Andrei Iosivas Scouting Report

Background

NAME: Andrei Iosivas

POSITION: WR

SCHOOL: Princeton

HEIGHT: 6’3 1/8″

WEIGHT: 205

CLASS: 5SR

HOMETOWN: Honolulu, HI

HIGH SCHOOL: Punahou

DOB: 10/15/1999

GAMES WATCHED: Yale, Cornell, Columbia

Biography

Ended his Princeton career ranked sixth all-time in receiving yards, twelfth in receptions, and third in touchdown catches. He was a team captain in 2022. This season he led the Ivy League in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown catches. 2022 NCAA All-American in the heptathlon at the NCAA Indoor Championships. Ran fastest-ever 60m (6.71) in the NCAA heptathlon at 2022 NCAA Indoor Championships. He was not rated out of high school. Andrei enjoys songwriting and video games. He caught three touchdowns and was named MVP of the 2017 Honor Bowl. Phil Steele FCS First-Team All-America. Stats Perform FCS Second-Team All-America. Associated Press Second-Team All-America. HERO Sports FCS All-America.

Career Stats

2018: Played for Princeton’s JV team.
2019 (9 games): 18 receptions for 263 yards and 4 TDs.
2020: Princeton did not play a 2020 season.
2021 (10 games): 41 receptions for 703 yards and 5 TDs. 1 rushing attempt for 7 yards.
2022 (10 games): 66 receptions for 943 yards and 7 TDs. 4 rushing attempts for 10 yards.

Trait Grades

Route Running: 45 (Fringe Average)
Separation: 60 (Above Average)
Ball Skills: 55 (Above Average)
Downfield Ability: 60 (Above Average)
Run After Catch: 50 (Average)
Contested Catch: 60 (Above Average)
Versatility: 50 (Average)
Release: 45 (Fringe Average)
Frame: 70 (Star)
Blocking: 45 (Fringe Average)

Analysis

Andrei Iosivas has been frequently compared to Christian Watson, but the one thing scouts held against Watson was his ball skills, a trait Iosivas has no trouble with. At Princeton, Iosivas had a small route tree in college which isn’t super uncommon, however, it makes his route running grade a little limited. Iosivas doesn’t just have great high-pointing ability on the ball, he has really good hands. He is very strong, and he uses his strength to fight through traffic in the air and get around bodies. He is not a good blocker by any means, but as a wide-out, I don’t think it is that big of a concern. His release package isn’t super complex but he is smooth off the line and he beats press coverage. However, these are only Ivy League presses, so he may take a little time to adjust. He has legit track speed and can burn just about anyone; his change of pace is really impressive. His run-after-catch ability is definitely aided by his speed but he absolutely can make people miss.