Taye Barber
Taye Barber  WR  TCU | NFL Draft 2023 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Taye Barber
Height
5-10
Weight
190
College
TCU
Position
WR
Class
Senior
Home town
Cypress, TX
74.0/100
Player Rating
47
PositionRank (WR)
4.45
FortyYD Time
Receptions
37
Rec YDs
613
Rec TDs
5
Rec AVG
16.6

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
Measurables:
Height: 5-10 (13%*) Weight: 190 (22%*)
Hands: 9 (31%*) Arm: 31 1/2 (41%*) Span: 73 (13%*)
Forty: 4.45 (P) (69%*) Shuttle: 4.40 (P) (14%*)
Vertical: 32.5 (P) (17%*) Broad: 115 (P) (15%*)
Three Cone: 7.13 (P) (22%*) Bench: 12 (P) (27%*)
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(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
*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
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 5-10 (13%*) Weight: 190 (22%*)
Hands: 9 (31%*) Arm: 31 1/2 (41%*)
Span: 73 (13%*)
Forty: 4.45 (P) (69%*) Shuttle: 4.40 (P) (14%*)
Vertical: 32.5 (P) (17%*) Broad: 115 (P) (15%*)
3 Cone: 7.13 (P) (22%*) Bench: 12 (P) (27%*)
(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
*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
Game performance weighted rating.
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QB Rating When targeted: 141.5
Hands:
80%
Short Receiving:
75%
Intermediate Routes:
82%
Deep Threat:
84%
Blocking:
55%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #317 Position rank: #47
College Games: 57 College Snaps: 2308
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 76/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #184 Pos Rank: #77 State Rank: #149
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 86 Stars 247 RATING: 86/100
Grade: 4 Stars 4 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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