NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Georgia Tech WR Eric Rivers

Eric Rivers is a vertical matchup wide receiver who is capable of taking the top off the defense. Rivers excels as a deep option in the offense, but has to refine other areas of his game, making him a role-specific player.

He began his career at Memphis, where he walked onto campus as a former 3-star recruit in the 2021 class as a defensive back. Missed the entire 2022 season due to a shoulder injury. Afterward, Rivers transferred to Florida International, where he became the program's first AP All-American.

After two seasons at FIU, Rivers transferred again to Georgia Tech for his final season. His 2025 production was modest. He projects as a backup with room to improve and possibly carving out a role as a return specialist.

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Where He Wins

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- Winning the vertical plane; possesses threatening top-end speed and acceleration

- Uses speed to attack bailing corners before snapping off his routes; quickly eats up cushion

- Ball tracking and hand-eye coordination

- Runs routes with intentional deception and disguises his pace and speed

Areas of Improvement

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- Struggled with concentration drops in consecutive seasons

- Undersized wide receiver with limited catch radius

- Refining his route running tempo and timing

Grade, Rank, and Pro Comparison

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GRADE: 6.10 (Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

COMPARABLE GRADE: Charlie Jones (6.2 in 2023), Parker Washington (6.2 in 2023), Jadon Haselwood (6.1 in 2023)

OVERALL RANK: 220

POSITION RANK: WR31

PRO COMPARISON: Tyler Scott

Measurables and Testing Data

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Height: 5'10⅛"
Weight: 176
Hand: 9"
Arm: 30½"

40-YARD DASH: 4.35
Vertical: 37"
Broad Jump: 10'7"
3-Cone Drill: N/A
20-Yard Shuttle: N/A
Bench Press: N/A