

Hunter Welcing is a Vertical Threat TE for Northwestern.
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
Meaningful starter. Local collective + position-group deals.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaheim Bell | South Carolina | 2022 | 73 | 0.110 | 0.0 | 8.0 |
| Jackson Acker | Wisconsin | 2023 | 73 | 0.210 | 0.0 | 15.3 |
| D'Vaughn Pennamon | Ole Miss | 2017 | 55 | 0.200 | 0.0 | 11.0 |
| Gino Campiotti | Massachusetts | 2022 | 97 | 0.220 | 0.7 | 21.3 |
| Connor Blumrick | Texas A&M | 2021 | 106 | 0.230 | 0.0 | 24.4 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | vsEastern Illinois | W31-7 | — | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 2.85 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 1 · Rec Yds 20 · Avg 20.0 · Rec TD 0