Michael Mayer TE Notre Dame | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Michael Mayer TE Notre Dame
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
40 time: 4.65 seconds | |
Height: 6-4 Weight: 251 |
Overall Rating: | 91.0 / 100 | |
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Game performance weighted rating | ||
Hands: |
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73% |
Short Receiving: |
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78% |
Intermediate Routes: |
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81% |
Deep Threat: |
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79% |
Blocking: |
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64% |
DRAFT GRADE: 1st - Mid Position rank: #1 | ||
College Games: 24 College Snaps: 1340 | ||
ESPN College Recruiting
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College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#81
Pos Rank:
#3
College Combine Results
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247 Sports Recruiting
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Ovr Rank: #23 Pos Rank: #2 |
Draft Profile: Bio
Michael Mayer from Covington Catholic High School was rated a 4 star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5 star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school Mayer opted to join Notre Dame.In 2020 as a freshman Mayer saw action in 12 games for the Fighting Irish as he made 42 receptions for 450 yards for an average of 10.7 yards per reception, with 2 TDs, and a QB rating when targeted of 97.4. As a blocker he allowed no pressures and no sacks.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played in 12 games and had 71 catchess for 840 yards for an average of 11.8 yards per catch, with 7 TDs, and a QB rating when targeted of 112.6. In pass protction he gave up no pressures and no sacks.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Good effort at the point of attack and second level as a blocker. Intelligent and will quickly acclimate to an NFL offense.
- Good burst off the snap, quick hands and good balance to gain a clean release.
- Can effectively place a block on a pass rusher before starting route by sinking fluid hips and delivering a punch.
- Has the burst off the snap to be split out wide in the NFL
- Has hands of glue, about as good as you 'll see in the sport.
- 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.
- Looks to get involved downfield and will block multiple defenders on a single play when he can. Understands his role as a blocker.
- A coordinated athlete and tough player to tackle, running with low pad level. Has good body thickness and strength.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- High cut frame and limited power in hands prevent a top blocking grade.
- Inconsistent with his release off the line of scrimmage.
How other scouting services rate Michael Mayer (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
13.9
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
1.0