Garrett Oakley, TE, Kansas State: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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Position |
Tight End (TE) |
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Jersey Number |
#86 |
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Class |
Senior |
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School |
Kansas State |
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Height / Weight |
6’5″ / 245 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Columbus, Neb. / Scotus Central Catholic |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Receiving Productivity
|
Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
Rec |
Yds |
Avg |
Rec TD |
|
2023 |
Kansas State |
Big 12 |
R-SO |
10 |
11 |
154 |
14.0 |
2 |
|
2024 |
Kansas State |
Big 12 |
R-JR |
13 |
22 |
236 |
10.7 |
5 |
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2025 |
Kansas State |
Big 12 |
SR |
11 |
38 |
389 |
10.2 |
6 |
|
Total |
34 |
71 |
779 |
11.0 |
13 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics based on verified collegiate performance and movement profiles.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.70 – 4.78 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 36.0″ – 38.0″
- Broad Jump: 9’8″ – 10’0″
- 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.25 – 4.35 seconds
- 3-Cone Drill: 7.05 – 7.20 seconds
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
A Columbus, Nebraska native, Garrett Oakley has developed into a reliable “F” tight end prospect during his time at Kansas State. After emerging as a contributor in 2023, he steadily increased his production, finishing the 2025 season as a focal point of the Wildcats’ passing attack with 38 receptions and 6 touchdowns. His background as a multi-sport athlete at Scotus Central Catholic provided a foundation for his current skill set, characterized by high-level awareness and reliable hands in traffic.
Key Strengths
- Red-Zone Reliability: Demonstrates a natural feel for soft spots in zone coverage and utilizes his 6’5″ frame to become a consistent scoring threat, evidenced by his 13 career touchdowns.
- Situational Awareness: Highly effective in critical down situations; in 2025, he proved capable of moving the chains on 3rd down and showed impressive concentration on high-leverage catches.
- Ball Skills: Graded as an above-average catcher, allowing him to be a viable target even when not fully separated from defenders.
- Physicality/Toughness: Boasts a strong stamina and toughness profile, making him a durable option who can handle high-volume snaps as both a receiver and a blocker.
Developmental Focus
As he prepares for the next level, Oakley’s development will focus on expanding his versatility as a blocker against NFL-caliber edge defenders. While he possesses the frame and technical awareness to operate in the middle of the field, refining his release against physical linebackers and becoming a more consistent inline blocker will be key to securing a role in diverse professional offensive systems.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
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All-Star Game Notes
pending
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
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