2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Reggie Virgil (WR – Texas Tech)

FantasyPros will be taking a look at early NFL Draft scouting reports before the Combine in February. Here’s a look at Texas Tech WR Reggie Virgil.

2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Reggie Virgil

Reggie Virgil (WR – Texas Tech)

6-foot-3 | 190 Pounds

Background

Originally attended Miami Ohio, where he played sparingly for the first two seasons of his career before leading the team in receiving yards and touchdowns in 2024, posting 41-816-9 (19.9). Transferred to Texas Tech for this past season, posting 55-676-6 (12.3) and scoring touchdowns on two rushes as well.

Positives

Tall, long-limbed receiver who was a productive two-year starter between two different programs. Typically lined up on the left side of the field this past year. Very fast receiver who gets up to speed quickly and is able to threaten defenses down the field; his ability to beat defenders downfield gave him some generous cushions, which created opportunities for shorter throws. Uses split releases and stutter-steps effectively against press. Shows good hip sink into the route stem. Looks crisp, snapping off in-breaking routes. Works in some tempo changes, with good suddenness. Despite being on the thin side, shows a willingness to work over the middle of the field. Has a wide catch radius due to his height/length, and does a very good job of adjusting to throws away from his frame; is able to leap up and high-point throws, or scoop up low passes. Overall, body control and flexibility are very good. Speed gives him the potential to break off chunks of yardage after the catch when he’s able to find a lane or pocket of space to operate with.

Negatives

Frame is still on the thin side and lacks ideal functional strength; was working against big cushions during the games reviewed, but might struggle to release against bigger, more physical cornerbacks. Since he tended to line up on the left side, it was hard to get a feel for his technique from the other side. Route-running skills look pretty good, but he wasn’t asked to run the widest variety of different routes; his tree consisted primarily of a mix of deep shots, hitches, slants, and in-breakers. Timing can be disrupted by physicality. Struggles to use his frame to box out opposing defenders when targeted, catching fewer than half of his career contested catches and allowing defenders to get their hands on some of his targets. Focus drops can be a bit of an issue, with nine against 100 career catches. Doesn’t survive contact as a runner. Lacks power and physicality as a blocker; gives pretty good effort, but isn’t much more than a nuisance due to his spindly build.

Summary

A tall, thin receiver with very good speed, solid attention to detail as a route-runner, and a wide catch radius, he functioned as a deep threat in school, especially before transferring to Texas Tech, and that allowed him to work underneath the defense. Most of his issues stem from a lack of strength, so the biggest question he’ll face is whether he can add additional bulk without losing his speed. If so, he could end up being a pretty good deep threat in the mold of Robbie Chosen.

Projection: Round 5