Trey Palmer WR Nebraska | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Trey Palmer WR Nebraska
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.38 seconds (88%*) | |
| Overall Rank: #130 Position Rank: #18 (WR) | |
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Height:
6-1
(52%*)
Weight:
193
(29%*)
Weight:
193
(29%*)
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Hands:
9 1/2
(58%*)
Arm:
31 7/8
(48%*)
Arm:
31 7/8
(48%*)
Span:
77
(58%*)
Span:
77
(58%*)
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| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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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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| Draft Year: 2023 | ||
| 40 time: 4.38 seconds (88%*) | ||
| Overall Rank: #130 | Position Rank: #18 (WR) | |
| Height: 6-1 (52%*) | Weight: 193 (29%*) | |
| Hands: 9 1/2 (58%*) | Arm: 31 7/8 (48%*) | |
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Span:
77
(58%*)
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| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||
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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: | 82.0 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 100.4 | |
| Hands: |
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48% |
| Short Receiving: |
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80% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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76% |
| Deep Threat: |
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84% |
| Blocking: |
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70% |
| DRAFT PROJECTION: 4th Position rank: #18 | ||
| College Games: 36 College Snaps: 1157 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#67
Pos Rank:
#19
State Rank:
#8
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 91/100
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| Ovr Rank: #246 Pos Rank: #31 | ||
RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Trey Palmer from Kentwood High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Palmer opted to join LSU.In 2019 as a freshman Palmer saw action in 6 games for the Tigers as he made one reception for only 6 yards for an average of 6.0 yards per reception, with no TDs, and only QB rating when targeted of 39.6.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played 8 games and had only 10 catches for 108 yards for an average of 10.8 yards per catch, with no TDs, and an impressive QB rating when targeted of 93.8.
As a junior in 2021 he played 11 games and hauled in a decent 30 catches for a decent 344 yards for an average of 11.5 yards per catch, with 3 TDs, and a decent QB rating when targeted of 85.8.
After the end of the season Palmer transferred to Nebraska where as a senior in 2022 he played 12 games and had an elite 71 catches for an elite 1043 yards for an average of 14.7 yards per catch, 9 TDs, and an impressive QB rating when targeted of 103.7.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Palmer tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws.
- Has the strong hands any NFL wide receiver coach and quarterback would covet. Tracks the deep ball over either shoulder and brings in passes fluidly without breaking stride downfield.
- He shows suddenness off the line of scrimmage and accelerates quickly, and his top-end speed is among the best in this draft.
- Palmer plays with a smoothness and balance, and Palmer shows a knack for setting up defensive backs.
- Displays deep speed - Louisiana state champion in the 200-meter dash all four years of high school
- Does a nice job locating and tracking deep passes and is a legitimate vertical threat. Willing to go up and attack the ball.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- In consistent catcher - will need to improve concentration.
- Route running is only average
- He seems comfortable in traffic to the point where Palmer doesn’t always make the effort to create separation.
Scouting Report: Summary
WR Trey Palmer of @HuskerFBNation showed impressive speed on a tight throw from Malik Cunningham on a corner route. He registered the fastest Senior Bowl speed thus far this week - 21.15 mph.Trey Palmer percentiles vs other Wide Receiver's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Trey Palmer (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
121.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
20.0