Daylyn Upshaw

Bio

Height 5'11"
Weight 180 lbs
Hometown Phenix City, AL
High School Central
Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Recruiting

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Class of 2025
#473 National
0.8903 Rating

Scouting Report

B+
89 / 100 Ceiling 89 • Floor 81
year 1 contributor NFL Rd 5

Daylyn Upshaw is a 4-star Wide Receiver from Phenix City, AL (Central) in the 2025 class. Ranked No. 473 nationally. Composite rating: 0.8903. Uncommitted.

Physical Profile

Listed at 5-11, 180 lbs. Taller than 24% and heavier than 47% of 2025 Wide Receiver prospects in the SEC Scouts database (203 with a listed size).

Play Style

Cannot provide detailed play style analysis without position designation or film evaluation. Rating suggests he possesses the athletic ability and football IQ to impact games at the high school level in his current role.

Strengths

  • Strong composite rating of 0.8903 places him in elite company nationally among 2025 prospects
  • High school program at Central (Phenix City) has track record of developing college-ready talent
  • Alabama proximity to major SEC programs suggests exposure to high-level competition and evaluation

Areas to Improve

  • Position clarity needed to properly assess scheme fit and development timeline
  • Limited recruiting coverage suggests need for increased exposure at camps and showcases

College Projection

His 4-star rating and national ranking suggest immediate recruiting interest from Power 4 programs. Timeline for impact will depend heavily on position and physical development, but rating indicates potential for early contribution within 1-2 years.

NFL Outlook

While his 4-star rating keeps NFL potential in conversation, evaluation impossible without position clarity. Current ranking suggests he has athletic traits that could develop into draft consideration with proper college development.

Best Fit

Programs with strong player development track records and position flexibility would maximize his potential. SEC schools with established pipelines to Alabama high school talent would be natural fits, along with programs known for identifying and developing versatile athletes.

Player Comparison

Jaylen Waddle Alabama • Miami Dolphins 82% match

Similar physical profile at 5'10" 182 lbs with elite athleticism and versatility that made him a highly-rated prospect. Both developed at powerhouse Alabama high school programs (Waddle at Episcopal) with strong composite ratings, suggesting similar recruitment pedigree and exposure to top-level competition in the state.