07
WR
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
6000
198
Ohio State
40YD | 10YD | HANDS | ARMS | WING | 3-CONE | SHUTTLE | VERT | BJ |
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n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
◊ = strengths || "–" = needs improvement || Ø = injury notes
◊ good route runner who excels at finding soft spots in a defense
—» knows how to get open and give the QB an open throwing lane
—» sinks hips in his breaks
—» creating immediate separation in release
—» baiting DBs to open up early with nuance & winning leverage early in routes; manipulative with his stems & jabs
—» menace on in-breaking routes; working the middle of the field
◊ working back to the QB when a play breaks down/staying active
◊ adjusting to lower thrown passes
◊ maintaining catch thru contact + catching in traffic
◊ creating YAC opportunities with agility & field vision; more "slippery" than twitchy/speedy
◊ versatility
◊ tracking the ball in the air
◊ willing blocker
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Ø essentially missed entire 2022 season with injury
Ø lets a lot of passes into his body vs catching with his hands; double catches a good bit
Ø overall long speed is lacking; can get caught from behind easily; play speed looks slow for a WR
Ø suddenness/quick twitch
LAST UPDATED:
• 2/7/23 (preliminary grade/eval)