College TE Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green (1 Viewer)

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Can McKinley's Harold Fannin Jr. follow Antonio Gates as the MAC's next great tight end?

Bowling Green star Harold Fannin Jr. declares for NFL draft

Harold Fannin Jr. NFL Draft 2025: Scouting Report for Bowling Green TE

Harold Fannin Jr. 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Bowling Green Falcons TE

 

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NFL Draft Files
Harold Fannin Jr. is the most productive TE in NCAA history, posting 1,555 yards and 10 TDs in 2024.

Has an impressive 2.2% career drop rate and caught 54.5% of contested balls in 2024, and eluded 33(!!) tackles.

He’ll be 20 on draft night. Also peep that blocking at the end

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Quentin Krzysko
Harold Fannin Jr. is a different type of athlete at the tight end position. While he might not be TE1 in this year's draft, he might be the draft class's most interesting players at the position.

Positives:
Impressive athlete with rare body control and flexibility for his size. Naturally smooth route-runner with a good feel for space.
Vertical speed to threaten the seams with route running footwork and agility to run breaking route concepts effectively.
Dangerous ball carrier with the ability to pick up yards after the catch by making people miss or breaking tackles.

Negatives:
Underweight to play in-line. Blocking technique, knowledge, and power will need to improve to play in-line at the NFL level.
Focus drops and miscommunication with the quarterback showed up multiple times on tape.
Excelled against a lower level of competition where he was the best player on the field and used as a chess piece for the offense. What is his role in the NFL?

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NFL Draft Files
Harold Fannin Jr. set FBS records for:

TE Receptions (117)
TE Receiving yards (1550)
Yards after contact (868)
Missed tackles forced (32)

Should be a first round pick in a stacked TE class.

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PFF College
Harold Fannin Jr had a HISTORICAL 2024 Season:

117 Receptions (FBS TE Record)
1,550 Yards (FBS TE Record)
868 Yards After Contact (PFF Era Record)
32 Missed Tackles Forced (PFF Era Record)
96.5 Receiving Grade (PFF Era Record)

@BG_Football

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[BigTex]

Thank you, underrated can’t wait to see him in the Senor Bowl.

Tex

 

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Trevor Sikkema
.@BG_Football TE Harold Fannin Jr with the one-handed TD catch in the red zone period

This is how Fannin wins— explosive first step, hand work to get clean vs. press, great ball skills. One foot down, but we’ll take it

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Trevor Sikkema
.@BG_Football TE Harold Fannin Jr. is known for his receiving, but he’ll give you some pop as a blocker. Nice block here as the lead on this counter run to spring the back past the line

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Ryan Fowler
Enjoyed catching up with Harold Fannin Jr. Versatile & explosive athlete that has let his game as a blocker do the talking this week.

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Harold Fannin Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile (NFL.com)

 

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Marcus Mosher
The numbers for Harold Fannin Jr. are just silly.

100th percentile dominator rating

92nd percentile breakout age.

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[Unwrittenlaw]

Only red flag I see is his yards per reception is low compared to like Mcbride, Kelce and Andrews, Gronk etc in college

 

[(HULK)]

I think his outlook depends on landing spot more than most TEs. The right coach that can maximize who he is, this guy will be fantasy relevant immediately. The wrong coach, not sure he even lasts in the league.

 

[menobrown]

I've had to move him down to TE6 right now in part because of how much I like other TE's but also because I'm not at all a fan of hearing stuff like H-back/FB projections for him by some.

 

[socrates]

I've had to move him down to TE6 right now in part because of how much I like other TE's but also because I'm not at all a fan of hearing stuff like H-back/FB projections for him by some.

Like you, I have moved Fannin down in my rankings, from TE3 to TE5.

TE1 | Tyler Warren | Penn State
TE2 | Colston Loveland | Michigan
~~~~~~~~ Tier Break ~~~~~~~~
TE3 | Elijah Arroyo | Miami ▲
TE4 | Mason Taylor | LSU ▲
TE5 | Harold Fannin, Jr. | Bowling Green
~~~~~~~~ Tier Break ~~~~~~~~
TE6 | Gunnar Helm | Texas
TE7 | Oronde Gadsden II | Syracuse

I am curious about who you have as your TE5.

 

[menobrown]

I've had to move him down to TE6 right now in part because of how much I like other TE's but also because I'm not at all a fan of hearing stuff like H-back/FB projections for him by some.

Like you, I have moved Fannin down in my rankings, from TE3 to TE5.

TE1 | Tyler Warren | Penn State
TE2 | Colston Loveland | Michigan
~~~~~~~~ Tier Break ~~~~~~~~
TE3 | Elijah Arroyo | Miami ▲
TE4 | Mason Taylor | LSU ▲
TE5 | Harold Fannin, Jr. | Bowling Green
~~~~~~~~ Tier Break ~~~~~~~~
TE6 | Gunnar Helm | Texas
TE7 | Oronde Gadsden II | Syracuse

I am curious about who you have as your TE5.

Goes like this:

1. Warren
2. Loveland

3. Taylor

4. Arroyo
5. Helm

6. Fanning
7. Ferguson

 

[BigTex]

Fanning had 100 catches, 1,342 yards and nine touchdowns last year. Fanning also had the highest yards per route run in the class (3.65). He brings an unusual build, as he has very long legs that make him a little stiff when changing direction on horizontal breaking routes. Fanning does has after-the-catch ability with a strong stiff arm, which he used effectively to force 32 missed tackles.

