Tucker Kraft TE South Dakota State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Tucker Kraft TE South Dakota State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.77 seconds (52%*) | |
| Overall Rank: #130 Position Rank: #7 (TE) | |
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Height:
6-5
(67%*)
Weight:
255
(54%*)
Weight:
255
(54%*)
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Hands:
9 2/8
(11%*)
Arm:
32 6/8
(38%*)
Arm:
32 6/8
(38%*)
Span:
79 4/8
(58%*)
Span:
79 4/8
(58%*)
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| Date of Birth: 11/03/2000 Age: 22.2 | |
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*Percentile caluculated 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: 4.77 seconds (52%*) | ||
| Overall Rank: #130 | Position Rank: #7 (TE) | |
| Height: 6-5 (67%*) | Weight: 255 (54%*) | |
| Hands: 9 2/8 (11%*) | Arm: 32 6/8 (38%*) | |
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Span:
79 4/8
(58%*)
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| Age: 22.2 | DOB: 11/03/2000 | |
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*Percentile caluculated 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: | 131.3 | |
| Hands: |
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72% |
| Short Receiving: |
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90% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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94% |
| Deep Threat: |
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94% |
| Blocking: |
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64% |
| DRAFT PROJECTION: 4th Position rank: #7 | ||
| College Games: 28 College Snaps: 1106 | ||
Draft Profile: Bio
Tucker Kraft from Timber Lake High School was rated a After high school, Kraft opted to join South Dakota State.In 2020 as a freshman Kraft saw action in 7 games for the Jackrabbits as he made 7 receptions for only 90 yards for an average of 12.9 yards per reception, with no TDs, and an impressive QB rating when targeted of 97.9. As a blocker he allowed one pressure and no sacks.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played 15 games and had an impressive 65 catches for 770 yards for an average of 11.8 yards per catch, with 6 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 129.4. In pass protection he gave up 3 pressures and no sacks. As a pass blocker he gave up no pressures and no sacks.
As a junior in 2022 he played 6 games and hauled in a decent 19 catches for a decent 232 yards for an average of 12.2 yards per catch, with 2 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 134.7.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Kraft has soft hands and uses his frame effectively to shield defenders, making him a major threat in the red zone. He can also turn upfield and break a tackle.
- He’s broad-shouldered, long-limbed and a smooth athlete who showed the ability to make plays downfield.
- Kraft has an enormous catch radius and shows the ability to get low to dig out passes.
- Good effort at the point of attack and second level as a blocker. Intelligent and will quickly acclimate to an NFL offense.
- Good strength and effort to run through arm tackles.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- While Kraft has the athleticism to be a catch-and-run threat, he never seemed comfortable catching, gathering, and transitioning to a runner.
- High cut frame and limited power in hands prevent a top blocking grade.
- Kraft isn’t going to overwhelm opposing defensive backs with speed and athleticism.
- Kraft really isn’t a burner and doesn’t have elite suddenness, which is problematic considering his average size.
Tucker Kraft percentiles vs other Tight End's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Tucker Kraft (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
84.8
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
8.0