Tyler Buchner QB Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Tyler Buchner QB Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: Dual Threat QB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.60 seconds (90%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.5 DOB: 11/07/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: Dual Threat QB | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.60 seconds (90%*) | |
| Age: 21.5 DOB: 11/07/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 43.7 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Release Speed: |
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75% |
| Short Passing: |
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47% |
| Medium Passing: |
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49% |
| Long Passing: |
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60% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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58% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#447
Position rank:
#25
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| College Games: 14 College Snaps: 322 | ||
ESPN RATING: 87/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 96.84/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Zac Thomas - Appalachian State |
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75% |
| Brady Davis - Illinois State |
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70% |
| Chris Oladokun - South Dakota State |
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62% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Tyler Buchner from Helix High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Buchner opted to join Notre Dame.In 2021 as a freshman Buchner saw action in 10 games for the Fighting Irish as he threw for just 298 yards on 35 attempts with a completion percent of 60 for an average of 8.5 yards per pass, with just 3 TDs, while taking one sack, and QB rating of 80.4. He added 45 runs for a total of 351 yards at an average of 7.8 per run.
In 2022 as a sophomore he played in just 2 games as he passed for just 378 yards on 50 attempts with a completion percent of 56 for an average of 7.6 yards per pass, with no TDs, while also taking 5 sacks, and putting up QB rating of 63.6.
After season's end Buchner transferred to Alabama where as a junior in 2023 Buchner played a total of just 2 games. He passed for just 61 yards on 19 attempts and put up a completion percentage of 42.1 for an average of 3.2 yards per attempt, with no TDs, and allowing no sacks, with just QB rating on the year of 50.5.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Very confident passer and shows good accuracy and feel when in rhythm. Showed better ball placement from past years and throws very catchable passes. Puts too much air in some of his throws and needs to show a lower trajectory on deep throws.
- Athletic quarterback who is a threat to leave the pocket and gain positive yardage at any time. Possesses very good vision balance, elusiveness and deceptive speed and power as a runner.
- Buchner moves effectively and can throw on the run. He’s at his best on bootlegs, showing zip and accuracy on those throws.
- Picks up yards with his legs when needed.
- Buchner plays with a confident demeanor and has the athleticism to move out of the pocket and create plays out of structure.
- Sees the field very well when the play breaks down and occasionally changes plays at the line.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Buchner often holds the ball too long. While Buchner keeps his eyes up while moving, his mechanics get increasingly sloppy once he’s pushed off his spot.
- Marginal height, which will prove more of a detriment in an offense that asks him to drop back from center more often.
- Too often fails to give receivers a chance to make a play after the catch. High completion percentage padded by many quick screens.
Tyler Buchner percentiles vs other Quarterbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Tyler Buchner (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
448.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
28.0
*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.