Jayden Reed WR Michigan State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jayden Reed WR Michigan State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/14/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (69%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.7 DOB: 04/28/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/14/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (69%*) | |
| Age: 24.7 DOB: 04/28/2000 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.8 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 107.1 | |
| Hands: |
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68% |
| Short Receiving: |
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80% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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85% |
| Deep Threat: |
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89% |
| Blocking: |
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64% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#132
Position rank:
#21
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| College Games: 44 College Snaps: 2515 | ||
247 RATING: 82/100
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Ovr Rank:
#1783
College Combine Results
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Drafted: ROUND: 2 - Pick Number: 50 (GB)
Draft Profile: Bio
Jayden Reed from Metea Valley High School was rated a 3-star recruit after playing both DB and WR. After high school, Reed opted to join Western Michigan.In 2018 as a freshman Reed saw action in 13 games for the Broncos as he made 56 receptions for 797 yards for an average of 14.2 yards per reception, with 8 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 104.2.
After season's end Reed transferred to Michigan State where as a sophomore in 2020 he played in 7 games and had 34 catches for 407 yards for an average of 12.0 yards per catch, with 3 TDs, and a QB rating when targeted of 84.4.
As a junior in 2021 he played 13 games and hauled in 59 catches for 1026 yards for an average of 17.4 yards per catch, with 10 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 113.7.
As a senior in 2022 he played 11 games and had 55 catches for 636 yards for an average of 11.6 yards per catch, 5 TDs, and a QB rating when targeted of 103.1.
Honors & awards
- 2022 Second Team All-Big Ten
- 2021 Second Team All-Big Ten (PR)
- 2020 Michigan State; Led team in catches and all-purpose yards
- 2018 Freshman All-American; 93-yard PR TD (second-longest in WMU history)
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Although Reed is more of a possession target than a field stretcher, his fiercely competitive demeanor and run-after-catch ability make him a major threat in the middle of the field
- Offers an extra dimension as a punt and kickoff returner
- Despite being a smaller receiver he's able to play as an X receiver and effectively fights tight press cover jams
- Surprising hand strength - fights for the ball in contested catch situations
- Crisp route runner - student of the game
- While he may not display exceptional straight-line speed he takes advantage of open seams when his quarterback is on target.
- Reed has reliable hands and shows the willingness to make catches in traffic over the middle.
- Often used on deep routes, getting separation down the sideline or over the middle on crossing routes by extending his arms rather than pure speed.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Not an elite athlete - has a slim build and stands just 5-11
- Reed also had problems with drops when coming back to the action
- His ability to track the ball is good enough, but Reed too often let the ball get into his body downfield rather than snatching it with his hands.
- His playing speed is less than elite. Reed won’t run past defenders like he did at the college level.
- He’s short and slight, a non-option as a boundary receiver and a non-factor blocking in the run game.
- While his forty time was decent his short-area quickness and acceleration is poor (2.57 ten-yard split)
- Under average overall play strength
- Limited catch radius - shorter than ideal arms. Drops more passes than he should
Scouting Report: Summary
Jayden Reed has proved to be a productive and versatile outside receiver at Michigan State. He possesses excellent ball skill, fights for the ball consistently, runs super disciplined crisp routes, and also adds a major dimension as both a punt and kick returner. He, however, isn't an elite athlete, his hands are merely good - not exceptional, and he's somewhat undersized.All these qualities combined limit his upside in the pros and as a result lowers his draft ceiling to probably the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.
Jayden Reed percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
Update - 04/14/2023
Displayed excellent speed at the Senior Bowl and gave DBs huge scares with his ability to separate. His stock is on the rise.How other scouting services rate Jayden Reed (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
97.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
28.0
*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.
*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.