Ryan Niblett WR Texas | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ryan Niblett WR Texas
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Slot Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.30 seconds (97%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Slot Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.30 seconds (97%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 33.6 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
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59% |
| Short Receiving: |
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00% |
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| Deep Threat: |
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| Blocking: |
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47% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#821
Position rank:
#32
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| College Games: 5 College Snaps: 33 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Ryan Niblett from Aldine Eisenhower High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Niblett opted to join Texas.In 2023 as a freshman Niblett saw action in just 3 games for the Longhorns and didn't feature in the passing game.
As a sophomore in 2024 he played 4 games and had just 3 catches for 24 yards for an average of 8.0 yards per catch, with no TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 100.0.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Niblett also proved to be a force in catch-and-run situations. A violent runner who transitions upfield quickly after the catch, Niblett has the speed to pick up chunks of yardage once he’s broken the first tackle.
- Shows quickness off the snap to shake off corners and create room. Separates with hesitation moves and nice acceleration.
- Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch situations.
- He’s coordinated with soft, reliable hands, and he shows the ability to adjust to balls thrown behind him, as well as a knack for digging out low throws.
- He’s also a catch-and-run threat, a creative runner who has good vision in the open field; he’ll be an option to return kicks as well.
- Has elite speed and cutting ability and good hands and toughness. Lacks the ideal size, but has a similar body type to Antonio Brown.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Needs to refine his routes and become a better all-around receiver. Has some ball security concerns. Durability concerns because of his size.
- Lacks much bulk on his body and will be outmuscled at the next level against physical defenders.
- Physically, Niblett 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.
How other scouting services rate Ryan Niblett (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
787.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
121.0
*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.