Ricky White III WR UNLV | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ricky White III WR UNLV
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (69%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 11/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (69%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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71% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 108.0 | |
| Hands: |
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68% |
| Short Receiving: |
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78% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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84% |
| Deep Threat: |
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84% |
| Blocking: |
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63% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#198
Position rank:
#20
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| College Games: 43 College Snaps: 2448 | ||
ESPN RATING: 77/100
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247 RATING: 88/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jamari Thrash - Louisville |
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96% |
| Jalen McMillan - Washington |
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94% |
| Jalen Tolbert - South Alabama |
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90% |
Draft Profile: Bio
The Marietta, Georgia native transferred to UNLV in 2022 after two seasons at Michigan State. His freshman campaign with the Spartans included a record-setting 196-yard performance against Michigan before injuries limited his playing time. After joining UNLV, White III recorded 51 catches for 619 yards and four touchdowns in 2022 before breaking out with 88 receptions for 1,483 yards in 2023.At UNLV, White III established himself as a prolific playmaker, setting a school record for receiving yards and tying the mark for receptions in a season. His junior year featured five straight 100-yard games, including a 12-catch, 165-yard performance against Vanderbilt and multiple two-touchdown outings. His consistency earned him AP All-America Third Team honors, just the second UNLV receiver to achieve this recognition.
The two-time Academic All-Mountain West selection served as team captain while earning his bachelor's degree in human services. His collegiate career includes seven 100-yard games in 2023 and significant special teams contributions, including three blocked punts.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Consistently wins on vertical routes and shows ability to separate downfield
- Advanced route technician at intermediate depth, particularly effective on dig routes and deep crossers
- Shows functional catch radius on accurate throws, works back to the ball with purpose on comeback routes
- Dynamic after catch with build-up speed and ability to run through arm tackles
- Alignment versatility across formation, maximizes free releases from slot positioning
- Core special teams contributor with proven punt-blocking ability and gunner traits
- Reads and manipulates defensive leverage, adjusts route stems against various coverage looks
- Natural body control through catch point, particularly on boundary work and back-shoulder throws
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Undersized frame creates clear limitations against physical coverage techniques
- Lacks adequate play strength in blocking phase, struggles to sustain or create movement
- Shows stiffness out of breaks on short-area routes, particularly in quick game concepts
- Needs refinement securing catches through contact, especially over the middle
- Release package requires development against press coverage and longer corners
Scouting Report: Summary
A Day 3 prospect who fits best as a developmental Z receiver with immediate four-phase special teams value. Shows consistent ability to threaten vertically and separate at intermediate depth, though size constraints impact deployment options.Current limitations suggest early career focus on specific offensive packages and special teams while developing technical aspects. Projects as a rotational receiver in motion-heavy schemes that can create free releases and maximize route-running traits.
Optimal fit comes in spread offenses utilizing multiple receiver sets where vertical route tree can be featured without consistent press coverage exposure. Projects as a complementary target with core special teams role providing additional roster value.
Written By:
Wyatt Brooks
How other scouting services rate Ricky White III (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
185.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
28.0
*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.