Tyler Scott Scouting Report

By: Michael Higgins

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School: Cincinnati (Junior)

Position: WR

HT: 5’11

WT: 177 lbs

Sideline Prospect Ranking: #68

Tyler Scott was a 3-star recruit out of Norton High School in Barberton, Ohio. Scott chose to stay home and play football for Cincinnati over the likes of Indiana and Iowa State. Scott was classified as just an athlete in high school. He played defensive back, wide receiver, and even some running back in high school. Scott also competed in Track & Field and basketball in high school, lettering in both. Scott earned playing time immediately as a true freshman and by his sophomore season he was a mainstay on the offense.

His track speed translates well to the football field as there has yet to be a cornerback that can go stride for stride with Scott as he blazes down the field. Scott does well to let the football come to him on his routes, instead of completely disrupting his stride to go get the football. He displays late hands and consistent hands even in tightly contested situations. Scott consistently finds a way to locate the football and haul it in with smooth process. Scott combines his elite speed with a type of elusiveness that makes him a matchup nightmare for literally any cornerback. Football is a game of functionality and fully utilizing physical abilities such as speed or strength in a functional way that will benefit the player and his team. Scott has this functional speed that is so heavily sought after in today’s game. His footwork is noticeable in every area of the field. He is a technician in a diverse route tree for his size. Scott can break on a dime and can use a combination of extended strides and quick breaks to make defensive backs look silly. Scott is also a threat in a sweep role or WR screen. The Bearcats did a decent job of consistently putting the ball in his hands at or behind the line of scrimmage in order to let him run with the ball in his hands. He was involved in heavy pre-snap motion in a variety of different sets and personnel groupings.

Working against Scott is his frame. He will need to show a seamless transition and use unmatchable speed to be used as anything aside from a strictly slot receiver. His restriction in terms of versatility certainly hurts his draft stock. Along with his lack of positional versatility, his frame makes him a poor blocker who cannot plant a firm and strong enough anchor to effectively impact defenders’ path to the ball.

Tyler Scott provides an offense a weapon that is not easily replaceable. He has dynamic speed with top-notch footwork that takes the top off a defense. Blocking will never be a positive to Scott’s game, but putting him in the slot limits the amount of blocking assignments that he will encounter. He can be an X-factor for an offense, especially with the way modern-day offenses are transforming. Scott will not be the main weapon in an offense at the next level, but he can be a great complementary piece.

Scheme Fit: Spread 11-personnel

Ideal Role: Z & Y Receiver

Best Team Fits: LAC, KC, NYG

Player Comparison: Mecole Hardman

Player Grade: 76.9