Lawson Luckie

NFL Draft Profile: Lawson Luckie

Position: Tight End | School: Georgia | Class: Junior

Height: 6'4" | Weight: 240 lbs | Archetype: Hybrid / Receiving

College Career Summary

Lawson Luckie arrived in Athens with the daunting task of continuing the "Tight End U" legacy established by Brock Bowers and Oscar Delp. A Georgia legacy (son of Mike Luckie), Lawson flashed elite potential as a sophomore in 2024, averaging a staggering 14.5 yards per catch.

In the 2025 season, Luckie transitioned into a more prominent role. While Georgia’s offensive philosophy focused on a heavy rotation, Luckie emerged as the Bulldogs' premier red-zone and vertical seam threat. He notably dominated the Ole Miss game with a three-touchdown performance, proving he could be a focal point of a high-powered SEC offense. Despite a mid-season scare involving a targeting hit against Mississippi State, Luckie showed remarkable resilience, returning to help lead Georgia to an SEC Championship victory over Alabama.

2025 Regular Season Stats

• Receptions: 14 | Receiving Yards: 138 | TDs: 4

• Average: 9.9 YPC | Long: 29 | 1st Downs: 10

• Drops: 1 (Concentration is a hallmark of his game).

• Career Totals: 40 Rec, 495 Yds, 8 TD.

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Stats (Rec/Yds/TD)	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs Marshall	1 / 6 / 0	B-	Quiet opener; focused on sealing the edge for the run game.
3	@ Tennessee	3 / 25 / 0	B+	Clutch chain-mover; 100% catch rate on difficult targets.
5	@ Alabama	0 / 0 / 0	C+	Stifled by Bama’s bracket coverage; mostly a decoy.
6	@ Auburn	1 / 7 / 0	B	Solid in-line blocking; reliable short-area outlet.
7	vs Ole Miss	5 / 43 / 3	A+	The Apex. Total mismatch in the red zone; high-pointed two scores.
8	vs Miss. State	0 / 0 / 0	INC	Left game early after a scary targeting hit to the head.
10	@ Florida	0 / 0 / 0	B	Limited snaps but elite effort as a lead blocker in "heavy" sets.
11	vs Texas	1 / 6 / 1	A-	Only one catch, but it was a crucial red-zone TD vs a top defense.
12	vs Charlotte	2 / 33 / 0	B+	Showcased YAC ability; look fast in the open field.
13	@ GA Tech	0 / 0 / 0	C	Worst Game. Zero targets in a sluggish rivalry win.
14	vs Alabama (SEC)	1 / 18 / 0	A-	Massive 18-yard gain on 3rd down to spark the offense.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 94/100

• Leadership: Vocal energy guy; models work ethic after Bowers and Delp.

• Mental Toughness: High; returned from a brutal concussion protocol to play elite football.

• Competitor: "Uncommon hip sink" and desire to win contested balls.

• Team Player: Credits the "Tight End Room" culture for his development.

• Star Power: Flashes "takeover" ability in the red zone.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 82/100

• Height/Weight: 6'4", 240 lbs. (Under the 6'5"/250lb benchmark for "Y" TEs).

• Stamina: Excellent; high-motor player who excels in tempo.

• Durability: Generally good, though the 2025 head injury will be vetted.

• Injury History: Missed time with an ankle (2023) and head (2025).

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 91/100

• Catching: Elite. Natural hands; attacks the ball at its highest point.

• Route Running: Nuanced; understands how to create separation with tempo.

• Strength: Good functional strength, though lacks "mauler" mass.

• Blocking: Disciplined. Technical and feisty, but can be outpowered by NFL ends.

• Release: Sudden; uses light feet to avoid jams.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 90/100

• Speed: 4.64 (Estimated). Great straight-line burst for his size.

• Agility: Strength. Excellent change of direction and hip flexibility.

• Jumping: High; consistently wins "above the rim" in the end zone.

• Acceleration: Explosive first step; reaches top speed quickly.

• Break Tackle: Relies on agility and "wiggle" more than pure power.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 95/100

• Awareness: High; savvy at finding soft spots in SEC zone defenses.

NFL Scouting Report

• Strengths: Elite ball skills and red-zone instincts; "move" piece versatility (Slot, Wing, H-Back); highly technical route runner with "Bowers-lite" movement skills; high-character legacy player.

• Weaknesses: Undersized for a traditional in-line role; can be overmatched by heavy box defenders; medical history needs vetting (Concussion/Ankle).

• Scheme Fit: Ideal F-Tight End / Big Slot in a Spread or West Coast system (e.g., Rams, Dolphins, 49ers).

• NFL Comparison: Jake Ferguson / Dalton Kincaid.

Scout's Final Word

"Lawson Luckie is the modern 'Matchup' Tight End. He is too fast for linebackers and too big for nickels. While he doesn't have the elite mass to be a primary run-blocker at the NFL level yet, his value as a red-zone weapon and third-down chain-mover is massive. Given the lower positional value of TEs compared to QBs/EDGE, he is a classic high-floor value pick. Draft Projection: Round 3-4."