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Nate Atkins

What the Bears are getting in WR Tyler Scott

The Chicago Bears selected Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott with the 133rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

An Olympic-level speedster, this wide receiver adds an immediate vertical threat to the Bears’ offense. He’s still raw as a wide receiver and needs to add size, but he can contribute immediately on special teams.

Here’s a quick scouting report on Scott:

Vitals

Position: WR

Age: 21

School: Cincinnati

Measurables: 5-foot-10, 177 pounds

Strengths

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  • Elite speed: 4.39 40-yard dash.
  • Great quickness and can create yards after the catch in space.
  • Good ball tracking, which makes him a vertical threat for any offense.

Weaknesses

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  • Size: lacks mass and strength to fight through press coverage.
  • Former running back still learning how to run routes like a pro.
  • One dimensional right now as a route runner.

Fit with Bears

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Scott immediately becomes the fastest wide receiver on the offense and provides a vertical threat that can take the top off defenses. He also has a great opportunity to contribute immediately as a punt and kick returner.

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