Draft Scouting Report:
Rating: 77.13 (Chance to start)
Pro Comparison: Gerald Everett
Accolades:
- 2021-22: 885 receiving yards in last two seasons (10th among FBS TEs)
- 2022: Second-team All-ACC
Summary:
Will Mallory is a tight end with reliable, soft hands. He has good size and great top-end speed for the position, but change of direction is a bit stiff. His 10-yard split at the NFL Combine suggests he has good explosivenss, but that is not evident on film. He has a good understanding of blocking with leverage but needs to do a better job of adjusting his feet when engaged.
Strengths:
- Good size for the position
- Soft hands, just a 3.4% drop rate
- Good top-end speed
Weaknesses:
- Change of direction is a bit stiff
- Route-running can improve
- Build up speed, below-average burst
Combine Results:
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.54 seconds
- Vertical: 36.5 inches
- Broad Jump: 10 feet, 1 inches
- Bench Press: 20 reps
