Malik Heath WR Mississippi State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Malik Heath WR Mississippi State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/01/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.64 seconds (10%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/01/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.64 seconds (10%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 73.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 112.4 | |
| Hands: |
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67% |
| Short Receiving: |
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75% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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83% |
| Deep Threat: |
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82% |
| Blocking: |
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62% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#361
Position rank:
#54
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| College Games: 33 College Snaps: 1703 | ||
ESPN RATING: 81/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 88/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Malik Heath from Callaway High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Heath opted to join Mississippi State.In 2020 as a freshman Heath saw action in 10 games for the Bulldogs as he made 37 receptions for 307 yards for an average of 8.3 yards per reception, with 3 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 94.5.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played 11 games and had 35 catches for 442 yards for an average of 12.6 yards per catch, with 5 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 115.4.
After season's end Heath transferred to Ole Miss where as a junior in 2022 he played 12 games and hauled in 52 catches for 834 yards for an average of 16.0 yards per catch, with 4 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 111.4.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Heath runs precise routes, showing an innate feel for setting up defensive backs to create separation.
- A versatile weapon, proving to be effective inside in the slot and outside on the perimeter. Makes plays at all levels of the field.
- Heath has strong hands and is extremely competitive, and Heath has an innate sense of timing when it comes to elevating and high-pointing balls.
- 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.
- 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.
- Does not have elite speed to separate after his release but uses strength to get a half-step on defensive backs.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s not a guy who will take the top off of a defense. While his hands are reliable, he’s not a contested-catch guy downfield.
- Physically, Heath profiles as a guy who should have success facing the quarterback, but he struggles to gear down and make the necessary sharp cuts to create separation underneath.
- And along with less-than-ideal size, his playing speed is good but well below the elite level.
Malik Heath percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Malik Heath (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
343.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
60.0
*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.