College Combine Results
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Strengths
- Good quickness off the line. Has size and quickness to get off NFL press.
- Good effort and technique as a blocker for his size. Can beat the press with elusiveness or physical contact. Runs crisp routes with sharp cuts.
- Does a nice job locating and tracking deep passes and is a legitimate vertical threat. Willing to go up and attack the ball.
- Has good body strength to squirm out of tackles with the coordination to maneuver his frame between defenders.
- Does not have exceptional straight-line speed but takes advantage of open seams when his quarterback is on target.
- Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
- A versatile weapon, proving to be effective inside in the slot and outside on the perimeter. Makes plays at all levels of the field.
- He catches the ball with his large, soft hands and is tough. Deceptive jets and a smooth route runner.
Weaknesses
- Not a burner or consistent vertical threat. Has a lanky frame and will be overmatched physically by most cornerbacks in the NFL. Needs to be more competitive in tight coverage.
- Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
Makai Polk percentiles vs other Wide Receiver's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Makai Polk (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
173.6
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
26.0
*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.