Jordan Whittington WR Texas | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jordan Whittington WR Texas
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
ROLE: Slot Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 03/13/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.47 seconds (62%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age: 24.1 DOB: 02/19/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ROLE: Slot Receiver | |
Last Updated: 03/13/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2024 | |
40 time: 4.47 seconds (62%*) | |
Age: 24.1 DOB: 02/19/2000 | |
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Overall Rating: | 77.4 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
Defense Rating: |
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79% |
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QB Rating When targeted: | 105.7 | |
Hands: |
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73% |
Short Receiving: |
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72% |
Intermediate Routes: |
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83% |
Deep Threat: |
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79% |
Blocking: |
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73% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#248
Position rank:
#36
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College Games: 40 College Snaps: 1736 | ||
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#9
Pos Rank:
#2
State Rank:
#7
College Combine Results
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Ovr Rank: #59 Pos Rank: #2 | ||
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Amon-Ra St. Brown - USC |
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87% |
Tre Turner - Virginia Tech |
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85% |
Erik Ezukanma - Texas Tech |
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83% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Jordan Whittington from Cuero High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Whittington opted to join Texas.In 2019 as a freshman Whittington saw action in just one game for the Longhorns as he made 2 receptions for only 17 yards for an average of 8.5 yards per reception, with no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 102.1.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played 5 games and had 21 catches for 206 yards for an average of 9.8 yards per catch, with no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 102.4.
As a junior in 2021 he played 8 games and hauled in 26 catches for 377 yards for an average of 14.5 yards per catch, with 3 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 122.1.
As a senior in 2022 he played 12 games and had 45 catches for 608 yards for an average of 13.5 yards per catch, one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 102.3.
As a fifth year senior in 2023 he played 13 games and had 37 catches for 424 yards for an average of 11.5 yards per catch, one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 105.8.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Whittington also proved to be a force in catch-and-run situations. A violent runner who transitions upfield quickly after the catch, Whittington has the speed to pick up chunks of yardage once he’s broken the first tackle.
- Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
- Whittington is quicker than fast and lacks elite wheels to simply blow by defenders, but he has good football speed.
- Balanced, savvy route runner with top field awareness, setting up and selling routes beautifully.
- Very soft, natural hands to cleanly catch away from his frame. Concentration is excellent. Has the lateral agility and strength to get into and out of routes smoothly.
- 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
- Whittington isn’t going to overwhelm opposing defensive backs with speed and athleticism.
- Physically, Whittington profiles as a guy who should have success facing the quarterback, but he struggles to gear down and make the necessary sharp cuts to create separation underneath.
- He’ll have to develop a better feel for sitting down against zone coverage.
Jordan Whittington percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Jordan Whittington (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
225.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
44.0
*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.