Stanford Cardinal quarterback Tanner McKee (18) tosses the ball to tight end Donovan Jones (32) against the Utah Utes in the first quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Tanner McKee QB Stanford | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Tanner McKee QB Stanford
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/24/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (67%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.7 DOB: 04/27/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: Pocket Passer | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (67%*) | |
| Age: 24.7 DOB: 04/27/2000 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 84.8 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
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78% |
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| Release Speed: |
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95% |
| Short Passing: |
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77% |
| Medium Passing: |
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76% |
| Long Passing: |
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88% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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59% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#79
Position rank:
#8
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| College Games: 23 College Snaps: 1391 | ||
ESPN RATING: 85/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#13
Pos Rank:
#5
State Rank:
#7
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 97/100
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| Ovr Rank: #46 Pos Rank: #3 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 6 - Pick Number: 188 (PHI)
Draft Profile: Bio
Tanner McKee from Centennial High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, McKee opted to join Stanford after having offers on the table from Alabama and Texas.In 2020 as a freshman McKee saw action in one game for the Cardinals as he threw for 62 yards on 7 attempts with a completion percentage of 42.9 for an average of 8.9 yards per pass, with no TDs, while taking no sacks, and a QB rating of 74.7. He added 36 runs for a total of 144 yards at an average of 4.0 per run.
In 2021 as a sophomore he played in 10 games as he passed for 2325 yards on 315 attempts with a completion percent of 65.4 for an average of 7.4 yards per pass, with 15 TDs, while also taking 25 sacks, and putting up a QB rating of 93.9.
As a junior in 2022 McKee played a total of 12 games. He passed for 2949 yards on 433 attempts and put up a completion percentage of 61.2 for an average of 6.8 yards per attempt, with 3 TDs, and allowing 40 sacks, with a solid QB rating on the year of 83.8.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Sticks throws into tight windows over the middle, throwing to spot on a slant or between zone defenders before the receiver is open.
- Traditional pro-looking QB - aas elite size for the position - stands 6-6 and weighs 230lbs and has the elite arm strength to match
- Stats may misrepresent his quality of play due to sub-par talent around him
- Highly skilled in executing the west coast system - will likely transition into a pro offense with ease
- Has great footwork and usually deals well with pressure
- Flashes good accuracy to all levels of the field and has the arm strength to make every requisite NFL throw.
- Big athlete with good height and stands tall in the pocket to survey. the field. Uses good technique, squaring his shoulders to the target and stepping into his throws.
- Sprays the ball anywhere on the field, especially when given a pocket from which to deliver. Will step up into the pocket while looking downfield, reset his feet and deliver.
- Has surprising speed as a runner for such a big man - has some escapability
- Excellent height to see over the defense along with a super release that allows to him to avoid a number of sacks
- Good accuracy overall, including excellent accuracy on short timing routes to backs and receivers, placing the ball slightly in front to lead receivers to potential yardage after the catch.
- Possesses an NFL arm. Gets the ball from one hash to the opposite sideline in a hurry
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Needs to improve his touch at all levels and know when to gun it and when to take something off his throws. His accuracy is solid, but far from great when under pressure with streaky ball placement downfield as he tries to thread the needle too much.
- Had only an average season in 2021 when Stanford went just 3-9 in both 2021 and 2022, so it's difficult to tell how much of this is down to his horrible supporting cast
- Doesn't decipher information as quickly as you would like, but does see the entire field and understands coverage.
Player Comparison
Jacob EasonScouting Report: Summary
Tanner McKee is an intriguing pro prospect due to his obvious tangibles - he looks the part and possesses prototypical drop-back passer qualities, is a quick decision-maker, has a quick release, a strong arm, and has excellent accuracy, especially on intermediate and long throws. He however really struggled last year on an awful Cardinals team that went 3-9. As a result, McKee has proved to be a difficult player to evaluate as he has had to run for his life behind one of the worst offensive lines in the power five and so most of the time his aim has been to simply stay upright. Although when he has time to throw the ball he's shown a great deal of accuracy and ability to lead his receivers downfield.Mckee currently projects as a second or third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft - and has real starting potential given the right pro offense.
Tanner McKee percentiles vs other Quarterbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
Update - 04/24/2023
At the combine, McKee'snumbers were all pretty pedestrian, as expected. What wasn't expected was his performance in the passing drills where his unusual delivery produced some inaccurate passes at all levels, and his arm strength was disappointing.Tanner McKee Video Review
How other scouting services rate Tanner McKee (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
107.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
16.0
*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.