From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Texas Tech wide receiver Reggie Virgil.
No. 1 REGGIE VIRGIL/ WR, TEXAS TECH (SENIOR) – 6-2, 187 pounds.
Combine Measurements
Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Reggie Virgil 6-2/187 9 1/4 31 1/4 N/A
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
4.57 1.58 N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
10’7” 36 N/A
The Good
— Good height and solid weight with good hand size
— Played outside and in the slot; used on all three levels
— Did a lot of work over the middle of the field
— Solid acceleration and quickness off the LOS
— Hands are very good and adjusts well around his frame
— Comfortable on the back shoulder throws and can take a hit
— Solid blocking effort on defenders in front of him
— Experience on kick and punt cover
The Bad
— Play strength is marginal and can get rerouted by defenders
— Speed is adequate overall
— Rounds off his routes especially on in-breaking routes
— Doesn’t keep his speed out of breaks
— Slowed down on some deep routes when looking back for the ball
— Poor after the catch breaking tackles or making defenders miss
— Footwork to mirror defender as a blocker is lacking
Stats
— 50 games/25 starts
— Career: 100 receptions, 1,583 yards, 15.8 YPR, 16 TD, 2 rushes, 35 yards, 2 TD
— 2025: 57 receptions, 705 yards, 12.4 YPR, 6 TD, 2 rushes for 25 yards, 2 TD
— Played at Miami of Ohio (2022-2024)
— Big 12 Honorable Mention (2025)
— Senior Bowl invitee
— 2024: Second team All-MAC
— 2025: Led Texas Tech in receptions and was second in yards and touchdown receptions
— Career high eight receptions in the Big 12 Championship win against BYU
— Averaged 19.9 yards per reception in 2024
Injury History
— 2025: April surgery for left pinkie toe, missed spring game
— 2025: Listed as questionable prior to West Virginia game (ankle)
Background
— Birthday: May 14, 2004 (21)
— Played wide receiver and defensive back at Mount Dora Christian Academy in Mount Dora, Fla
— Two-time team captain in high school
— First team All-State honors as a senior
— Scored 18 touchdowns his senior season including one on an interception return
— Also played basketball and track and field
— Youngest of five children
— Enjoys basketball and bowling outside in personal time
Tape Breakdown
Reggie Virgil is a receiver of good height and weight with solid arm length and good hand size. He began his career with Miami of Ohio, spending three years there before transferring to Texas Tech. He played primarily on the outside but spent time in the slot, as well.
His route tree was diverse, and he was used on all three levels. He was targeted often on the short and intermediate levels on routes and had success on screen, slant, dig, whip and back shoulder routes.
Against off coverage, he has solid acceleration off the line of scrimmage. He has solid quickness to create space against press without jam or will incorporate hesitations before the break.
On comeback routes, he displays a good hip drop and will use physicality at the top if necessary to create space. His hands are very good, and he adjusts well all around his frame and will high point when needed. He has good awareness near the sideline and looked comfortable on back shoulder. He doesn’t fear routes over the middle and can take a hit and hold on to the ball. On the scramble drill, he was solid finding space to help his quarterback. After the catch, he has solid acceleration and will get the yards that are readily available.
Here is a sample of some of his receptions.
As a blocker, when he chooses, he can get into the right position and will try to stay engaged to help his teammate.
Against physical defenders, they will hinder his releases. His speed is adequate and doesn’t stress defenders consistently down the field. He rounds off and slows out of the break on a lot of his routes, especially to the inside allowing defenders to stick with him.
On deep routes, he slows when he looks for the ball but shows improvement later in the season.
After the catch, he was poor breaking tackles or making defenders miss. His play strength overall is marginal and can get knocked off his route.
As a blocker, his feet to mirror are marginal and he lacks the play strength to control his player. Additionally, he doesn’t take good angles to get inside of defender when lined up wide.
Conclusion
Virgil is of good height and solid weight. He played outside and inside and was used on all three levels. He has solid acceleration and quickness off the line of scrimmage and has a good hip drop on comeback routes. His hands are good. He adjusts well around his frame and has good sideline awareness.
Areas to improve include sharpening his route running and explosiveness out of breaks. Adding yards after the catch, improving his play strength, and improving blocking technique will enhance his usefulness.
Virgil has some good qualities, and his hands are really good. You have to admire his work in the middle of the field. There is potential there, but the route running needs to be cleaned up for him to really be effective. He will be capable of playing the Z or in the slot being used on short and intermediate levels including crossing routes with and occasionally deep shot as well. He also has a history of usage on special teams coverage units so that is valuable.
For a player comp, I’ll give you Ronnie Bell. Bell has good ball skills and adjusts well, but lacks the suddenness out of breaks and needed to work on his route running.
NFL Projection: Early to Mid-Day ThreeSteelers Depot Grade: 7.2 (Spot Starter)Grade Range: 6.6 – 7.5Games Watched: 2025 – At Utah, At Arizona State, Vs UCF, Vs BYU (Big 12 Championship), Vs Oregon
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