Josh Palmer
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Josh Palmer
Height
6-2
Weight
210
College
Tennessee
Position
WR
Class
Senior
Home town
Brampton
64.0/100
Player Rating
35
PositionRank (WR)
4.52
FortyYD Time
Receptions
33
Rec YDs
475
Rec TDs
4
Rec AVG
14.4

Josh Palmer WR Tennessee | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Josh Palmer WR Tennessee
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Outside X-Receiver
Last Updated: 03/02/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.52 seconds (44%*)
Age: 24.6 DOB: 09/22/1999
Measurables:
Height: 6-2 (67%*) Weight: 210 (71%*)
Forty: 4.52 (O) (44%*)
0% 100%
(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
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ROLE: Outside X-Receiver
Last Updated: 03/02/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.52 seconds (44%*)
Age: 24.6 DOB: 09/22/1999
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-2 (67%*) Weight: 210 (71%*)
Forty: 4.52 (O) (44%*)
(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
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Overall Rating: 64.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
77%
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QB Rating When targeted: 80.9
Hands:
67%
Short Receiving:
73%
Intermediate Routes:
79%
Deep Threat:
73%
Blocking:
60%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 7th
Overall Rank: #202 Position rank: #35
College Games: 36 College Snaps: 1570
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 74/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #515 Pos Rank: #179 State Rank: #194
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 84 Stars 247 RATING: 84/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
Los Angeles Chargers Drafted: 2021: ROUND: 3 - Pick Number: 77 (LAC)
Strengths
  • Good quickness off the line. Has size and quickness to get off NFL press.
  • Has good body strength to squirm out of tackles with the coordination to maneuver his frame between defenders.
  • Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll come down with it.
  • A long-striding athlete with good playing speed. Usually sure-handed with the concentration to snatch the ball out of the air.
  • 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.
  • A savvy, natural pass-catcher with reliable hands and very good focus. Snatches the ball out of the air and shows the concentration to make acrobatic catches look easy.
  • Good effort and technique as a blocker for his size. Can beat the press with elusiveness or physical contact. Runs crisp routes with sharp cuts.
  • Balanced, savvy route runner with top field awareness, setting up and selling routes beautifully.
Weaknesses
  • Comes off the snap high and upright, and doesn't get to top speed quickly. Not sudden or elusive.
  • Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
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How other scouting services rate Josh Palmer (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
301.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
61.0
*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.