How some insiders rank the WRs. - Page 2

Direckshun · 03-30-2023, 08:41 AM

Walter Football with a pretty darn good analysis based on some insiders throughout the league.

https://walterfootball.com/draft2023...onreviewWR.php

2023 NFL Draft Position Review: Wide Receivers
Charlie lays out an overview at the top players from each position for the 2023 NFL Draft. For further information, check out our in-depth analysis of 2023 NFL Draft Prospects by Position.
By Charlie Campbell.
This page was last updated March 30, 2023.

Wide Receiver Class
Early-round talent: C-
Mid-round: D+
Late-round: C
Overall grade: C-

Merging the 2023 and 2022 prospects
Drake London
Garrett Wilson
Chris Olave
Jameson Williams
Quentin Johnston
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Jahan Dotson
Treylon Burks
Christian Watson
Jordan Addison
Wan'Dale Robinson
Zay Flowers
Jalin Hyatt
Cedric Tillman
Jonathan Mingo
Kayshon Boutte

Just to be clear, this article and series is all my opinion based off my own study and information I've gotten from general managers, directors of college scouting, national scouts, area scouts, and NFL coaches who know way more than I do.

Last year's class of wide receivers was phenomenal. There was excellent talent for the first round of the draft, and there were wideouts who went in Rounds 2 and 3 who would have gone a round higher in a typical year. After a string of good years at wide receiver, the NFL was due for a less-talented class, and that has happened for the 2023 NFL Draft. The 2023 class is not as good in the early rounds, second day, mid rounds, and late rounds as last year or the year before.

If you were to merge the two classes together, Drake London, Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave and Jameson Williams would be better prospects than Quentin Johnston who is likely the top receiver for the 2023 NFL Draft. However, Johnston and Smith-Njigba are better prospects than Jahan Dotson was a year ago. Jordan Addison will probably go higher than Christian Watson did in 2022, but I personally think Watson was a better prospect. Zay Flowers is on a par with Wan'Dale Robinson, but the rest of the 2023 group is definitely behind Robinson.

Safest Pick: Quentin Johnston, TCU
Previous Picks:
2022: Drake London
2021: Ja'Marr Chase
2020: Jerry Jeudy
2019: Deebo Samuel
2018: Christian Kirk
2017: Corey Davis
2016: Will Fuller
2015: Amari Cooper
2014: Sammy Watkins
2013: DeAndre Hopkins

This was not an easy choice, but I think Johnston will translate best to the NFL because he has a massive frame, good speed, and dangerous run-after-the-catch ability. Johnston brings mismatch size, quality route-running, and natural receiving skills. He could be a very good pro wide receiver.

Biggest Bust Potential: Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee
Previous Picks:
2022: David Bell
2021: Elijah Moore
2020: Denzel Mims
2019: N'Keal Harry
2018: Auden Tate
2017: Curtis Samuel
2016: Corey Coleman
2015: Devin Funchess
2014: Kelvin Benjamin
2013: Cordarrelle Patterson

Some analysts are projecting Hyatt to be a first-round pick, and I think that could be a dangerous selection. Hyatt is a one-trick pony speed receiver who was also 1-year wonder in college. He could end up selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft because of the weak receiver class, but Hyatt is really a third-round talent, according to multiple team sources. Of the wide receivers who could go early in the 2023 NFL Draft, Hyatt looks like he has the most bust potential.

Wide Receiver Rankings by Attributes

Separation:
NFL prototype: Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals
1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba
2. Jordan Addison
3. Zay Flowers
4. Quentin Johnston
5. Jalin Hyatt
6. Jonathan Mingo
7. Kayshon Boutte
8. Cedric Tillman

Recap: A few wide receivers coaches have told WalterFootball.com that the ability to separate from coverage is the first trait they looked for in scouting draft prospects. Smith-Njigba is the best in this draft class at creating space from defensive backs. He does it with good speed, quick feet, fast route-running, and suddenness out of his breaks. Smith-Njigba's separation skills are one of his best traits.

Addison and Flowers are fast receivers who can separate from defensive backs based on pure foot speed. They are tough for defensive backs to run with and are able to generate space running vertically or crossing the field. Both are dynamic playmakers who present a threat to break wide open deep down the field on any given snap.

