On a single play, Tyler Scott illustrated his route-running prowess, intelligence, dependable hands, and elusiveness in the open field.
Cincinnati was up by 14 points against Kennesaw State and was within striking distance of expanding that lead. The Bearcats chose to throw to Scott, one of their leading wide receivers.
He gained separation from a defensive back on a crisply executed out route. After he caught the ensuing pass, he instantly stopped.
The opponent couldn’t help but fall down while trying to keep up with Scott. This created a wide-open path to the end zone.
Scott is a threat to score at any moment, and his explosiveness will be appealing for NFL teams.
What Team Drafted Tyler Scott?
Scott was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round with the 133rd overall pick.
Tyler Scott Stats And Highlights
Scott was starting for the Bearcats by the time he was a sophomore. He earned a spot on the All-American Athletic Conference second team as a junior.
In 2022, he totaled nine receiving touchdowns, which was in the top 20 in the country, to go with 54 receptions and 899 yards. He totaled 520 yards and five touchdowns on 30 receptions the year before.
He ran a 4.44-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, which was 13th among wide receivers. His 1.51-second 10-yard split was ninth at the position.
His athleticism was also made clear by his other results. He had a broad jump of 11 feet, 1 inch, good for fourth among wideouts, and a 39.5-inch vertical, which was seventh.
Tyler Scott’s Cincinnati Career Full of Electric Plays
As evidenced by his performance at the NFL Combine, Scott possesses fantastic quickness and high-end speed.
Just 20.5% of Scott’s targets were 20-plus yards. But five of his touchdowns were on such throws, according to Pro Football Focus.
And while 28.4% of his targets were between 10 to 19 yards down the field, three of his scores were on passes in that area.
That all means, despite his average depth of target being 12.7 yards, he capitalized on downfield throws.
Though he’s 5-foot-10, 177 pounds, he lined up out wide 96.5% of the time with Cincinnati last season, via PFF. He didn’t work out of the slot much, and perhaps that’s something he adds to his repertoire as a pro.
He also didn’t return kicks often, but that could be another way he contributes to a franchise. He’s difficult to tackle in the open field when the ball is in his hands, as he racked up 361 yards after the catch last season.
PFF graded Scott much higher against zone coverage (32nd among wide receivers in the country) than against man (tied for 976th). So improving his route-running technique could help him adjust to the NFL.
If he becomes a more well-rounded player, he could be an NFL starter for a long time.
