Scouting report

Branch is a likely Day 2 pick due to his rare, difference-making athleticism. However, he relies heavily on speed and must continue to refine the nuance and technique of his route running to avoid being limited to a special-teams role.

2025 Advanced Data (Ranks among 432 FBS qualifiers)

Season stats	Value	Rank
Drops	2	T-111
Drop rate	2.4	T-63
YAC / reception	7.8	T-28
Avg depth of target	3.6	428
Deep catches	5	T-155
Deep yards	109	T-264
Screen catches	44	2
Screen yards	313	2
Contested catches	5	T-191

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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	37.90%	32.95%
Zone single	50.00%	44.76%
Zone	43.75%	32.52%
Man single	53.13%	38.46%
Zone double	8.00%	18.35%
Man single with help	0.00%	19.60%
Zone single with help	16.67%	27.14%
Zone with help	100.00%	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	82.0	66.3	69.9
Snaps	316	321	169
Slot snaps	271	263	134
Receptions	81	47	32
Receptions / Targets	81/93	47/74	32/44
Yards per rec	10	10.7	10
Touchdowns	6	1	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	73.8	T-57
Red-zone target rate	27.5%	71
Red-zone snaps	80	T-67
Red-zone targets	22	T-31
Red-zone receptions	21	T-4
Red-zone completion rate	95.5%	40
Red-zone yards	188	55
Red-zone touchdowns	0	T-39
Red-zone first downs and touchdowns	8	T-37
Red-zone first down/touchdown rate	38.1%	324
Red-zone drops	0	T-1
Red-zone drop rate	0.0%	T-1
Red-zone contested catch rate	66.7%	T-96
Red-zone wide receiver rating	102.3	118

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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: Deion Branch