Both Johnston and Hyatt are threats to blow by defensive backs on any snap. They are explosive wideouts who can run past defensive backs and are dangerous at running go routes. Johnston is better at getting open a variety of routes, which gives him an edge over Hyatt.

Mingo can create separation by using his quickness to running routes downfield or across the middle. While he is not an ultra-fast explosive wideout like Smith-Njigba or Addison, Mingo has enough quickness to get open. Mingo proved his speed at the Senior Bowl and combine.

Boutte and Tillman could have issues generating consistent separation from some NFL cornerbacks. Neither one is game-breaking fast, but each has enough quickness to get downfield and can find just enough separation to use ball skills to make game-changing receptions.

Hands:
NFL prototype: DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals
1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba
2. Jonathan Mingo
3. Cedric Tillman
4. Jordan Addison
5. Zay Flowers
6. Jalin Hyatt
7. Quentin Johnston
8. Kayshon Boutte

Recap: The 2023 NFL Draft features a nice crop of sure-handed receivers. Smith-Njigba has good hands and would rarely drop a pass. He attacks the football with his hands and really snatches it out of the air. Mingo and Tillman have hands that are effortless and natural. Addison and Flowers possess strong hands for smaller receivers.

Hyatt's hands are just average. Johnston had some drops last year, but he displayed steady hands in other stretches, so he could develop into a sure-handed wideout with practice and coaching. Boutte had some ugly dropped passes in 2022, and he needs to improve his hands for the NFL.

Deep Speed:
NFL prototype: Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba
2. Jordan Addison
3. Zay Flowers
4. Quentin Johnston
5. Jalin Hyatt
6. Kayshon Boutte
7. Cedric Tillman
8. Jonathan Mingo

Recap: There are a number of receivers in this group who have the ability to stretch the field vertically. Smith-Njigba, Addison and Flowers are legit deep-threat receivers with dangerous speed. They are very fast wideouts who can take a top off of a defense. Deep speed is one of the special dimensions each of the three brings to the table.

Johnston and Hyatt are dangerous deep-threat receivers for the NFL, and they both showed that ability over the course of their college careers. Both of them are capable of running past defensive backs to get open in the deep part of the field.

Boutte is a not a deep-speed receiver who burns defenses with pure explosion, but he can make some plays downfield. He has quickness and shiftiness. Tillman and Mingo are not burners for the NFL, but they have enough speed to get downfield and then will use their mismatch size along the sideline to threaten to produce some big plays with catches over defensive backs.

Route-Running:
NFL prototype: Stefon Diggs, Bills
1. Jordan Addison
2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba
3. Zay Flowers
4. Quentin Johnston
5. Jonathan Mingo
6. Cedric Tillman
7. Jalin Hyatt
8. Kayshon Boutte

Recap: Route-running is a critical part of gaining separation in the NFL. Receivers who get sloppy in their routes have a hard time getting open. Extra steps allow defensive backs to maintain coverage or more time to recover. All eight wideouts in this group are quality route-runners, and one of the best route-runners in this draft class is Kentucky wide receiver Jordan Addison.

Over the past two seasons, Addison showed he is a very polished receiver with advanced route-running. His route-running is first thing that stands out on tape. Addison is a smooth route-runner with quick feet who does not take extra steps or round off his cuts. He also shows some juice out of breaks, letting him dart past defenders to gain separation. Addison utilized superb route-running to get open for Kenny Pickett in 2021, and Addison continued to do the same in 2022 for USC.

Smith-Njigba is a phenomenal route-runner and is very polished entering the NFL. He is smooth and sudden in and out of his breaks, having speed and not taking extra steps. His route-running often produces immediate separation from cornerbacks.

Flowers and Johnston are plus route-runners. With his explosive speed, Flowers is a serious weapon. His speed allows him to quickly get open in the short to intermediate part of the field. He does a nice job of running downfield routes and shows suddenness out of his breaks. Johnston is a smooth route-runner who is good at slants, crosses, outs, and digs.

Mingo shows quality technique as a route-runner, and he has been coached up well. He doesn't take false steps and runs crisp routes. Tillman is quick enough, and his size allows him to present a good target on short to intermediate routes. For a big receivers, Mingo and Tillman are both better route-runners than one would expect.

