File LB-19 · National rank 197 · 2027 class
Taye Brown
6'2"Height
228 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
My Grade
7.2/10
Day 3 Caliber
Current · Draft Caliber
7.0 Floor
range 0.4
Ceiling 7.4
7.4/10
Day 3 Caliber
Ceiling · +0.2
7.0/10
Day 3 Caliber
Floor · −0.2
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2) · Big 12 draft-temper · LB lower-value.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.2.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
7.2
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer — 93 tk, 1.5 sacks, 1 INT (2025). Grade benchmarked to a Big 12 draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Apr 17, 2026Arizona's Taye Brown 'Diligent' Work Setting Him Apart - Sports Illustrated