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Illinois Illini
Overall #126 · WR #13

Pat Bryant

WR · Illinois Illini · JR · 6'3 · 190 lb

Film Grade80.0
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Trait Grades

  • Route Running8.5 / 10
  • Catching8.5 / 10
  • Speed7.0 / 10
  • Release8.0 / 10
  • RAC8.0 / 10

What the tape shows

🎥 Film Summary: Pat Bryant is a physical outside receiver with a polished feel for route running and a strong presence at the catch point. While he may not be a burner in terms of straight-line speed, Bryant plays with savvy, control, and physical leverage — consistently creating enough separation to make plays and finishing through contact when he doesn’t. He’s a smooth, efficient route runner who stays disciplined in his stems and understands how to set up defenders and work open in tight quarters. What stands out most is his ability to play bigger than his listed size — boxing out corners, shielding the ball, and high-pointing with strong hands and body control. Bryant is particularly reliable on intermediate routes and in red zone situations, where he uses his frame and catch radius to out-position defenders. He’s shown the ability to thrive even with minimal separation, often making difficult grabs with a defender draped over him. His seven touchdowns in 2023 are a testament to that toughness and ability to finish. He may not run past NFL DBs, but he brings value as a possession receiver with a contested catch edge and clean technique. 🧠 Trait Highlights: Contested Catch Ability: Excellent body control, strong hands, plays through contact Route Running: Fluid, technical, and purposeful — knows how to create space Physicality: Wins with leverage, size, and strength in one-on-ones Catch Radius: Can make plays outside his frame, adjusts well to off-target throws Football IQ: Understands how to win without elite athleticism; plays like a vet 📈 Projection: Bryant projects as a WR4/possession WR3 with upside in red zone and third-down packages. He’s not going to separate vertically against NFL corners, but he doesn’t need to. His technique, toughness, and finishing ability make him a reliable target in structured offenses that value route discipline and trust in contested catch scenarios.