Hyatt needs coaching on the route tree and improvement in running a variety of routes. Boutte displayed some lazy route-running in 2022, and that will have to change drastically in the NFL.

Yards After the Catch:
NFL prototype: Deebo Samuel, 49ers
1. Jordan Addison
2. Zay Flowers
3. Quentin Johnston
4. Jonathan Mingo
5. Kayshon Boutte
6. Cedric Tillman
7. Jaxon Smith-Njigba
8. Jalin Hyatt

Recap: The ability to turn a short reception into a big gain can make a receiver elite. Among the eight receivers above, all of them have some run-after-the-catch ability. I wouldn't say there is one who is really bad.

Addison and Flowers are shifty runners after the catch. Johnston and Mingo have some moves, plus they have size that makes them tough to tackle downfield. Boutte and Tillman show the ability to run for yards after the catch.

While he is a little linear and straight line, Smith-Njigba still has some yards-after-the-catch ability because he can dart past defenders for extra gains. Hyatt is a linear speed receiver after the catch.

Red Zone:
NFL prototype: Davante Adams, Raiders
1. Quentin Johnston
2. Cedric Tillman
3. Jonathan Mingo
4. Jaxon Smith-Njigba
5. Kayshon Boutte
6. Jordan Addison
7. Zay Flowers
8. Jalin Hyatt

Recap: This was a tough category to rank because so many of the receivers were excellent point producers in college. Johnston projects to being the best red-zone weapon of the group becaise he is the biggest of these receivers and is dangerous at winning 50-50 passes. On top of being able to sky over defenders for scores, Johnston can make easy catches and then use his running ability to go through defenders to cross the goal line.

Tillman could be very good in the red zone, and he recorded 12 touchdowns in 2021. He is a dangerous red-zone threat given his run-after-the-catch talent, leaping ability, and skill at winning on 50-50 passes.

Smith-Njigba has enough size, and his speed helps him to uncover quickly. He should be a good red-zone option as a pro. Mingo could be a good red-zone weapon in the NFL thanks to his size and toughness. He can win contested catches and is physical after the catch.

Boutte, Addison and Flowers all have some red-zone potential with their ability to get open quickly. Hyatt was more of a vertical receiver in college,so he will need development as a red-zone weapon.

Mecca · 03-30-2023, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Abba-Dabba

Mingo has been my guy for a long time now... A.J. Brown type but 10lbs bigger and maybe just a tick faster.

Mingo is at least a year from production he's coming from a system that in no way has him prepared for the NFL.

Dante84 · 03-30-2023, 09:45 AM

So QJ is the safest pick, but JSN is his number 1 on most of the traits lists?

Mecca · 03-30-2023, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante84

So QJ is the safest pick, but JSN is his number 1 on most of the traits lists?

The scary thing about Njigba is with his skills etc he might end up being Jarvis Landry.

staylor26 · 03-30-2023, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecca

The scary thing about Njigba is with his skills etc he might end up being Jarvis Landry.

Eh I think he's a very safe pick. He's basically Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Abba-Dabba · 03-30-2023, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecca

Mingo is at least a year from production he's coming from a system that in no way has him prepared for the NFL.

I didn't say I would take him at 31. But if he is there at 90-125 it would be good to think about some value there considering the prior picks that could have been made.

Year 2, yes. There will be a breaking in period. Unless we move up substantially and give up a ton of draft capital, I'm afraid that is what there is at 31 and further back for WR's this year. I'd rather move down and pick up another pick in the Top 100 to have 4 picks in the top 100 rather than 3.

Gonna have to come to grips that there isn't any WR this draft that could come in and soak 80-100+ targets year one with the draft position we have.

Mecca · 03-30-2023, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abba-Dabba

I didn't say I would take him at 31. But if he is there at 90-125 it would be good to think about some value there considering the prior picks that could have been made.

Year 2, yes. There will be a breaking in period. Unless we move up substantially and give up a ton of draft capital, I'm afraid that is what there is at 31 and further back for WR's this year. I'd rather move down and pick up another pick in the Top 100 to have 4 picks in the top 100 rather than 3.

Gonna have to come to grips that there isn't any WR this draft that could come in and soak 80-100+ targets year one with the draft position we have.

Flowers or Addison could I believe.

