Tyler Scott NFL Draft Preview
Tyler Scott NFL Draft Preview
I probably sound like a broken record at this point with this wide receiver class, but Tyler Scott is another undersized player, who dispels concerns about his size with explosiveness and ability to get open. While his frame could be a limiting factor long-term, Scott’s upside is easily apparent given his versatility and speed. There’s still plenty to polish about his game, but given the returns without that polish, his upside is more than apparent. He’s another player who, with a good landing spot and coaching, could be a late-round fantasy steal in your draft.
MEASURABLES
- 5’10” 177 lbs
- 40-yard dash – 4.44 seconds
- Vertical Jump – 39.5″
- Broad Jump – 11’1″
STATS AT CINCINNATI
- 2022: 54 catches, 899 yards, 9 TDs
- 2021: 30 catches, 520 yards, 5TDs
- 2020: 3 catches, 20 yards, 0 TDs
POSITIVES
It starts with his terrific speed which creates impressive separation ability at all three levels. Route running is still a major work in progress (more below) but he already uses his natural athleticism within the route well to beat coverage. Those two skills yielded 10 touchdowns of 30 yards or more in his college career. His open-field ability is also excellent, as he’s a YAC machine and an elite jet sweep guy. Could likely star on special teams at the next level as well.
NEGATIVES
Only a two-year starter as a wide receiver (he was a running back in college) there is a lot about his game that needs to be polished. It starts with his hands and contested catch. He needs to strengthen his hands, expand his catch radius, and consistently catch the ball. He also has a ton to work to do with his route running fundamentals. In his first couple of years, he will need a lot of coaching to become consistent enough to be relied on for more complex routes and not just a deep decoy. Physical corners are going to give him major issues until he refines his game.
GRADE: B-
As mentioned above, Scott is unlikely to come in and be a consistent playmaker right away with the amount he still has to work on. That being said, you don’t have to squint to see him as a major contributor in an NFL passing game due to his terrific speed and open-field wiggle. There is definite landing spot dependency here, but this late in your fantasy draft, you are drafting for the upside, and that is something that Scott definitely has. His grade’s a bit lower because of his current shortcomings, but this is a guy to target in the late third round of your dynasty draft as a stash upside player.
Patrick Whelan is a 34-year-old fantasy football writer, dynasty league enthusiast, and DFS player based out of Chicago. When he’s not watching his Detroit Lions disappoint on Sundays, he’s crafting brand strategy for Gatorade, rooting on his Michigan Wolverines, or cooking elaborate meals. You can follow him on Twitter @PdiddyWay
