Trey McBride is a good athlete with regard to agility and movement skills. In the run game, he’s not an overpowering inline blocker but he plays with physical toughness at the point of attack. In the passing game, he has excelled as the primary receiving target for that offense. He does a good job uncovering and plays with sufficient straight-line speed.

His football instincts make him effective against zone defenses.  He displays good, strong hands to make catches away from his frame. He has enjoyed success as the primary target on offense and has been extremely productive. On 3rd downs, he is a versatile asset that displays the skill set to align at H, FB, TE, or Y. His toughness, speed, and agility project him well as a core special teams player.

Ideal Role: Y or F

Scheme Fit: Spread offensive scheme, multiple offense

FILM EVALUATION

Written by Drae Harris

Games watched: SDSU (2021), SJSU (2021), UNM (2021)

Best Game Studied: UNM

Worst Game Studied: SDSU

Hands: See Above.

Route Running: Theres noting glaringly deficient with his ability as a route runner. He certainly has the speed and agility to separate. However with regards to nuance in the position, I feel like McBride still has room for improvement to maximize his separation

Versatility: See Above.

Competitive Toughness: He displays good competitive toughness, particularly as an inline blocker. He is also good in contested catch situations, showing competitiveness as well. His functional strength is effective for playing in tight alignments and working in the box.

Ball Skills: He has good ball skills along with outstanding hand eye coordination. He does a good job tracking the deep ball. He also shows good hands to secure the catch and his catch radius is going to provide his quarterback with a big target.

Blocking Skills: McBride is a willing inline blocker. He is not overpowering but does a good job of holding the point of attack to stay sticky and engage in defensive linemen when called upon to occupy.

Football IQ: He plays with good IQ. He is instinctive and crafty as a route runner. He also shows his IQ to not run into zone coverage underneath; instead choosing to sit down and make himself available to his quarterback.

RAC Skills: See Above.

Pass Protection: He is a willing pass protector. He is physically tough and competitive which helps him where he lacks true technique in pass pro.

Big Play Ability: He is a big play TE who has been extremely productive. He has been their primary receiver and the person their offense runs through.

SCOUT GRADES

TDN Consensus: 79.25/100 (Third Round Value)

Crabbs Grade: 78.50/100

Marino Grade: 80.00/100

Harris Grade: 78.00/100

Sanchez Grade: 79.00/100

Weissman Grade: 81.00/100

Parson Grade: 79.00/100