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Summer is here, sort of, 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.
Dylan Wade is a fun tight end who, to be frank, is not much of a blocker, but rather an explosive piece in the passing attack. He has shown that he can be a reliable piece in an offense and versatile. Wade does a great job of finding space, whether it is in holes in the defense or by separating himself with his movement skills. What I enjoy most is watching him have the microwave effect, where he heats up quickly, and the speed he possesses allows him to turn small plays into big ones. The tight end class lacks some explosiveness down the rankings, but Wade helps make up for it.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft: Summer report on UCF TE Dylan Wade
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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
- Houston
- Jacksonville State
- Cincinnati
Background Info
- Listed at 6-2/240 lbs.
- 3-Star recruit according to 247 Sports
- Played basketball and shot put in high school
- Transferred to UCF from Maryland
- All-Big 12 Honorable Mention in 2025
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 110 Targets
- 76 Receptions
- 918 Receiving Yards
- 12.1 Yards Per Reception
- 9 Touchdowns
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- Used in-line as a tight end 48.5% of the time
- 1.69 Yards Per Route Ran
- Average Depth of Target of 8.1 Yards
- 4 Drops
- 6 Contested Catches Made
Strengths
- Can be a reliable receiving option in an offense
- Good footwork and hips fluidity to separate
- Surprises you with his speed, builds momentum quickly
- Can be used in line or in the slot as a receiver
- Can be a downfield threat if used that way
Player Summary
Dylan Wade is a fun tight end who, to be frank, is not much of a blocker, but rather an explosive piece in the passing attack. He has shown that he can be a reliable piece in an offense and versatile. Wade does a great job of finding space, whether it is in holes in the defense or by separating himself with his movement skills. What I enjoy most is watching him have the microwave effect, where he heats up quickly, and the speed he possesses allows him to turn small plays into big ones. The tight end class lacks some explosiveness down the rankings, but Wade helps make up for it.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft: Summer report on UCF TE Dylan Wade
Continue reading...
