Nov 30, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. (1) runs the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Denny Medley-Imagn Images

New York Giants Draft Prospect: WR Theo Wease, Jr., Missouri

Originally posted on New York Giants on SI
By Nick Falato | Last updated Mar 14, 2025 7:00 PM ET

What Theo Wease, Jr. lacks in speed and athleticism, he makes up for in positioning.

Theo Wease, Jr. WR

A former four-star recruit out of Allen High School in Allen, Texas, where he was the eighth-graded player in the state and the fourth wide receiver in the 2019 recruiting cycle.

Wease initially attended Oklahoma and played three seasons with the Sooners before transferring to Mizzou, where he started every game over two seasons and ascended to captain. Wease Jr. was a four-star recruit in the transfer portal.

Wease Jr. played in just one game in 2021 with the Sooners and missed the rest of the season with a foot injury. He returned to the field in 2022 but transferred after securing just 19 catches for 378 yards with four touchdowns.

Wease accepted an invitation to the 100th East-West Shrine Bowl in Arlington, Texas. However, he failed to participate in the game due to a hand injury he sustained against Iowa in the Music City Bowl.

Strengths

New #Mizzou WR Theo Wease Jr. had a combined 12 receptions for 300 and 4 touchdowns this season in four games against Nebraska, K-Sate, Kansas and Texas Tech, respectively. I went back and watched those games so you don't have to. Highlights below. pic.twitter.com/eevkMg6Bwf
— Brandon Kiley (@BKSportsTalk) December 11, 2022

Weaknesses

Summary

Theo Wease Jr. is a possession receiver who can operate as an X/Z. He is a quick game target with the route running nuance to create space against defenders.

Wease is a smart player with a lot of experience. He caught passes from Jalen Hurts and Spencer Rattler at Oklahoma, while understanding leverage and space as a route runner.

However, his lack of dynamic athletic ability will hinder his upside.

GRADE: 5.72

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