Tanner Koziol Rare Breed Scouting Report

Tanner Koziol | Tight End | Houston
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 247 lbs
Class: Senior
Alignment: Move TE / Slot / In-Line

Big-bodied, athletic tight end with size, vertical explosiveness, and receiving upside. Koziol wins with frame, catch radius, and movement ability, projecting as a mismatch weapon with developmental in-line capability.

Rare Breed Jungle Impact™

Immediate Role:
Rotational tight end with receiving value in sub-packages and seam/red zone usage.

Structural Effect:
Adds size, vertical stress, and matchup problems to the offensive structure.

Problem Solved:
Provides a target capable of stretching seams and creating mismatches against linebackers and safeties.

Long-Term Value:
Projects as a starting-caliber tight end with receiving upside and developing three-down ability.

Rare Breed Grade™: 8.45

Career Outcome Tier™

Quality NFL Starter
(System Elevator™)

Peak Projection™:

Move Tight End / Vertical Passing Game Weapon

Stability Projection™:

Multi-Role Offensive Contributor

Development Curve™:

Ascending Receiving Tight End

Physical Traits

Size / Frame: 8.70
Length: 8.75
Burst / Acceleration: 8.50
Long Speed: 8.45
Play Strength: 8.10

Composite Physical: 8.50

Athletic tight end with excellent size, above-average length, and strong movement ability for the position.

Functional Traits

Release Ability: 8.40
Route Running: 8.50
Separation Ability: 8.35
Ball Skills: 8.65
YAC Ability: 8.45
Blocking Ability: 7.90

Composite Functional: 8.38

Receiving-oriented tight end with strong ball skills and mismatch ability, with developing blocking consistency.

Competitive DNA

Motor Consistency: 8.40
Physical Temperament: 8.30
Finish Ability: 8.65

Composite DNA: 8.45

Consistent competitor with solid effort and improved finishing ability across phases.

Value & NFL Translation

Receiving TE Value: 8.55
Scheme Versatility: 8.35

Composite Value: 8.45

Mismatch tight end with the ability to contribute across multiple alignments and vertical passing concepts.

Overall Evaluation

Tanner Koziol projects as a size-driven, athletic tight end capable of creating mismatches through frame, vertical ability, and ball skills. His ability to stretch the seam and operate in space provides immediate passing game value, while continued development as an in-line blocker will determine his ceiling as a complete player.

System Elevator™ tight end with quality starter potential and vertical receiving upside.