The 2025 NFL Draft will begin on April 24, and to prepare for that, we need Bucs fans to be fully prepared in every way. Of course, we will cover players the Bucs will need, but it is important to go beyond that.
In the case of this wide receiver report, we will cover the position here at Bucs Wire because the team needs some better talent at the position.
The Bucs have future Hall of Famer Mike Evans, who will be around for a few more seasons. We are unsure if Chris Godwin will be part of the future, but the fans sure hope he is. Even if they bring back Godwin, the team needs some competition for Jalen McMillan and more depth. This year, more than ever, we have seen the need for depth at the position due to all the injuries they have had to overcome.
With that in mind, here is a wide receiver prospect who could don a Bucs uniform next season.
Player Information
Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Tre Harris (9) hauls in a touchdown pass during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 23, 2024. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]
Player: Tre Harris
School: Ole Miss
Year: Ole Miss (Formerly Lousianna Tech)
DOB (Age when drafted): February 28, 2002 (23)
Height (unofficial): 6-2
Weight (unofficial): 205 lbs.
Player Background
Oct 5, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Tre Harris (9) celebrates knocking a pass away from South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Dalevon Campbell (15), in the hedge, in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
- 2-star player according to 247 Sports
- Was Malik Nabers high school quarterback
- First-Team All-C-USA in 2022
- First Team All-SEC in 2024
Career Stats
Sep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Tre Harris (9) stiff arms Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Zion Childress (11) during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Receptions: 220
Receiving Yards: 3,545
Yards Per Reception: 16.1
Receiving Touchdowns: 29
Drops: 15
Notable PFF Numbers in 2024
Sep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Tre Harris (9) runs after a catch for a first down as Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Jordan Lovett (25) pursues during the second half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Receiving Grade: 89.4
Yards Per Reception After Contact: 7.7
Average Depth of Target: 12
Yards Per Route Run: 5.15
Contested Catch Rate: 61.5%
Player Strengths
Sep 21, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Tre Harris (9) catches the ball for a touchdown over Georgia Southern Eagles defensive backs Dorrian Smith (23) and TJ Smith (5) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
- Shows the ability to turn on his game-changing speed at a moments notice
- Route running can be rough at times but good footwork gets him through it
- A big play waiting to happen, targeted downfield most often
- Strong through his routes, doesn’t get knocked off them easily
- Finds the ball through tight coverage and can win 50/50 balls when thrown his way
Trait Grades
Sep 21, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Tre Harris (9) catches the ball for a touchdown over Georgia Southern Eagles defensive back Dorrian Smith (23) during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Hands: 6
Release: 6
Route Running: 5.5
Separation: 7
Contested Catches: 5.5
Ball Tracking: 6
Body Control: 6
YAC Ability: 7
Agility: 7
Size/Strength: 6
Player Summary
Aug 31, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Tre Harris (9) spins away from a tackle during the first half against the Furman Paladins at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Tre Harris was one of the most explosive players in college football last season. He was a big play machine for Ole Miss and was able to be one of the reasons the Rebel offense was among the best in the nation. Harris does a great job of being strong through his routes whenever he faces physical coverage. He doesn’t get knocked around easily, and with the ball in his hands, he is able to be a YAC monster with his speed and strength. He is going to be a big play monster in the NFL but will take some time to develop into something more. In the meantime, teams can use him on long-down situations and kick returns.
Grade: 6.2
