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Also, check out Matty’s other write-up of Jonah Coleman and LaNorris Sellers.
WR Nyck Harbor, South Carolina
Nyck Harbor is one of the most fascinating players in all of college football. First and foremost, the kid is a monster. He measures in at 6-5 and weighing 235 pounds. The South Carolina wide receiver hails from Washington, D.C. and fun fact, his father is a NASA engineer and a former U.S. Men’s National Team soccer player.
Harbor played both tight end and defensive end in high school before making the transition to wide receiver when he arrived in Columbia. Despite being relatively new to the position, his elite combination of size, strength, and speed has turned heads since day one. He’s still learning the nuances of receiver play, but his athletic profile is already unlike anything else in the college game.
2024 Showing
In 2024, Harbor led South Carolina in receiving yards despite a modest stat line. He racked up 26 catches on 42 targets for 376 yards and three total touchdowns. He averaged 14.5 yards per catch and posted a 16.0 average depth of target (ADOT), showing how the Gamecocks used him as a true vertical threat.
While his 1.35 yards per route run doesn’t stand out when looking at his analytical profile, the flashes of dominance were clear.
With his rare blend of explosiveness and length, Harbor has all the traits to be something special. He’s still developing, but there’s no denying that he’s one of the freakiest athletes in the country.
2025 Potential
Looking ahead to 2025, Harbor must take a massive step forward in his development to fulfill his potential. Right now, he’s a raw prospect who struggles to run routes with fluidity and consistency, and his 50 percent contested catch rate in 2024 left a lot to be desired.
The physical gifts will keep NFL scouts interested, but polish and production need to follow. If he can improve his ability to separate, track the ball, and win in tight coverage, Harbor could begin to live up to his immense ceiling. However, if the technical side of his game doesn’t catch up to the physical tools, it’s hard to imagine him sticking at the next level. 2025 is a make-or-break year for one of college football’s most intriguing specimens.
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