2025 NFL Draft Profile: Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton

The Denver Broncos have the opportunity to add to their wide receiver corps if they so choose in the 2025 NFL Draft. Perhaps they feel comfortable with the talent they have, but I a feeling they will use a selection to upgrade the position at some point in time.

According to Luca Evans of The Denver Post, the Broncos recently conducted a Zoom meeting with Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton. The focal point of the Terrapins’ passing attack this past season, Felton had a breakout senior campaign in 2024 with 96 catches for 1,124 yards and 9 touchdowns. With his uptick in production and top-notch workouts on the pre-draft circuit, scouts have taken notice, and his draft stock appears to be on the rise as April approaches.

Given the Broncos’ reported interest, I thought it would be apt to add him to our draft profile list. So, what does his future potential in the National Football League look like? Let’s take a deeper look at his strengths, weaknesses, and when the Broncos should consider taking him this April.

Player Profile: Tai Felton — Wide Receiver — Maryland

Height: 6’1” | Weight: 183 pounds | Arm Length: 30” | Hand Size: 9”

40-yard dash: 4.37 seconds | 10-yard split: 1.51 seconds | Vertical: 39.5” | Broad Jump: 10’-10”

Statistics at Maryland: 46 games, 172 catches, 2,207 yards, 17 touchdowns.

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Hart’s Scouting Report

Positives:

• Improved each season and had a standout senior campaign as the Terrapins’ top target
• Viable screen and swing option that racks up quality yardage after the catch
• Good at working slants over the middle of the field generating first downs
• Elite workout numbers from NFL Combine with a 9.6 Relative Athletic Score
• Has the ability to beat defenders deep thanks to his 4.37 speed
• Does well adjusting to downfield throws

Negatives:

• Needs to add weight and strength to his frame
• Lacks physicality and grit as a run blocker
• Often outmatched in contested catch situations
• May struggle going up against physical corners and man and press coverage in the NFL

Hart’s Projection: Top 100 Selection | Third Round Value

Why the Denver Broncos should consider drafting Felton

Adding more playmakers to the roster would be beneficial for the Bo Nix and the potential of the Broncos’ offense in 2025. I have a feeling a receiver will be added, but I’m just not sure how high of a selection will be utilized. That’ll be up to Head Coach Sean Payton and General Manager George Paton and how their draft board is ultimately prioritized and finalized.

Felton is an ascending prospect who improved each season in college. His senior campaign showed he was capable of receiving a lot more volume which bodes well for him on his journey to the NFL. In my opinion, he profiles as a Z receiver at the next level who can be set in motion and is at his best creating yards after the catch. His route running developed more this past season and he proved to be a consistent threat on concepts over the middle of the field.

On top of that, his sub-4.4-speed is an elite trait calling card few in this class possess. There may be some overlap in utilization with Marvin Mims Jr., but he certainly would provide competition for Troy Franklin who struggled with consistency and deep ball tracking as a rookie. Overall, I think Felton will be drafted in the Top 100 and find a home somewhere in the third round. If he is on the board when the Broncos are picking then, he is definitely a prospect they should consider.