Taj Harris WR Rutgers | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Taj Harris WR Rutgers
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||
| 40 time: 4.43 seconds (76%*) | |||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | ||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||
| 40 time: 4.43 seconds (76%*) | ||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Overall Rating: | 65.0 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 90.3 | |
| Hands: |
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57% |
| Short Receiving: |
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67% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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66% |
| Deep Threat: |
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63% |
| Blocking: |
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54% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#605
Position rank:
#45
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| College Games: 38 College Snaps: 2113 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
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Draft Profile: Bio
Taj Harris from Palmyra High High School was rated a After high school, Harris opted to join Syracuse.In 2018 as a freshman Harris saw action in 12 games for the Orange as he made 40 receptions for 565 yards for an average of 14.1 yards per reception, with 3 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 89.8.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played 12 games and had 36 catches for 560 yards for an average of 15.6 yards per catch, with 2 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 74.9.
As a junior in 2020 he played 10 games and hauled in 58 catches for 733 yards for an average of 12.6 yards per catch, with 5 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 71.9.
As a senior in 2021 he played just 3 games and had 15 catches for 159 yards for an average of 10.6 yards per catch, no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 89.0.
After the end of the season Harris transferred to Rutgers where as a fifth year senior in 2022 he played just one game and had only one catch for only 9 yards for an average of 9.0 yards per catch, no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 104.2.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Harris accelerates quickly and possesses good straight-line speed. He shows solid ball-tracking skills and body control downfield, able to adjust to the off-target throw.
- He fights his way off the line of scrimmage against press coverage, showing quick, violent hands and good balance.
- He’s a precise route runner, creating separation when used on quick outs and stop patterns in college. Harris has good stop-start ability and lateral agility.
- Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll come down with it.
- A savvy, natural pass-catcher with reliable hands and very good focus. Snatches the ball out of the air and shows the concentration to make acrobatic catches look easy.
- Has smooth acceleration and deceiving speed. Balanced and very fast with the ball in his hands.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s elusive with the ball in his hands, but Harris won’t break a lot of tackles. Because getting separation is going to be an issue, he’s likely going to need to line up off the line of scrimmage.
- Harris has constantly ran a limited route tree.
- NFL defenders may be able to knock him off his route because of his slight frame.
How other scouting services rate Taj Harris (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
519.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
72.0