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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Mike Gesicki
Summary
Tanner Koziol is a massive, productive tight end who serves as a reliable safety valve for his quarterback. While he isn’t the fastest player on the field, he uses his frame and elite hands to win in jump-ball situations and the red zone. He is a tough competitor who can play attached to the line or in the slot, consistently finding ways to get open and move the chains.
About
- 2025: Led FBS TE with 74 receptions
- 2024 (Ball State): 94 receptions, 839 yards, 8 TD
Strengths
- Elite hands and a massive catch radius to haul in off-target throws.
- Dominant contested-catch ability as a red-zone threat.
- Uses his frame effectively to shield defenders from the ball.
Weaknesses
- Lacks high-end speed and can be stiff in his movements.
- Struggles to release cleanly against physical defenders at the line.
- Technical consistency as a blocker wavers when his pad level rises.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.7 seconds
- Vertical jump: 36.5 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 2 inches
Top Tanner Koziol News
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Jaguars' Tanner Koziol: Picked by Jacksonville
The Jaguars selected Koziol in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 164th overall.
Koziol fell almost to the sixth round over concerns that he just doesn't have what it takes to be a blocker at the NFL level. At 6-foot-7, 247 pounds Koziol is big in general, but his height (93rd percentile, according to Mockdraftable) rapidly outpaces his weight (27th percentile). There's also the suspicion that Koziol just doesn't have tight-end temperament -- he truly might be a gigantic wide receiver. Finally, the good news: as a pass catcher Koziol clearly has NFL ability. Koziol drew targets at a rapid frequency at both Ball State and Houston, proving beyond any doubt that he will draw targets at a standout per-snap basis. The concern is that Koziol's lack of blocking ability and/or intent could result in a very low snap count, even if he makes the team. Long shot as he might be, Koziol is still a preferable fantasy target to Jaguars second-round pick Nate Boerkircher.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-7, 240 lbs |
| Birthplace: Bloomingdale, IL |
| Age: 22 |