Jalen Nailor WR Michigan State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jalen Nailor WR Michigan State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Draft Year: 2022 | |
40 time: 4.50 seconds (51%*) | |
Overall Rank: #273 Position Rank: #37 (WR) | |
Height:
6-0
(35%*)
Weight:
190
(22%*)
Weight:
190
(22%*)
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Date of Birth: 03/02/1999 Age: 23.11 | |
NFL Combine & Pro-Day Results | |
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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Draft Year: 2022 | ||
40 time: 4.50 seconds (51%*) | ||
Overall Rank: #273 | Position Rank: #37 (WR) | |
Height: 6-0 (35%*) | Weight: 190 (22%*) | |
Age: 23.11 | DOB: 03/02/1999 | |
NFL Combine & Pro-Day Results | ||
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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Overall Rating: | 75.4 / 100 | |
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Game performance weighted rating | ||
QB Rating When targeted: | 81.3 | |
Hands: |
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59% |
Short Receiving: |
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77% |
Intermediate Routes: |
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83% |
Deep Threat: |
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84% |
Blocking: |
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77% |
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA Position rank: #37 | ||
College Games: 28 College Snaps: 1355 | ||
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College Combine Results
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Strengths
- Balanced, savvy route runner with top field awareness, setting up and selling routes beautifully.
- Has the strong hands any NFL wide receiver coach and quarterback would covet. Tracks the deep ball over either shoulder and brings in passes fluidly without breaking stride downfield.
- A savvy, natural pass-catcher with reliable hands and very good focus. Snatches the ball out of the air and shows the concentration to make acrobatic catches look easy.
- Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
- Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll come down with it.
Weaknesses
- Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
- Doesn't have the size to consistently win on the outside, but can be productive working the middle of the field and as a return man.
- Has only average height and overall length. Lacks initial burst off the line of scrimmage and has more build-up speed than track wheels. Limited explosiveness and flexibility and will struggle to separate against pro defensive backs
How other scouting services rate Jalen Nailor (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
229.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
34.0