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Summer is here, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Barkate follows his quarterback from Duke to Miami in the hopes they can continue to help each other out. He was someone who Duke made a point to get the ball in his hands anyway possible. As a result, he was able to showcase his strength and vision as a runner with the ball in his hands. His YAC ability allows him to take short-yardage opportunities and create chunk plays for the offense. While doing so, he showcases good body control as well to be able to work the sideline or attack the ball in the air.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Cooper Barkate, WR, Miami (FL)
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Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Film
- Georgia Tech
- Clemson
Background Info
- Listed at 6-1/195 lbs.
- 3-Star recruit according to 247 Sports
- Dad played at UCLA as a punter
- Sister played collegiate soccer
- Transferred from Harvard to Duke to Miami (FL)
- First-team Ivy League in 2024
- Second-team All-ACC in 2025
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 21.4% Target share of the passing offense
- 185 Receptions
- 2,832 Receiving yards
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- 5.2 Yards after contact per reception
- 2.65 Yards per route run
- Average depth of target of 13.2 yards
- 18 Drops
- 21 Contested catches
Strengths
- Strength with and without the ball
- Runs through arm tackles
- Can build momentum as a runner quickly
- YAC ability due to his strength and vision
- Good body control when working the sideline and in the air
Player Summary
Barkate follows his quarterback from Duke to Miami in the hopes they can continue to help each other out. He was someone who Duke made a point to get the ball in his hands anyway possible. As a result, he was able to showcase his strength and vision as a runner with the ball in his hands. His YAC ability allows him to take short-yardage opportunities and create chunk plays for the offense. While doing so, he showcases good body control as well to be able to work the sideline or attack the ball in the air.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Cooper Barkate, WR, Miami (FL)
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