Chris Brazzell II — 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Brazzell broke out at Tulane in 2023, posting 44 catches for 711 yards and five touchdowns before transferring to Tennessee. His first year with the Volunteers was unremarkable on the stat sheet (29/333/2), but he turned a corner this past season, posting 62 receptions, 1,017 yards, and nine scores. The heart of his production came in a four-game stretch (Tennessee's second through fifth games), where Brazzell posted 9/125/2, 6/177/3, 5/62/1, and 6/105/1 outcomes, with his signature performance coming against Georgia.

What makes Brazzell intriguing is the rare blend of size and speed: he stands 6'4" and 200 pounds, yet ran a 4.37 in the 40 at the Combine. That combination lets him win down the field on contested deep balls and makes him a real red-zone threat. The flip side is that his physical style of attacking the catch point will likely draw flags for offensive pass interference at the next level, which could dent his catch rate early on. Brazzell will also need to prove he can separate against press coverage in the short and intermediate areas of the field. Once on the move in space, he's capable of explosive gains, with the hand strength to pull in passes outside his frame. Brazzell isn't purely a track star with a jersey — there's real substance to his game, but the rough edges suggest he could need some time to adjust to the NFL level.