Jalen Nailor
Jalen Nailor  WR  Michigan State | NFL Draft 2022 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Jalen Nailor
Height
5-11
Weight
186
College
Michigan State
Position
WR
Class
Junior
Home town
Palmdale, CA
75.4/100
Player Rating
37
PositionRank (WR)
4.5
FortyYD Time
Receptions
37
Rec YDs
695
Rec TDs
6
Rec AVG
18.8

Jalen Nailor WR Michigan State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Jalen Nailor WR Michigan State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Outside X-Receiver
Last Updated: 03/31/2022
Draft Year: 2022
40 time: 4.50 seconds (51%*)
Age: 25.7 DOB: 03/02/1999
Measurables:
Height: 5-11 (23%*) Weight: 186 (15%*)
Hands: 9 1/8 (37%*) Arm: 30 1/4 (19%*)
Forty: 4.50 (C) (51%*) Shuttle: 4.28 (C) (38%*) Ten Yard: 1.54 (C) (68%*)
Vertical: 38 (C) (80%*) Broad: 128 (C) (89%*)
Three Cone: 7.03 (C) (38%*) Bench: 14 (P) (44%*)
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(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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ROLE: Outside X-Receiver
Last Updated: 03/31/2022
Draft Year: 2022
40 time: 4.50 seconds (51%*)
Age: 25.7 DOB: 03/02/1999
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 5-11 (23%*) Weight: 186 (15%*)
Hands: 9 1/8 (37%*) Arm: 30 1/4 (19%*)
Forty: 4.50 (C) (51%*) Shuttle: 4.28 (C) (38%*)
10 Yard: 1.54 (C) (68%*)
Vertical: 38 (C) (80%*) Broad: 128 (C) (89%*)
3 Cone: 7.03 (C) (38%*) Bench: 14 (P) (44%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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NFL Combine & Pro-Day Results
Overall Rating: 75.4 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
77%
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QB Rating When targeted: 81.3
Hands:
59%
Short Receiving:
77%
Intermediate Routes:
83%
Deep Threat:
84%
Blocking:
77%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #275 Position rank: #37
College Games: 28 College Snaps: 1355
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 78/100
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 86 Stars 247 RATING: 86/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
Minnesota Vikings Drafted: ROUND: 6 - Pick Number: 191 (MIN)
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

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All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
229.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
34.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance. For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.

*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.