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Umari Hatcher

Syracuse wide receiver, 6th college season. Eligible for the 2027 NFL draft, projected pick #185 (round 6). Dynasty rookie value 684: 77th in the 2027 class, WR31 at his position.

Is Umari Hatcher eligible for the 2027 NFL draft?

Yes. Umari Hatcher is in his 6th college season, so the 2027 NFL draft is his draft unless he has eligibility left and chooses to return.

Umari Hatcher draft projection

Projected pick #185, round 6.

  • Picks 1 to 16: 4%
  • Picks 17 to 32: 2%
  • Round 2: 1%
  • Round 3: 4%
  • Rounds 4 and 5: 15%
  • Rounds 6 and 7: 33%
  • Not drafted that year: 41%

Measurables

    Umari Hatcher college stats by season

    SeasonSchoolGamesLinePPR points
    2026Syracuse962 catches for 964 yards and 8 TD210.3
    2024Syracuse817 catches for 273 yards and 3 TD62.3
    2023Syracuse830 catches for 451 yards and 3 TD93.1

    NFL comparisons for Umari Hatcher

    • Charlie Jones: Purdue 2022, 110 catches for 1,361 yards and 12 TD. Drafted 2023, round 4, pick 131. Best NFL season 1.9 PPR points a game.
    • Chad Hansen: California 2016, 92 catches for 1,249 yards and 11 TD. Drafted 2017, round 4, pick 141. Best NFL season 2.3 PPR points a game.
    • Tony Lippett: Michigan State 2014, 65 catches for 1,198 yards and 11 TD. Drafted 2015, round 5, pick 156. Best NFL season 0.0 PPR points a game.

    Umari Hatcher’s archetype: Volume target

    83 catches. A receiver his offence ran through: catches carry over to the NFL better than yards a catch. 23% of the 69 drafted players since 2015 with this profile had a 13+ point season (PPR) in their first three NFL years, against 15% of the others.

    • Justin Jefferson: best NFL season 21.7 points a game (2022)
    • Rashee Rice: best NFL season 18.8 points a game (2025)
    • Malik Nabers: best NFL season 18.2 points a game (2024)
    • A.J. Brown: best NFL season 17.7 points a game (2020)
    • DJ Moore: best NFL season 16.9 points a game (2023)
    • Kenny Golladay (legend): best NFL season 15.5 points a game (2019)

    College players most like him

    Schedule and projections

    WeekOpponentMatchup rankProjected half-PPR points
    11at NC State9717.3
    12at Boston College23614.5
    13v Notre Dame30012.8

    Questions

    Is Umari Hatcher eligible for the 2027 NFL draft?

    Yes. Umari Hatcher is in his 6th college season, so the 2027 NFL draft is his draft unless he has eligibility left and chooses to return.

    Where is Umari Hatcher projected to be drafted?

    Our projection has him going around pick 185, in round 6 of the 2027 draft.

    Which NFL players have a college profile like Umari Hatcher?

    Charlie Jones (Purdue, 2022), Chad Hansen (California, 2016), Tony Lippett (Michigan State, 2014) had the closest final college seasons among drafted players since 2015.

    What is Umari Hatcher’s prospect archetype?

    Volume target: 83 catches. 23% of the 69 drafted players since 2015 with this profile had a season of 13+ PPR points a game in their first three NFL years, against 15% of the others. Players who fit it include Justin Jefferson, Rashee Rice, Malik Nabers, A.J. Brown.

    What is Umari Hatcher's dynasty value?

    684 on our 0 to 9,999 scale in a 12-team superflex PPR league: 77th in the 2027 class and WR31 at his position.

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