Dane Key WR Kentucky | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Dane Key WR Kentucky
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 06/29/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.50 seconds (51%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.0 DOB: 07/01/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 06/29/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.50 seconds (51%*) | |
| Age: 21.0 DOB: 07/01/2003 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.3 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 107.8 | |
| Hands: |
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63% |
| Short Receiving: |
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80% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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85% |
| Deep Threat: |
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83% |
| Blocking: |
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60% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#148
Position rank:
#19
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| College Games: 25 College Snaps: 1134 | ||
ESPN RATING: 82/100
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247 RATING: 91/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Dane Key from Frederick Douglass High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Key opted to join Kentucky.In 2022 as a freshman Key saw action in 12 games for the Wildcats as he made 31 receptions for 472 yards for an average of 15.2 yards per reception, with 6 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 103.0.
As a sophomore in 2023 he played 13 games and had 42 catches for 631 yards for an average of 15.0 yards per catch, with 6 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 109.4.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- A savvy, natural pass-catcher with reliable hands and very good focus. Snatches the ball out of the air and shows the concentration to make acrobatic catches look easy.
- Key runs precise routes, showing an innate feel for setting up defensive backs to create separation.
- He’s a fluid athlete with excellent short-area quickness; Key should be able to create separation, and he has the straight-line speed to threaten down the seam.
- Has the strong hands any NFL wide receiver coach and quarterback would covet. Tracks the deep ball over either shoulder and brings in passes fluidly without breaking stride downfield.
- He’s at his best working in space, showing the quickness and vision of a return specialist. His stop-start ability allows him to create initial separation.
- He’s excellent downfield, accelerating to top speed quickly and stacking on top of cornerbacks. He has excellent body control, contorting to make difficult catches and working well on back-shoulder throws.
- He’s a precise route runner, creating separation when used on quick outs and stop patterns in college. Key has good stop-start ability and lateral agility.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Key really isn’t a guy who will create a lot of separation.
- Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
- Key seems comfortable in traffic to the point where Key doesn’t make the effort to create separation.
How other scouting services rate Dane Key (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
115.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
19.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.