Scouting report

Brinson's slender build and lack of NFL-caliber athleticism mean that, to stick in the league as a “Z” receiver, he will need to significantly improve his catch consistency both in contested situations and on routine targets.

2025 Advanced Data (Ranks among 432 FBS qualifiers)

Season stats	Value	Rank
Drops	5	T-351
Drop rate	10.4	341
YAC / reception	7.3	T-38
Avg depth of target	10.4	T-275
Deep catches	6	T-111
Deep yards	256	T-88
Screen catches	14	T-78
Screen yards	114	58
Contested catches	3	T-297

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Target rate by situation (2025)

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Separation by coverage look (All routes of 5-plus yards, 2025)

Coverage look	Separation rate	Class avg.
All routes	35.71%	32.95%
Zone single	56.10%	44.76%
Zone	32.43%	32.52%
Man single	36.17%	38.46%
Zone double	15.38%	18.35%
Man single with help	100.00%	19.60%
Zone single with help	50.00%	27.14%
Zone with help	0.00%	36.04%

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Receiving snaps by alignment (2025)

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Box score data (2023-25)

Season stats	2025	2024	2023
Overall grade	59.0	62.1	66.1
Snaps	387	129	209
Slot snaps	49	12	19
Receptions	43	14	28
Receptions / Targets	43/66	14/20	28/48
Yards per rec	14.8	10.1	15.4
Touchdowns	3	0	2

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PFF Grades (2023-25)

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Production vs. man and zone coverage (2023-25)

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Red-zone performance (2023-25)

Season stats	Value	Rank
Red-zone receiving grade	59.9	T-295
Red-zone target rate	19.2%	T-243
Red-zone snaps	73	T-107
Red-zone targets	14	T-121
Red-zone receptions	10	T-104
Red-zone completion rate	71.4%	T-157
Red-zone yards	138	T-127
Red-zone touchdowns	0	T-39
Red-zone first downs and touchdowns	6	T-80
Red-zone first down/touchdown rate	60.0%	T-158
Red-zone drops	2	T-379
Red-zone drop rate	15.4%	T-348
Red-zone contested catch rate	50.0%	T-126
Red-zone wide receiver rating	102.7	115

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Production profile (2023-25)

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Performance in contested situations (2023-25)

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Stable metrics (2023-25)

Player Comp: James Quick