Taye Barber WR TCU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Taye Barber WR TCU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Slot Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (69%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.1 DOB: 10/24/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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| ROLE: Slot Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (69%*) | |
| Age: 24.1 DOB: 10/24/1999 | |
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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: | 74.0 / 100 | |
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Game performance weighted rating.
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 141.5 | |
| Hands: |
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80% |
| Short Receiving: |
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75% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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82% |
| Deep Threat: |
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84% |
| Blocking: |
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55% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#317
Position rank:
#47
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| College Games: 57 College Snaps: 2308 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#184
Pos Rank:
#77
State Rank:
#149
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Taye Barber from Cy Springs High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Barber opted to join TCU.In 2018 as a freshman Barber saw action in 13 games for the Horned Frogs as he made 32 receptions for 303 yards for an average of 9.5 yards per reception, with 2 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 109.0.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played 9 games and had 29 catches for 372 yards for an average of 12.8 yards per catch, with no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 64.8.
As a junior in 2020 he played 10 games and hauled in 30 catches for 323 yards for an average of 10.8 yards per catch, with 2 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 83.8.
As a senior in 2021 he played 12 games and had 30 catches for 499 yards for an average of 16.6 yards per catch, 2 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 130.0.
As a fifth year senior in 2022 he played 13 games and had 34 catches for 593 yards for an average of 17.4 yards per catch, 4 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 146.8.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- His competitiveness and knack for high-pointing the ball allows him to play bigger than his size.
- Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch situations.
- An impressive athlete with very quick acceleration to reach his top speed quickly and stretch the field. Very good body control and smooth movements. Plays fast and explosive.
- Barber is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands.
- He accelerates 0-to-60 and hits top speed fast enough to outrun angles. He’s also flexible and agile, able to keep the pedal to the floor as Barber turns and weaves.
- Fghts his way off the line of scrimmage against press coverage, showing quick, violent hands and good balance.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Limited to a slot-only role at the next level - just too small to add anything as a blocker
- Barber fights hard for the ball, but too often fights to catch it; there are too many double catches on his highlight reel. It shows up in contested-catch situations in the red zone.
- Doesn’t have the ability as a run blocker or the violent run-after-catch ability.
- Can't really stand up to press coverage, will be overpowered
Taye Barber percentiles vs other Wide Receiver's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Taye Barber (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
343.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
59.0