From now until the 2024 NFL Draft takes place, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on UTEP linebacker Tyrice Knight.
#10 Tyrice Knight/LB UTEP – 6003, 235 lbs. (Redshirt Senior)
Senior Bowl
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Tyrice Knight | 6003/235 | 9 3/8″ | 32 1/2″ | 80 3/8″ |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| DNP | DNP | DNP |
The Good
– Possesses surprising power profile; really strong lower half to create easy pop as a tackler
– Outstanding eye discipline to fit against the run
– Good overall speed when working to the perimeter
– Nice zone instincts in pass coverage; able to close passing windows efficiently
– Sorts through traffic well; understands how to take on and slip blocks on the run game
– Extremely productive; knack for being around the football
– Comfortable playing in space on pass coverage and attacking the screen game
– Plays with outstanding motor and effort to make plays all over the field
The Bad
– Guesses sometimes with his reads; can get himself out of position
– Takes poor angles of pursuit to the perimeter at times; can get out leveraged when taking on blocks
– Needs to be more patient in the passing game; can get grabby when the football is in the air
– Little evidence of impact as a blitzer; wasn’t asked to do it much
BIO
– Started 43 games for the Miners
– Finished UTEP career with 390 total tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 8.