Sam Pinckney
Sam Pinckney  WR  Coastal Carolina | NFL Draft 2025 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Sam Pinckney
Height
6-4
Weight
223
College
Coastal Carolina
Position
WR
Class
Senior
Home town
Greenwood, SC
49.0/100
Player Rating
79
PositionRank (WR)
4.77
FortyYD Time
Receptions
72
Rec YDs
1027
Rec TDs
8
Rec AVG
14.3

Sam Pinckney WR Coastal Carolina | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Sam Pinckney WR Coastal Carolina
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Outside X-Receiver
Last Updated: 09/21/2024
Draft Year: 2025
40 time: 4.77 seconds (1%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-4 (89%*) Weight: 223 (92%*)
Hands: 9 6/8 (67%*) Arm: 32 2/8 (56%*) Span: 76 (44%*)
Forty: 4.77 (P) (1%*)
Vertical: 32.5 (P) (17%*) Broad: 108 (P) (1%*)
Bench: 20 (P) (90%*)
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(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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ROLE: Outside X-Receiver
Last Updated: 09/21/2024
Draft Year: 2025
40 time: 4.77 seconds (1%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-4 (89%*) Weight: 223 (92%*)
Hands: 9 6/8 (67%*) Arm: 32 2/8 (56%*)
Span: 76 (44%*)
Forty: 4.77 (P) (1%*)
Vertical: 32.5 (P) (17%*) Broad: 108 (P) (1%*)
Bench: 20 (P) (90%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 49.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
73%
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QB Rating When targeted: 96.5
Hands:
58%
Short Receiving:
64%
Intermediate Routes:
69%
Deep Threat:
68%
Blocking:
42%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #581 Position rank: #79
College Games: 58 College Snaps: 3365
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 83 Stars 247 RATING: 83/100
Grade: 2 Stars 2 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
Player Comparison* (Similarity level)
Trevon Grimes - Florida
89%
Xavier Lane - Missouri State
76%
Tristen Wallace - Prairie View A&M
74%
Draft Profile: Bio
Sam Pinckney from Greenwood High School was rated a After high school, Pinckney opted to join Georgia State.

In 2018 as a freshman Pinckney saw action in just 3 games for the Panthers as he made 3 receptions for just 82 yards for an average of 27.3 yards per reception, with no TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 116.7.

As a sophomore in 2019 he played 9 games and had 36 catches for 459 yards for an average of 12.8 yards per catch, with 5 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 103.1.

As a junior in 2020 he played 10 games and hauled in 46 catches for 813 yards for an average of 17.7 yards per catch, with 7 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 126.7.

As a senior in 2021 he played 11 games and had 27 catches for 319 yards for an average of 11.8 yards per catch, one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 64.9.

After the end of the season Pinckney transferred to Coastal Carolina where as a fifth year senior in 2022 he played 12 games and had 67 catches for 917 yards for an average of 13.7 yards per catch, 3 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 91.0.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Although Pinckney is more of a possession target than a field stretcher, he fiercely competitive demeanor and run-after-catch ability make him a major threat in the middle of the field.
  • Has a tall frame and long arms, plus strong hands, giving him a huge catch radius.
  • A versatile weapon, proving to be effective inside in the slot and outside on the perimeter. Makes plays at all levels of the field.
  • Goes up high for jump balls. Good flexibility and reach to snatch back-shoulder throws.
  • Has enough upper-body strength and tenacity to be very effective as a downfield blocker. Is not shy about taking on his man, provides some pop and will open a running lane for his back at the next level.
  • Has very good size and strength. Longstride with deceptive speed.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Hands are good, not great. Will drop some easy balls and sometimes will body catch. Occasionally fails to high point.
  • Pinckney has constantly ran a limited route tree.
  • He’ll have to develop a better feel for sitting down against zone coverage.

Sam Pinckney percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Sam Pinckney (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
581.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
76.0
*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.