Tex

 

[JohnnyU]

Tucker Kraft with less bulk? I worry abut his weight.

 

[Penguin]

I've had to move him down to TE6 right now in part because of how much I like other TE's but also because I'm not at all a fan of hearing stuff like H-back/FB projections for him by some.

Like you, I have moved Fannin down in my rankings, from TE3 to TE5.

TE1 | Tyler Warren | Penn State
TE2 | Colston Loveland | Michigan
~~~~~~~~ Tier Break ~~~~~~~~
TE3 | Elijah Arroyo | Miami ▲
TE4 | Mason Taylor | LSU ▲
TE5 | Harold Fannin, Jr. | Bowling Green
~~~~~~~~ Tier Break ~~~~~~~~
TE6 | Gunnar Helm | Texas
TE7 | Oronde Gadsden II | Syracuse

I am curious about who you have as your TE5.

Goes like this:

1. Warren
2. Loveland

3. Taylor

4. Arroyo
5. Helm

6. Fanning
7. Ferguson

I have the same top 6 in that order as Meno

 

[Faust]

David J. Gautieri
There are plenty of examples of “small-school” TE’s finding success as pros.

⁃ Trey McBride
⁃ Dallas Goedert
⁃ Tucker Kraft
⁃ Jonnu Smith
⁃ Isaiah Likely

Harold Fannin Jr’s “small-school” production blows all of those TE‘s out of the water.

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Dwain McFarland
Concerns of Harold Fannin Jr. facing part-time status due to size & blocking.

Weight & PFF Run Block grade of recent TEs.

Fannin: 238 | 69.6
Bowers: 243 | 71.4
LaPorta: 245 | 56.1
Likely: 245 | 69.9
Kincaid: 246 | 60.5

Avg combine/draftees since 18: 249 | 63.2

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It hasn't worked out for Likely/Kincaid so far but they also had incumbent TEs.

Could be same fate for Fannin, but should we rule out the chance that Fannin can play more than we think in a good landing spot?

Kind of feels like the RBs under 200 argument. League is evolving.

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Worth noting that I didn't adjust any of the run blocking data for schedule, which is obviously a factor playing at Bowling Green versus Georgia, etc.

But Trey McBride was from Colorado State: 246 | 69.9

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[Penguin]

Can't deny his production but something is just off

 

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Kent Lee Platte
Harold Fannin Jr. is a TE prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored an unofficial 6.23 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 454 out of 1202 TE from 1987 to 2025.

Splits projected, times unofficial.

ras.football/ras-informatio…

https://x.com/mathbomb/status/1895633120768246061?s=61

Brett Kollmann
For what it’s worth, there is not a strong history of 6’3” 240lb tight ends that run 4.7 getting drafted very highly.

https://x.com/brettkollmann/status/1895635446090383397?s=61

 

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Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT
Harold Fannin running a 4.73u really puts this clip of him wearing lead cleats into perspective

https://x.com/jmthrivept/status/1895630867374170358?s=61

Marcus Mosher
Isaiah Likely ran a 4.80 at 245 pounds.

It's why I'm not scared off by a 4.72 for Harold Fannin Jr.

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Anthony DiBona
Many people will be concerned about Harold Fannin Jr.’s size and speed but not me.

My favorite comparison for Fannin has always been Jonnu Smith.

Fannin came in at 6’3, 241 lbs. and ran a 4.71 in the 40-yard dash.

Smith was 6’3”, 248 lbs. and ran a 4.62 in the 40-yard dash.

https://x.com/dibonanfl/status/1895643585200210278?s=61

 

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Kent Lee Platte
Harold Fannin Jr. is a TE prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored an unofficial 7.57 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 297 out of 1216 TE from 1987 to 2025.

Splits projected, times unofficial.

ras.football/ras-informatio…

https://x.com/mathbomb/status/1895686161722667386?s=61

Elite Drafters
Harold Fannin Jr

4.73 40 not ideal.

Athleticism is highly predictive for TE position.

Agility and overall RAS not bad though.

https://x.com/elite_drafters/status/1895687682518630586?s=61

 

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Warren Sharp
Harold Fannin:

youngest TE in draft class (20 yrs old)

50% of his team's receiving yards

#1 highest of any player in country

29% missed tackle rate

#1 most missed tackles in TE class

zone coverage is on the rise & he crushed zone coverage: 4.1 yds/route

#1 best in TE class

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Anthony DiBona
When I watched film of Bowling Green TE Harold Fannin Jr., I always appreciated the unique ways that he was used by HC Scot Loeffler, who is now the Eagles QB coach.

Wildcat QB
Pass attempt from RB
Screen targets from the backfield

Loeffler had Fannin do it all!

https://x.com/dibonanfl/status/1895627800918573126?s=61

 

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Anthony DiBona
When I watched film of Bowling Green TE Harold Fannin Jr., I always appreciated the unique ways that he was used by HC Scot Loeffler, who is now the Eagles QB coach.

Wildcat QB
Pass attempt from RB
Screen targets from the backfield

Loeffler had Fannin do it all!

https://x.com/dibonanfl/status/1895627800918573126?s=61

Anthony DiBona doesn’t realize that is a Dallas Goedert Tweet. Higher RAS, better forty time, bigger TE, already proven it at pro level. Hurt often, though, so Fannin could be an option, I guess.