Scouting Report
Approved · Oct 4, 2026Will Ellis
Overall grade
- 0-49Undetermined
- 50-59D-III / Dev
- 60-69D-II / NAIA
- 70-74FCS
- 75-84Group of 5
- 85-89Power 4
- 90-94Blue Chip
- 95-100Elite / Top 100
Quality size, especially for an H-back as a 2028 prospect. Listed at an unverified 6-foot-3, 230 pounds. He'd ideally be closer to 6-foot-4 to be a true in-line tight end, but his mass is solid at this stage. He has a good-looking weight distribution throughout his frame. He likely can't add much more weight but can easily sit around 245 to 250 pounds and still move around comfortably. His length appears slightly above average, with a wingspan likely close to 77 or 78 inches. Blocking is the strongest area of his game, and it isn't particularly close. He's a physical,…
Top Attributes
- Technical proficiency as a blocker; great hand usage and leg drive. - Physicality and tenacity when engaged with defenders and as a ball carrier. - Solid and reliable pass catcher in the underneath and intermediate passing game.
Areas to Develop
- Must improve his wiggle, change of direction, and top-end speed in order to become a more effective threat in the passing game. - Would like to see more pop and power in his hands in his initial strike when engaging defenders. - Needs to be able to add mass and get stronger without sacrificing movement skills.
Film Review Notes
Hard-nosed tight end/H-back prospect that lines up as an H, in-line Y, and split out in the slot. Physical player. Very tough and tenacious blocker. Looks to drive and finish defenders into the dirt. Decent burst and fires off the line low with good pad level. Does a good job of using his length to initiate contact and gain leverage. Has some power to him. Not a ton of shock in his hands yet, but great leg drive that allows him to move defenders off the line of scrimmage. Solid hands catcher. Does a good job of catching the ball away from his frame. Need to see more from him in terms of overall athletic ability. Lacks ideal foot speed when navigating in space; as a receiver and as a blocker. Need to see more urgency and suddenness in his movements. Would like to see more from him in terms of route running and wiggle as well. Lacks ideal fluidity in his movements, need to see him play a bit looser. Would like to see him develop more shock in his hands; should come with added mass and strength in the weight room.
Graded Skills
0–10 Scale
- 7.5Size
- 7.4Frame/length
- 6.5Burst/acceleration
- 6.3Top-end speed
- 6.9Ball skills
- 6.8Contested catch
- 6.3Route-running
- 6.8Run after catch
- 7.9Blocking
- 7.7Physicality/effort