John Michael Gyllenborg

NFL Draft Profile: John Michael Gyllenborg

Position: Tight End | School: Wyoming | Class: Senior

Height: 6'5" | Weight: 251 lbs | Archetype: Receiving / Hybrid

College Career Summary

John Michael Gyllenborg is a "Freaks List" athlete whose football career is defined by late blooming and high-end physical output. A former high school basketball standout who played only one year of prep football, Gyllenborg arrived at Wyoming as a project. He burst onto the scene in 2023 with a game-winning overtime TD against Texas Tech and an 89-yard score against Hawaii.

In 2024, he earned Second-Team All-MW honors despite a high-ankle sprain, leading all conference tight ends in PFF grade and yards per route run (2.65). Entering 2025, he was a preseason Mackey Award candidate. While a leg injury in October hampered his volume, he remained the most explosive vertical threat in the Wyoming offense. His career is characterized by an ability to transition from pass-catcher to playmaker effortlessly, often looking more like a jumbo wide receiver than a traditional tight end.

2025 Regular Season Stats

• Receptions: 24 | Receiving Yards: 217 | TDs: 1

• Average: 9.0 YPC | Long: 24 | Drops: 2

• Career Totals: 80 Rec, 1,023 Yds, 7 TD.

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Stats (Rec/Yds/TD)	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	@ Arizona St	4 / 37 / 0	B	Solid opener; served as the primary chain-mover.
2	vs Idaho	5 / 37 / 1	A-	Clutch. Scored the lone TD; showed great red-zone agility.
3	vs BYU	3 / 21 / 0	B-	Physical matchup; struggled to break away from veteran LBs.
4	@ North Texas	4 / 35 / 0	B	Effective in the intermediate game; strong YAC effort.
5	vs Air Force	2 / 18 / 0	B	Returned from leg injury; impact felt more in run blocking.
6	@ San Diego St	2 / 21 / 0	C+	Clearly limited by lingering leg issue; lacks usual "burst."
7	@ San Jose St	DNP	INC	Ruled out (Leg).
9	vs New Mexico	2 / 24 / 0	B+	High efficiency; paved the way for a 604-yard offensive day.
11	@ Colorado St	1 / 11 / 0	C	Worst Game. Neutralized by bracket coverage in a rivalry game.
12	vs Boise St	2 / 13 / 0	B-	Gritty effort against a top-tier defense; reliable hands.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 95/100

• Leadership: Lead-by-example veteran; praised for his meticulous nutrition and habits.

• Mental Toughness: High; battled through a high-ankle sprain in '24 and leg issues in '25.

• Competitor: Fierce; attacks the ball at the highest point and fights for YAC.

• Team Player: Credits his sports performance staff; high special teams engagement early in career.

• Star Power: Vertical threat that changes defensive structures; "Freak" level testing.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 97/100

• Height/Weight: 6'5", 251 lbs. (Meets/Exceeds both benchmarks).

• Stamina: High; maintains top-end speed (21.6 mph) late in games.

• Durability: Average; recurring lower-body injuries (ankles/legs) are a concern.

• Injury History: Missed significant time in 2024 and 2025 with leg/ankle ailments.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 88/100

• Catching: Elite. Natural "plucker" with 90%+ catchable pass rate.

• Route Running: Smooth but vertical-heavy; needs more nuance in short-area breaks.

• Strength: Proportional; 500lb squat and 350lb bench correlate to field power.

• Blocking: Developing. Willing and feisty, but height can lead to losing the leverage battle.

• Release: Sudden; explosive first step allows him to stack defenders immediately.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 98/100

• Speed: Elite. 21.6 mph GPS speed; runs like a wide receiver in the open field.

• Agility: Exceptional; 0.93s 10-yard split is top-tier for 250+ lbs.

• Jumping: Elite. 37-inch vertical and 10'8" broad jump (Freaks List caliber).

• Acceleration: Immediate; transitions from the line to the second level effortlessly.

• Break Tackle: Good; uses long strides and momentum to shrug off smaller DBs.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 92/100

• Awareness: High; understands leverage and sits in zone windows effectively.

NFL Scouting Report

• Strengths: Rare athletic profile (37" vertical, 21.6 mph speed); "Move" TE versatility with WR-like movement skills; elite hands and ball tracking; consistent high-end production per route run; "Freaks List" power outputs.

• Weaknesses: Medical history (leg/ankle injuries); blocking leverage issues due to 6'5" frame; needs to continue adding muscle mass to be a full-time "Y" tight end.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal "U" or Move Tight End in a Vertical-Passing / Spread system (e.g., Packers, Chiefs, Ravens).

• NFL Comparison: Mike Gesicki / Luke Musgrave.

Scout's Final Word

"John Michael Gyllenborg is the definition of a 'ceiling' prospect. You aren't drafting the 24 catches from 2025; you are drafting the 6'5", 250-pounder who runs 21 mph and jumps 37 inches. He is a mismatch nightmare who can beat safeties vertically and post up smaller nickels. If his medicals check out at the Combine, he could skyrocket. He has Pro Bowl-level receiving traits if developed in the right system. Draft Projection: 4th Round"