Abba-Dabba · 03-30-2023, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecca

Flowers or Addison could I believe.

Addison, maybe. But I doubt he is there at 31. Flowers will need a year as well IMO. May not be there at 31 as well.

Mecca · 03-30-2023, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abba-Dabba

Addison, maybe. But I doubt he is there at 31. Flowers will need a year as well IMO. May not be there at 31 as well.

You don't think Flowers is a ready player? That's kinda weird considering he ran the full route tree etc etc.

Abba-Dabba · 03-30-2023, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecca

You don't think Flowers is a ready player? That's kinda weird considering he ran the full route tree etc etc.

I think he has trouble in zone coverage, his catch radius is small, he does not run block well, there are questions about his frame, he has a history of drops.

Yeah, I don't think he ready to go as much as you.

Couch-Potato · 03-30-2023, 10:55 AM

Guy doesn't much care for Hyatt, likes Mingo a lot, and neither Perry, Dell, or Rice make his list.

Tough Judge.

Chris Meck · 03-30-2023, 05:02 PM

Well...

looking at his lists, he thinks highly of Mingo and Tillman.

Both of whom I like as well.

ModSocks · 03-30-2023, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by staylor26

JSN # 1 for deep speed? Hyatt #5?

Ummm WTF?

This. WTF?

I don't trust shit coming from Walter Football.

He was cool back in like, 2006, when people like Nick Athan could actually develop a following.

kozzman555 · 03-30-2023, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abba-Dabba

Mingo has been my guy for a long time now... A.J. Brown type but 10lbs bigger and maybe just a tick faster.

Big same. For me, I think he's prob 3rd on my list of realistic receiver options behind Hyatt and Scott. I like Mingo more than Mims *shrugs* Dude just looks so ****ing smooth catching passes.

MahomesMagic · 03-31-2023, 08:10 AM

Best insider is that reporter who used to cover the Packers.

He publishes quotes from anonymous scouts, front office guys each draft and its must read stuff.

Couch-Potato · 03-31-2023, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MahomesMagic

Best insider is that reporter who used to cover the Packers.

He publishes quotes from anonymous scouts, front office guys each draft and its must read stuff.

?

