2027 NFL Scouting Report: K.J. Duff

Prospect Summary:

Receivers that are especially adept at producing first downs on third-down plays and producing a four-point play with a contested touchdown catch in the red zone are a very valuable commodity for NFL teams, and Duff could be a real asset to make those kinds of conversions as a pro. He is a giant receiver, and cornerbacks can do everything right to only have Duff make a catch over them. With his stature, Duff is a serious mismatch weapon and receiving asset.

Duff is a mismatch weapon and has the potential to be a dangerous receiver in the NFL. He is a monster in the short to intermediate part of the field as a high volume possessional receiver. He is superb at getting open on slants, digs, crossers, and using his big frame to wall off cornerbacks. With his giant size, Duff can block defenders from the ball and come up with tough catches to move the chains. Duff is a tremendous third-down weapon to get conversions for his quarterback. Duff easily uses his height and leaping ability to make receptions over defensive backs, and with his size, he is never really covered. That makes Duff a real asset in the red zone as he can body up cornerbacks and make catches over cornerbacks in the end zone. Duff projects as a great weapon for third downs and in the red zone

To go along with his size and stature, Duff has very strong hands, and he snatches the ball out of the air. While he is big, Duff runs well for his size and runs good routes in the short to intermediate portion of the field. Many big receivers have issues with stiffness and are too speed deficient, but Duff runs well and has nice agility for a big wideout. As a pro, Duff could be a tremendous red zone and third-down weapon.

Duff has the potential to be a high volume possessional receiver in the NFL, and he could be a No. 1 receiver for his NFL team. Even if he doesn’t become a No. 1, he could be a very dangerous and valuable No. 2 wideout.