2022 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT REPORT
- Name: Isaiah Likely
- Position: Tight End
- School: Coastal Carolina
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 240lbs
Film Watched: App State 2021, Kansas 2021, Texas State 2020
Pro's:
- Productive, playmaking tight end
- Gamebreaker – capable of huge plays, averaging more than 15 yards per reception at Coastal Carolina
- Impressive speed and has the ability to stretch the seam
- Loose hips and incredibly agile; separation comes easy
- Hands like glue, with frequent sideline circus catches
- Dangerous with the ball in his hands, and has the acceleration to outrun defenders
- Proficient run blocker – brings the desired commitment
- Developed into a redzone threat in 2021 with 12 TD’s in 13 games
Con's:
- Ideal height but lack of muscle mass on frame – still developing his body
- Play strength a work in progress as a result
- Competitive through contact, but when measured up correctly struggles to gain extra yardage
- Struggles to match up in pass pro when tasked with handling bigger edge rushers
The Verdict:
“An unheralded prospect coming out of high school, Isaiah Likely headed to Myrtle Beach as something of an unknown commodity. He leaves as one of the best tight end prospects in this draft class and a big reason for the recent growth and success of the Chanticleer football program. Technically, there is very little concern about Likely’s skillset; he has all the requisite athleticism, ball skills and smarts to be a factor in the passing game. And despite not being as developed physically as needed, even that can be considered potential upside, as Likely possesses the frame to get bigger and stronger. He might find the transition difficult as he adapts to bigger, faster opponents, but as a long-term day two investment, Likely has as much potential for a productive NFL career as any other tight end this year.”
Simon Carroll
Head Of NFL Draft Content
NFL COMPARISON: NOAH FANT
PREDICTION: 2ND ROUND PICK
Rated 5 out of 5