Caden Prieskorn TE Mississippi | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Caden Prieskorn TE Mississippi
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Inline Multi-Role TE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (70%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Inline Multi-Role TE | |
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (70%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.3 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 136.2 | |
| Hands: |
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75% |
| Short Receiving: |
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77% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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84% |
| Deep Threat: |
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74% |
| Blocking: |
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60% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#150
Position rank:
#9
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| College Games: 37 College Snaps: 1689 | ||
| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Luke Schoonmaker - Michigan |
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94% |
| Jeremy Ruckert - Ohio State |
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90% |
| Brenton Strange - Penn State |
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88% |
Draft Profile: Bio
After high school, Prieskorn opted to join Memphis.In 2020 as a freshman Prieskorn saw action in 4 games for the Tigers as he made 3 receptions for just 33 yards for an average of 11.0 yards per reception, with no TDs, and just QB rating when targeted of 40.0.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played 12 games and had just 4 catches for 46 yards for an average of 11.5 yards per catch, with no TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 105.0.
As a junior in 2022 he played 12 games and hauled in 46 catches for 593 yards for an average of 12.9 yards per catch, with 6 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 129.3. As a pass blocker he gave up 2 pressures and no sacks.
After the end of the season Prieskorn transferred to Mississippi where as a senior in 2023 he played 10 games and had 30 catches for 449 yards for an average of 15.0 yards per catch, 4 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 142.0. In pass protection he gave up one pressure and no sacks.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Prieskorn has a tapered build and strong hands, ripping the ball back with ease when defensive backs manage to get a hold of it.
- A powerful open-field runner with agility, quickness, and a decent stiff-arm.
- He can move the chains and has the skills to stand out in the red zone with sneaky foot speed and long stride to top producing tight end.
- Excels finding soft spots in zone coverage and using his large frame to shield defenders.
- He blends good size and speed, as well as the competitive demeanor of a playmaker.
- Prieskorn has reliable hands and shows the willingness to make catches in traffic over the middle.
- Varies the speed of his route, using hesitation and shoulder fakes to get the defender guessing.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- High cut frame and limited power in hands prevent a top blocking grade.
- Is a bit high-hipped and slow to get rolling. Frame limits upside as a blocker.
- Prieskorn won't threaten the top of the defense.
How other scouting services rate Caden Prieskorn (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
142.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
10.0
*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.