Rivaldo Fairweather TE Auburn | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Rivaldo Fairweather TE Auburn
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Slot Receiving TE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 01/22/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (70%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.8 DOB: 07/19/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Slot Receiving TE | |
| Last Updated: 01/22/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (70%*) | |
| Age: 21.8 DOB: 07/19/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 73.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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78% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 111.6 | |
| Hands: |
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53% |
| Short Receiving: |
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74% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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83% |
| Deep Threat: |
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81% |
| Blocking: |
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52% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#175
Position rank:
#11
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| College Games: 39 College Snaps: 1500 | ||
ESPN RATING: 74/100
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247 RATING: 83/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.3 (87%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Daniel Barker - Michigan State |
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85% |
| Greg Dulcich - UCLA |
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74% |
| James Mitchell - Virginia Tech |
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69% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Rivaldo Fairweather from Boyd Anderson High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Fairweather opted to join Florida International.In 2020 as a freshman Fairweather saw action in 5 games for the Golden Panthers as he made 10 receptions for 165 yards for an average of 16.5 yards per reception, with one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 91.9.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played 9 games and had 16 catches for 247 yards for an average of 15.4 yards per catch, with one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 83.5. In pass protection he gave up 2 pressures and 2 sacks.
As a junior in 2022 he played 12 games and hauled in 28 catches for 430 yards for an average of 15.4 yards per catch, with 3 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 82.8. As a pass blocker he gave up 2 pressures and no sacks.
After the end of the season Fairweather transferred to Auburn where as a senior in 2023 he played 12 games and had 33 catches for 349 yards for an average of 10.6 yards per catch, 6 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 125.8. In pass protection he gave up one pressure and no sacks.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- A fluid mover capable of creating some separation over the middle of the field, Fairweather has the long arms and soft hands to provide a sizable catch radius.
- His long arms allow him to play bigger than his size, and he has a frame that can carry a little more weight.
- Has good hand-eye coordination and body control to turn and adjust to poorly thrown balls.
- Quick feet and good balance to create separation on stick and post routes.
- Fairweather accelerates quickly and possesses good straight-line speed. Fairweather shows solid ball-tracking skills and body control downfield, able to adjust to the off-target throw.
- Good vision to set up blocks and while he isn't quick enough to elude in tight quarters, and take advantage of a defender leaning to spring for additional yardage.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’ll be coming to the NFL from a wide-open spread offense in which Fairweather ran a limited route tree.
- Whilst he is at his best running downfield, he lacks the elite top-end speed or acceleration to be a field stretcher.
- Fairweather isn’t going to overwhelm opposing defensive backs with speed and athleticism.
How other scouting services rate Rivaldo Fairweather (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
174.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
11.0
*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.