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What Can Tai Felton Bring to the Commanders’ Receiving Corps?

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Hogs Haven takes a look at 2025 NFL Draft prospects that could contribute to the Commanders

Tai Felton, WR
School: University of Maryland-College Park | Conference: Big Ten Conference
College Experience: Senior | Draft Age: 22 (Week 1)
Height / Weight: 6’1”/ 183 lbs
Projected Draft Status: 4th-5th round

Player Comparison: Taller Phillip Dorsett/Jordan Addison

College Statistics

Receiving & Rushing Table
Receiving Rushing Scrimmage
Season Team Conf Class Pos G Rec Yds Y/R TD Y/G Att Yds Y/A TD Y/G Plays Yds Avg TD Awards
2021* Maryland Big Ten FR WR 8 5 51 10.2 0 6.4 0 0 0 0.0 5 51 10.2 0
2022* Maryland Big Ten SO WR 13 23 309 13.4 2 23.8 0 0 0 0.0 23 309 13.4 2
2023* Maryland Big Ten JR WR 13 48 723 15.1 6 55.6 1 16 16.0 0 1.2 49 739 15.1 6
2024 Maryland Big Ten SR WR 12 96 1124 11.7 9 93.7 2 23 11.5 0 1.9 98 1147 11.7 9
Career 46 172 2207 12.8 17 48.0 3 39 13.0 0 0.8 175 2246 12.8 17
Provided by CFB at Sports Reference: View Original Table
Generated 3/5/2025.

Player Overview

Ashburn, Virginia native Tai Felton is a steady improver. Coming from Stone Bridge High School as a three-star recruit, he spent his entire collegiate career at University of Maryland-College Park. His role and playing time grew each season until he became the primary pass-catcher in his senior season where he totaled career highs in multiple statistical categories (96 receptions, 1124 receiving yards, nine TDs).

Tai Felton worked primarily out of the slot position where he also projects to spend his time in the pros. He takes advantage of the extra space to get open in short and immediate routes. He also has the long speed to stretch the field and his 6’1” frame gives passers a good downfield target. Felton is limited by his lack of physicality whether battling defenders or as a blocker. Tai projects to be a role-specific wide receiver. After a good Combine, Felton could rise to a late Day 2 selection. Felton’s ability to add functional strength without losing speed will determine how impactful he could be at the professional level.

Awards:

  • Senior Bowl participant

Strengths

  • Good athleticism. Tested well at the Combine.
  • Good frame with the ability to add muscle.
  • Great deep threat speed.
  • Can make defenders miss in space.
  • Good hips allow him to run smoothly through routes.

Weaknesses

  • Gets bullied by press coverage.
  • Subpar in run blocking.
  • Limited play strength due to frame.
  • Needs to refine his route-running.

Let’s See His Work

Interviews

How Will He Fit On The Team

With the addition of Deebo Samuel, Washington will have three signed wide receivers. While Deebo adds a versatile physical receiver, the Commanders can use a wide receiver prospect with upside who can threaten as a playmaker. Tai Felton can come in as rotational depth and occasional playmaker. He adds a young player in the wide receiver room who can take advantage of the attention focused on Deebo and Terry McLaurin with his combination of burst, separation, and making defenders miss after the catch. His path to becoming an every down receiver will depend on if he can add functional strength and improve his run blocking.