Chris Brazzell II

NFL Draft Profile: Chris Brazzell II

Position: Wide Receiver | School: Tennessee (via Tulane) | Class: Redshirt Junior

Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs | Archetype: Deep Threat / Physical

College Career Summary

Chris Brazzell II is one of the most meteoric risers in the 2026 NFL Draft class. After a quiet freshman year at Tulane, he exploded in 2023 as the Green Wave's leading receiver, earning Freshman All-American honors. Seeking the ultimate stage, he transferred to Tennessee where he endured a developmental 2024 before becoming the SEC's statistical king in 2025.

In 2025, Brazzell became the first player in Tennessee history to lead the SEC in receiving yards (1,017) and receiving touchdowns (9) in the same season. Standing at a towering 6'5", he evolved from a strictly vertical "9-route" runner into a complete, 1,000-yard alpha who earned Biletnikoff Award semifinalist honors. His performance against Georgia (177 yards, 3 TDs) is widely considered the best single-game tape by a receiver in the 2025 season.

2025 Regular Season Stats

• Receptions: 62 | Receiving Yards: 1,017 | TDs: 9

• Avg Yardage: 16.4 YPC (SEC Leader)

• Drops: 3 (Significant improvement from 2024)

• Career Totals: 136 Rec, 2,072 Yds, 16 TD

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Stats (Rec/Yds/TD)	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs Syracuse	5 / 62 / 0	B	Solid debut; adjusted well to Nico Iamaleava's pace.
2	vs ETSU	9 / 125 / 2	A	Bullied lower-level competition; caught everything.
3	vs Georgia	6 / 177 / 3	A+	The Apex. Dominance against NFL corners; R1 locked.
4	vs UAB	5 / 62 / 1	B+	Efficient; scored on a beautiful back-shoulder fade.
7	@ Arkansas	1 / 5 / 0	F	Worst Game. Completely erased by double-teams.
8	vs Alabama	7 / 66 / 0	B	Gritty possession work; didn't find the end zone.
9	vs Kentucky	4 / 138 / 1	A	Showcased "long speed" on an 80-yard score.
10	@ Miss State	6 / 105 / 1	A-	High-level spatial awareness in the red zone.
12	vs Vanderbilt	6 / 91 / 1	A-	52-yard TD; surpassed the 1,000-yard milestone.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 95/100

• Leadership: Leads by production; emerged as the clear alpha in a talented Vol room.

• Mental Toughness: Bounced back from a quiet 2024 season to dominate the SEC.

• Competitor: Elite; wants the ball in "money" situations.

• Team Player: Credits his QB and offensive line; high effort in perimeter blocking.

• Star Power: He is the "Big Play" identity of the Tennessee offense.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 98/100

• Height/Weight: 6'5", 200 lbs. (Exceeds 6'0"/200lb targets; rare length).

• Stamina: High; maintains vertical speed on 60+ snaps.

• Durability: Played through minor camp injuries to start all 12 games.

• Injury History: Had an offseason procedure in 2025 but showed no lingering effects.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 91/100

• Catching: High Tier. Uses massive wingspan to pluck balls away from his frame.

• Route Running: Improving; more nuanced on intermediate slants and digs than given credit for.

• Body Control: Elite. Can contort his 6'5" frame mid-air to high-point the ball.

• Separation: Wins with "stacking" and long strides rather than short-area twitch.

• Release: Advanced; uses length to keep press-corners off his chest.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 89/100

• Speed: 4.48 (Estimated). "Game speed" is faster; long strides eat up cushions.

• Agility: Above average for his height; doesn't struggle to sink his hips as much as most 6'5" players.

• Jumping: Elite. Huge vertical leap combined with 6'5" height makes him a mismatch.

• Acceleration: Smooth; takes 2-3 steps to reach top gear but maintains it through contact.

• Break Tackle: Uses height to fall forward; not a dynamic "make-you-miss" YAC athlete.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 94/100

• Awareness: Elite sideline awareness; knows exactly where his feet are relative to the boundary.

NFL Scouting Report

• Strengths: Protypical NFL X-receiver frame (6'5"); elite red-zone threat; rare ability to track the ball and adjust mid-air; SEC-leading production against top-tier DBs.

• Weaknesses: Lean build needs more functional strength for NFL press; not a high-end "twitch" athlete for the slot; will be 22+ as a rookie.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal Vertical/Pro-Style "X" receiver (e.g., Colts, Chargers, Texans).

• NFL Comparison: Nico Collins / George Pickens.

Scout's Final Word

"Chris Brazzell II is the unicorn of this draft. You simply don't find guys who are 6'5" with the technical route craft he displayed in 2025. He dominated the SEC, led the league in yards, and put up a legendary performance against Georgia. While he needs to add 10-15 lbs of muscle to handle NFL physical press, his ceiling is a perennial Pro-Bowl WR1. Projected: Top 15 Pick."