03-30-2023, 08:41 AM
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4283447	How some insiders rank the WRs. Walter Football with a pretty darn good analysis based on some insiders throughout the league. https://walterfootball.com/draft2023...onreviewWR.php 2023 NFL Draft Position Review: Wide Receivers Charlie lays out an overview at the top players from each position for the 2023 NFL Draft. For further information, check out our in-depth analysis of 2023 NFL Draft Prospects by Position. By Charlie Campbell. This page was last updated March 30, 2023. Wide Receiver Class Early-round talent: C- Mid-round: D+ Late-round: C Overall grade: C- Merging the 2023 and 2022 prospects Drake London Garrett Wilson Chris Olave Jameson Williams Quentin Johnston Jaxon Smith-Njigba Jahan Dotson Treylon Burks Christian Watson Jordan Addison Wan'Dale Robinson Zay Flowers Jalin Hyatt Cedric Tillman Jonathan Mingo Kayshon Boutte Just to be clear, this article and series is all my opinion based off my own study and information I've gotten from general managers, directors of college scouting, national scouts, area scouts, and NFL coaches who know way more than I do. Last year's class of wide receivers was phenomenal. There was excellent talent for the first round of the draft, and there were wideouts who went in Rounds 2 and 3 who would have gone a round higher in a typical year. After a string of good years at wide receiver, the NFL was due for a less-talented class, and that has happened for the 2023 NFL Draft. The 2023 class is not as good in the early rounds, second day, mid rounds, and late rounds as last year or the year before. If you were to merge the two classes together, Drake London, Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave and Jameson Williams would be better prospects than Quentin Johnston who is likely the top receiver for the 2023 NFL Draft. However, Johnston and Smith-Njigba are better prospects than Jahan Dotson was a year ago. Jordan Addison will probably go higher than Christian Watson did in 2022, but I personally think Watson was a better prospect. Zay Flowers is on a par with Wan'Dale Robinson, but the rest of the 2023 group is definitely behind Robinson. Safest Pick: Quentin Johnston, TCU Previous Picks: 2022: Drake London 2021: Ja'Marr Chase 2020: Jerry Jeudy 2019: Deebo Samuel 2018: Christian Kirk 2017: Corey Davis 2016: Will Fuller 2015: Amari Cooper 2014: Sammy Watkins 2013: DeAndre Hopkins This was not an easy choice, but I think Johnston will translate best to the NFL because he has a massive frame, good speed, and dangerous run-after-the-catch ability. Johnston brings mismatch size, quality route-running, and natural receiving skills. He could be a very good pro wide receiver. Biggest Bust Potential: Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee Previous Picks: 2022: David Bell 2021: Elijah Moore 2020: Denzel Mims 2019: N'Keal Harry 2018: Auden Tate 2017: Curtis Samuel 2016: Corey Coleman 2015: Devin Funchess 2014: Kelvin Benjamin 2013: Cordarrelle Patterson Some analysts are projecting Hyatt to be a first-round pick, and I think that could be a dangerous selection. Hyatt is a one-trick pony speed receiver who was also 1-year wonder in college. He could end up selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft because of the weak receiver class, but Hyatt is really a third-round talent, according to multiple team sources. Of the wide receivers who could go early in the 2023 NFL Draft, Hyatt looks like he has the most bust potential. Wide Receiver Rankings by Attributes Separation: NFL prototype: Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals 1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba 2. Jordan Addison 3. Zay Flowers 4. Quentin Johnston 5. Jalin Hyatt 6. Jonathan Mingo 7. Kayshon Boutte 8. Cedric Tillman Recap: A few wide receivers coaches have told WalterFootball.com that the ability to separate from coverage is the first trait they looked for in scouting draft prospects. Smith-Njigba is the best in this draft class at creating space from defensive backs. He does it with good speed, quick feet, fast route-running, and suddenness out of his breaks. Smith-Njigba's separation skills are one of his best traits. Addison and Flowers are fast receivers who can separate from defensive backs based on pure foot speed. They are tough for defensive backs to run with and are able to generate space running vertically or crossing the field. Both are dynamic playmakers who present a threat to break wide open deep down the field on any given snap. Both Johnston and Hyatt are threats to blow by defensive backs on any snap. They are explosive wideouts who can run past defensive backs and are dangerous at running go routes. Johnston is better at getting open a variety of routes, which gives him an edge over Hyatt. Mingo can create separation by using his quickness to running routes downfield or across the middle. While he is not an ultra-fast explosive wideout like Smith-Njigba or Addison, Mingo has enough quickness to get open. Mingo proved his speed at the Senior Bowl and combine. Boutte and Tillman could have issues generating consistent separation from some NFL cornerbacks. Neither one is game-breaking fast, but each has enough quickness to get downfield and can find just enough separation to use ball skills to make game-changing receptions. Hands: NFL prototype: DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals 1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba 2. Jonathan Mingo 3. Cedric Tillman 4. Jordan Addison 5. Zay Flowers 6. Jalin Hyatt 7. Quentin Johnston 8. Kayshon Boutte Recap: The 2023 NFL Draft features a nice crop of sure-handed receivers. Smith-Njigba has good hands and would rarely drop a pass. He attacks the football with his hands and really snatches it out of the air. Mingo and Tillman have hands that are effortless and natural. Addison and Flowers