Theo Melin Ohrstrom TE SMU |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #18 ROLE: Inline Multi-Role TE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.70 seconds (70%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #18 | |
| ROLE: Inline Multi-Role TE | |
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.70 seconds (70%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
65.7 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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79% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 98.1 | |
| Hands: |
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45% |
| Short Receiving: |
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62% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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58% |
| Deep Threat: |
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69% |
| Blocking: |
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57% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#962
Position rank:
#32 (TE)
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| College Games: 34 College Snaps: 1260 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
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247 RATING: 90/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Travis Vokolek - Nebraska |
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84% |
| John Bates - Boise State |
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76% |
| Braden Galloway - Clemson |
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74% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Theo Melin Ohrstrom grew up in Stockholm, Sweden, and played at the RIG Academy in Uppsala before reclassifying into the 2022 class. A four-star prospect, he picked Texas A&M over Ohio State and LSU.Melin Ohrstrom redshirted in 2022 and won an offensive scout team award. In 2023 he appeared in 12 games, with starts against Mississippi State and in the Texas Bowl, and in 2024 he made four starts in 13 games, including a five-catch, 111-yard day against New Mexico State. He caught 19 passes for 168 yards and a touchdown in 2025.
Melin Ohrstrom moved to SMU in January 2026 and shares the starting tight end job. He has 14 catches for 165 yards and four touchdowns, scoring twice against UC Davis and twice more against Missouri State, and he caught five passes for 43 yards in the 41-31 loss at Louisville. He is on the Senior Bowl's Top 300 list.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Four touchdown grabs this season, two each against UC Davis and Missouri State
- Reliable red-zone target who wins half of his contested chances
- Seasoned in-line blocker after four years in the SEC
- Runs well for a big tight end and can work the seam
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Only 165 receiving yards in eight games this season
- Rarely picks up extra yardage once the ball is in his hands
- Drew two penalties as a blocker during the 2026 season
- Part-time starter at best during four years in College Station
- Fifth-year senior, older than the typical draft entrant
Scouting Report: Summary
Melin Ohrstrom is a big, seasoned tight end and a red-zone weapon for SMU. He has four touchdown catches this season and gives the Mustangs a sound in-line blocker.However, he has only 165 receiving yards this season and adds little after the catch. He was a part-time starter at best in College Station and is in his fifth year.
Overall, Melin Ohrstrom is a reliable blocking tight end with red-zone value. He projects as a priority free agent and a possible third tight end on a roster.
How other scouting services rate Theo Melin Ohrstrom (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
417.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
27.0
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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.