From now until the 2025 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to 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 Texas tight end Gunnar Helm.
#85 GUNNAR HELM, TE, TEXAS (SR) – 6045, 250 lbs.
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Gunnar Helm | 6045/250 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Good
— Good size and solid speed
— Experience lining up all over the formation
— Most work in the short and intermediate areas; snuck in some deep targets
— Uses physicality to create space
— Very good hands and can adjust all around his frame
— Good blocker in space on screens/runs outside
— Solid base and anchor as a pass blocker
— Improving run blocker on pin/down/combo blocks
— Nice hip flip to wall off or reach head up defenders on the edge
The Bad
— Creating space versus Man coverage is marginal
— Physical defenders can redirect his routes
— Marginal breaking tackles or adding yards after the catch
— Lateral agility is adequate and leans as a pass blocker
— Hand placement is too wide and struggles to refit them inside
— Exposes his chest when blocking leads to losing leverage battle
— Needs to add play strength
— Tentative run blocker between the tackles
— Adequate leg drive in one-on-one run blocks
— Hand placement on second level block is inconsistent
Bio
— Career: 79 receptions, 1,022 yards, 9 TD, 12.