Nate Boerkircher
Jacksonville JaguarsOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Nebraska · Big Ten
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 52 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 51 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 102 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 11 | 24 | 19 | 202 | 3 | 94 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Texas A&M · 2026 draft class
Nate Boerkircher is a blocking-first tight end from Texas A&M who has more in the tank as a route-runner than expected for a developmental prospect. A former walk-on at Nebraska who transferred to Texas A&M as a 3-star prospect Boerkircher caught 19 passes for 198 yards and 3 touchdowns in 2025 in a limited receiving role but showed intriguing offensive upside beyond the stat line. At 6-4 and 250 pounds he plays with a finisher's mentality lining up blocks on the move with focused accuracy and is not afraid to knock defenders off their feet with determination. His zone coverage recognition stands out as he settles into vacated space as a reliable option for his quarterback finding soft spots in coverage with good awareness. Boerkircher is a reliable pass-catcher who attacks the ball with his hands and has a good feel for adjusting his route path based on defensive leverage flashing stem manipulation tactics that create separation. He will earn a living as an extra blocker in the run and screen game with the ability to wipe out defenders on the move and in space. At the Senior Bowl he showed competency in pass-protection and route-running drills logging 22 snaps with 4 positive grades in one-on-one pass situations and zero negative marks. However Boerkircher lacks pop at the point of attack as an in-line blocker allowing defenders into his chest to control the engagement and he needs to locate his hands better for consistent leverage in the run game. He is not an overly explosive or agile athlete and has not proved to be a significant threat after the catch with limited ability to create space once the ball is in his hands. Man coverage is tough for him to shake loose from as he lacks the burst and agility for consistent separation. Bleacher Report graded him 6.3 ranking him 176th overall and TE15 comparing him to Daniel Bellinger. ESPN's Mel Kiper ranked him 9th among tight ends.
Strengths
- Finisher's mentality lining up blocks with focused accuracy and determination
- Excellent zone acumen settling into vacated space as reliable option
- Reliable pass-catcher attacking the ball with his hands consistently
- Route path adjustment based on defensive leverage with stem manipulation
- Effective blocker in run and screen game wiping out defenders on the move
- Senior Bowl performance with 4 positive grades in pass protection drills
- Walk-on-to-starter story showing competitive determination and work ethic
- Good feel for finding soft spots in coverage
Concerns
- Lacks pop at the point of attack as in-line blocker
- Allows defenders into his chest to control engagement
- Not explosive or agile limiting after-catch threat
- Man coverage difficult to shake lacking burst for separation
- Play strength needs improvement against NFL defensive linemen
- Inconsistent hand placement when blocking
- Limited receiving production with only 19 catches in 2025
- Walk-on background suggesting lower athletic ceiling
Honors
NFL Combine invitee (2026). Senior Bowl participant (2026). Mel Kiper #9 TE