possess strong hands for smaller receivers. Hyatt's hands are just average. Johnston had some drops last year, but he displayed steady hands in other stretches, so he could develop into a sure-handed wideout with practice and coaching. Boutte had some ugly dropped passes in 2022, and he needs to improve his hands for the NFL. Deep Speed: NFL prototype: Tyreek Hill, Dolphins 1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba 2. Jordan Addison 3. Zay Flowers 4. Quentin Johnston 5. Jalin Hyatt 6. Kayshon Boutte 7. Cedric Tillman 8. Jonathan Mingo Recap: There are a number of receivers in this group who have the ability to stretch the field vertically. Smith-Njigba, Addison and Flowers are legit deep-threat receivers with dangerous speed. They are very fast wideouts who can take a top off of a defense. Deep speed is one of the special dimensions each of the three brings to the table. Johnston and Hyatt are dangerous deep-threat receivers for the NFL, and they both showed that ability over the course of their college careers. Both of them are capable of running past defensive backs to get open in the deep part of the field. Boutte is a not a deep-speed receiver who burns defenses with pure explosion, but he can make some plays downfield. He has quickness and shiftiness. Tillman and Mingo are not burners for the NFL, but they have enough speed to get downfield and then will use their mismatch size along the sideline to threaten to produce some big plays with catches over defensive backs. Route-Running: NFL prototype: Stefon Diggs, Bills 1. Jordan Addison 2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba 3. Zay Flowers 4. Quentin Johnston 5. Jonathan Mingo 6. Cedric Tillman 7. Jalin Hyatt 8. Kayshon Boutte Recap: Route-running is a critical part of gaining separation in the NFL. Receivers who get sloppy in their routes have a hard time getting open. Extra steps allow defensive backs to maintain coverage or more time to recover. All eight wideouts in this group are quality route-runners, and one of the best route-runners in this draft class is Kentucky wide receiver Jordan Addison. Over the past two seasons, Addison showed he is a very polished receiver with advanced route-running. His route-running is first thing that stands out on tape. Addison is a smooth route-runner with quick feet who does not take extra steps or round off his cuts. He also shows some juice out of breaks, letting him dart past defenders to gain separation. Addison utilized superb route-running to get open for Kenny Pickett in 2021, and Addison continued to do the same in 2022 for USC. Smith-Njigba is a phenomenal route-runner and is very polished entering the NFL. He is smooth and sudden in and out of his breaks, having speed and not taking extra steps. His route-running often produces immediate separation from cornerbacks. Flowers and Johnston are plus route-runners. With his explosive speed, Flowers is a serious weapon. His speed allows him to quickly get open in the short to intermediate part of the field. He does a nice job of running downfield routes and shows suddenness out of his breaks. Johnston is a smooth route-runner who is good at slants, crosses, outs, and digs. Mingo shows quality technique as a route-runner, and he has been coached up well. He doesn't take false steps and runs crisp routes. Tillman is quick enough, and his size allows him to present a good target on short to intermediate routes. For a big receivers, Mingo and Tillman are both better route-runners than one would expect. Hyatt needs coaching on the route tree and improvement in running a variety of routes. Boutte displayed some lazy route-running in 2022, and that will have to change drastically in the NFL. Yards After the Catch: NFL prototype: Deebo Samuel, 49ers 1. Jordan Addison 2. Zay Flowers 3. Quentin Johnston 4. Jonathan Mingo 5. Kayshon Boutte 6. Cedric Tillman 7. Jaxon Smith-Njigba 8. Jalin Hyatt Recap: The ability to turn a short reception into a big gain can make a receiver elite. Among the eight receivers above, all of them have some run-after-the-catch ability. I wouldn't say there is one who is really bad. Addison and Flowers are shifty runners after the catch. Johnston and Mingo have some moves, plus they have size that makes them tough to tackle downfield. Boutte and Tillman show the ability to run for yards after the catch. While he is a little linear and straight line, Smith-Njigba still has some yards-after-the-catch ability because he can dart past defenders for extra gains. Hyatt is a linear speed receiver after the catch. Red Zone: NFL prototype: Davante Adams, Raiders 1. Quentin Johnston 2. Cedric Tillman 3. Jonathan Mingo 4. Jaxon Smith-Njigba 5. Kayshon Boutte 6. Jordan Addison 7. Zay Flowers 8. Jalin Hyatt Recap: This was a tough category to rank because so many of the receivers were excellent point producers in college. Johnston projects to being the best red-zone weapon of the group becaise he is the biggest of these receivers and is dangerous at winning 50-50 passes. On top of being able to sky over defenders for scores, Johnston can make easy catches and then use his running ability to go through defenders to cross the goal line. Tillman could be very good in the red zone, and he recorded 12 touchdowns in 2021. He is a dangerous red-zone threat given his run-after-the-catch talent, leaping ability, and skill at winning on 50-50 passes. Smith-Njigba has enough size, and his speed helps him to uncover quickly. He should be a good red-zone option as a pro. Mingo could be a good red-zone weapon in the NFL thanks to his size and toughness. He can win contested catches and is physical after the catch. Boutte, Addison and Flowers all have some red-zone potential with their ability to get open quickly. Hyatt was more of a vertical receiver in college,so he will need development as a red-zone weapon.
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