Tommy Mellott has the potential to be the next NFL Draft pick from Montana State.

The Bobcats have had three selections since 2016 — TE Beau Sandland in the 2016 seventh round, LB Troy Andersen in the 2022 second round, and LB/DE Daniel Hardy in the 2022 seventh round.

Tommy Mellott NFL Draft Projection

Tommy Mellott is projected to be selected in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft or get signed as an undrafted free agent, per Draft Scout’s database.

He is ranked as the No. 317 overall prospect and the No. 16 quarterback.

Tommy Mellott NFL Draft Profile

Montana State benched its FBS transfer quarterback Matthew McKay before the 2021 FCS playoffs and inserted redshirt freshman Tommy Mellott. It was a risk. But it paid off and began a legendary career for Mellott, a Montana native.

He led the Bobcats in that 2021 postseason to a national championship appearance. MSU then reached the 2022 semifinals, the 2023 second round, and the 2024 national championship game.

Mellott finished his MSU career with 33 quarterback wins (second-most in school history), 43 rushing touchdowns (2nd), 3,523 rushing yards (2nd), 5,810 passing yards (5th), and 53 passing touchdowns (5th).

In 2024, he was PFF’s No. 1-graded FCS quarterback and won the Walter Payton Award as the best FCS offensive player. Mellott finished with 2,759 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and two interceptions while rushing for 1,050 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Mellott wasn’t on the NFL Draft radar until his Montana State pro day. He showed why he was thought to be one of the best overall athletes in the FCS. He recorded a 4.39-second 40-yard dash, 4.2-second shuttle, 6.93-second 3-cone drill, 41-inch vertical, 10-4 broad jump, and 19 reps on the bench press. While he was limited in his throwing in his first few seasons, Mellott developed into a very good passer in 2024. Is he an NFL quarterback? Probably not. He will likely convert to wide receiver and perhaps also be used behind center in certain packages if an offensive coordinator knows how to best utilize him.

Mellott will be a project for whoever drafts him or signs him as an undrafted free agent. He has NFL-level athleticism. Where exactly he fits in an offense is to be determined, but his ceiling is Julian Edelman, who played quarterback at Kent State before transitioning to a return specialist and wide receiver.

Tommy Mellott Stats & Highlights

Mellott finished his Montana State career with 33 quarterback wins (second-most in school history), 43 rushing touchdowns (2nd), 3,523 rushing yards (2nd), 5,810 passing yards (5th), and 53 passing touchdowns (5th).

Last season, he was PFF’s No. 1-graded FCS quarterback and won the 2024 Walter Payton Award as the best FCS offensive player. Mellott finished with 2,759 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and two interceptions while rushing for 1,050 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Tommy Mellott Height & Weight

Tommy Mellott measured in at 5-foot-11 and weighed 200 pounds at Montana State’s pro day.

Tommy Mellott Pro Day Results

Mellott participated in six events at Montana State’s pro day.

He recorded a 4.39-second 40-yard dash, 4.2-second shuttle, 6.93-second 3-cone drill, 41-inch vertical, 10-4 broad jump, and 19 reps on the bench press.

Where Is Tommy Mellott From?

Tommy Mellott’s hometown is Butte, Montana

He played football at Butte High School before beginning his collegiate career at NDSU in 2020.

Tommy Mellott High School Recruiting Ranking

Mellott was a 0-star recruit in the high school class of 2020, per 247Sports.