2021 NFL Draft: Wide receiver Kadarius Toney scouting report

A record-breaking 13 wide receivers were selected in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft last year. This week that record could be broken once again, as most mock drafts have anywhere from six to nine pass catchers going in just the first round, with more wide receivers rising in mock drafts as we get closer to draft night. The 2021 NFL Draft looks to be a good year for teams that need a proven pass catcher and it seems likely many of these receivers will go on to have fruitful careers in the NFL.

So what if I told you there was a wide receiver who was rising in the draft rankings: One who initially looked to be a mid-Round Two pick but since his Pro Day has started cracking the first round in many mock drafts? What if I told you this wide receiver (a relatively unknown prospect before the 2020 season) had the feet of Christian McCaffery, the downfield separation abilities of Tyreek Hill and the field vision of a young Le’Veon Bell? Is that a receiver that might pique your interest?

So who is this wide receiver of destiny, this transcendent pass-catcher with maxed-out game sliders on Madden, with 100 attributes across the board, including QB accuracy? Before 2020,  Kadarius Toney had brought in just two touchdowns for the Florida Gators in three seasons. Unable to separate from the pack on the Gators depth chart, Toney entered the 2020 season with a lot of question marks. After all, he had only started playing wide receiver once he arrived in Gainesville, Florida and had dealt with a handful of injuries since starting college.

But with a chance to see meaningful snaps in 2020, combined with a competent quarterback and a lot of perseverance, Toney was able to show NFL scouts what he could do on the field. With Toney’s Pro Day now behind him, we have a better understanding of how he measures up versus the other receivers in the 2021 NFL Draft.

In this profile, we’ll review the background of this young receiver, from his time playing football in college all the way to the start of the 2020 season. We’ll review Toney’s stats from last season, doing a deep dive film analysis to pinpoint Toney’s strengths as a pass catcher and discern which shortcomings he will need to work on once in the league. Finally, we’ll review three teams that would make ideal landing spots for Toney in the 2021 NFL Draft and what role he could expect to play this season.

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