Nykeim Johnson WR Syracuse | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Nykeim Johnson WR Syracuse
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
40 time: 4.59 seconds | |
Height: 5-8 Weight: 170 | |
Hands: 8 Arms: 28 6/8 Span: 68 7/8 | |
Pro-Day Results |
Overall Rating: | 37.0 / 100 | |
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Game performance weighted rating | ||
Hands: |
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59% |
Short Receiving: |
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55% |
Intermediate Routes: |
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61% |
Deep Threat: |
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63% |
Blocking: |
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49% |
DRAFT GRADE: UDFA Position rank: #83 | ||
College Games: 49 College Snaps: 1933 |
Strengths
- Combines speed, balance, quickness, vision and crisp cuts to leave defensive backs and linebackers in the dust.
- Keeps his feet active and eyes up to dodge traffic quickly and easily. Has excellent straight-line speed to be a breakaway threat at any level. Will initiate contact and runs through high tackle attempts but isn't overall a powerful player.
- 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.
- Plays fast and confident. Covers a lot of ground in the short half of the field and is slippery after the catch.
- Balanced, savvy route runner with top field awareness, setting up and selling routes beautifully.
Weaknesses
- NFL defenders may be able to knock him off his route because of his slight frame.
- Will have limitations against physical cornerbacks because of his thin frame. If locked up at the line, he lacks the upper-body strength to fight off the press with his hands.
- Lacks much bulk on his body and will be outmuscled at the next level against physical defenders.
- He's an unpolished pass catcher who needs to work on the little things but offers immediate value as an impact return man.
- Needs to refine his routes and become a better all-around receiver. Has some ball security concerns. Durability concerns because of his size.
How other scouting services rate Nykeim Johnson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
645.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
80.0