WR Jalin Hyatt, NYG (1 Viewer)

[JohnnyU]

I'm a believer. I think he can run routes better than he has been given credit for. He has an elite trait. He tracks the ball well and has soft natural hands.

Daniel Jones is a pretty good accurate deep ball passer. The other Giant wide receivers seem to have different traits than Hyatt. Slayton has speed but struggles to catch the ball. I see an immediate role for Hyatt in the Giant offense. Will Fuller/Ted Ginn Jr. with better hands what is not to like? My only knock on him and its nick picking that he only had one season with high production at UT but man what a season to have that kind of production and in the SEC no less. He does not lack confidence either.

What proof of that do you have?

 

[osubuckeyeman]

I'm a believer. I think he can run routes better than he has been given credit for. He has an elite trait. He tracks the ball well and has soft natural hands.

Daniel Jones is a pretty good accurate deep ball passer. The other Giant wide receivers seem to have different traits than Hyatt. Slayton has speed but struggles to catch the ball. I see an immediate role for Hyatt in the Giant offense. Will Fuller/Ted Ginn Jr. with better hands what is not to like? My only knock on him and its nick picking that he only had one season with high production at UT but man what a season to have that kind of production and in the SEC no less. He does not lack confidence either.

What proof of that do you have?

Watched his games. Specifically. Alabama (full game), Kentucky, Mizzo at least those cutups. He showed slants, comebacks, and screens. Is he a better route runner than JSN or Tank Dell? The answer is clearly no but people seem to look at the wide-open verticles and blown coverages and think this means he can't run routes or he is a one-trick pony. His combine and pro-day looked solid now that's against air, but he still shows he can go at top speed and throttle up and down and not lose his footwork. The pro day in particular Hooker was throwing him high on the slants and comebacks and he still maintains his footwork.

 

[jm192]

I'm a believer. I think he can run routes better than he has been given credit for. He has an elite trait. He tracks the ball well and has soft natural hands.

Daniel Jones is a pretty good accurate deep ball passer. The other Giant wide receivers seem to have different traits than Hyatt. Slayton has speed but struggles to catch the ball. I see an immediate role for Hyatt in the Giant offense. Will Fuller/Ted Ginn Jr. with better hands what is not to like? My only knock on him and its nick picking that he only had one season with high production at UT but man what a season to have that kind of production and in the SEC no less. He does not lack confidence either.

What proof of that do you have?

Watched his games. Specifically. Alabama (full game), Kentucky, Mizzo at least those cutups. He showed slants, comebacks, and screens. Is he a better route runner than JSN or Tank Dell the answer is clearly no but people seem to look at the wide-open verticles and blown coverages and think this means he can't run routes or he is a one-trick pony. His combine and pro-day looked solid now that's against air, but he still shows he can go at top speed and throttle up and down and not lose his footwork. The pro day in particular Hooker was throwing him high on the slants and comebacks and he still maintains his footwork.

I watched the Kentucky and Bama games, and I just remember him cooking people with speed.

I'm a Kentucky fan, and remember having my mind blown. We spent all this time saying to not let Hyatt get behind us and then we let him get behind us.

Not to say he didn't have the occasional slant or something. But 95% of his highlight tape is him running past the defense. And then he runs a 4.40. I don't see that 40 times and think he's going to dominate the NFL downfield. I don't watch his highlights and think he's a guy that's going to use his foot work to consistently get open.

 

[osubuckeyeman]

I'm a believer. I think he can run routes better than he has been given credit for. He has an elite trait. He tracks the ball well and has soft natural hands.

Daniel Jones is a pretty good accurate deep ball passer. The other Giant wide receivers seem to have different traits than Hyatt. Slayton has speed but struggles to catch the ball. I see an immediate role for Hyatt in the Giant offense. Will Fuller/Ted Ginn Jr. with better hands what is not to like? My only knock on him and its nick picking that he only had one season with high production at UT but man what a season to have that kind of production and in the SEC no less. He does not lack confidence either.

What proof of that do you have?

Watched his games. Specifically. Alabama (full game), Kentucky, Mizzo at least those cutups. He showed slants, comebacks, and screens. Is he a better route runner than JSN or Tank Dell the answer is clearly no but people seem to look at the wide-open verticles and blown coverages and think this means he can't run routes or he is a one-trick pony. His combine and pro-day looked solid now that's against air, but he still shows he can go at top speed and throttle up and down and not lose his footwork. The pro day in particular Hooker was throwing him high on the slants and comebacks and he still maintains his footwork.

I watched the Kentucky and Bama games, and I just remember him cooking people with speed.

I'm a Kentucky fan, and remember having my mind blown. We spent all this time saying to not let Hyatt get behind us and then we let him get behind us.

Not to say he didn't have the occasional slant or something. But 95% of his highlight tape is him running past the defense. And then he runs a 4.40. I don't see that 40 times and think he's going to dominate the NFL downfield. I don't watch his highlights and think he's a guy that's going to use his foot work to consistently get open.

And that is what is excellent about player evaluations. One person sees what they see and can come to a conclusion; another person can see the same film and tape and see something different. In my opinion on his film and what I have seen he has shown me enough to say he can not only run routes better than others think he can complement those routes with his elite speed and tracking ability. He is now up to 180 and aims to get to 190 by opening day. If this happens, my speculation is the Giants will use him much differently than the Vols did. I also feel the Giant staff is a very good offensive group for Hyatt to work with. It was the perfect landing spot in my opinion.

 

[Birdie048]

I'm a believer. I think he can run routes better than he has been given credit for. He has an elite trait. He tracks the ball well and has soft natural hands.

Daniel Jones is a pretty good accurate deep ball passer. The other Giant wide receivers seem to have different traits than Hyatt. Slayton has speed but struggles to catch the ball. I see an immediate role for Hyatt in the Giant offense. Will Fuller/Ted Ginn Jr. with better hands what is not to like? My only knock on him and its nick picking that he only had one season with high production at UT but man what a season to have that kind of production and in the SEC no less. He does not lack confidence either.

What proof of that do you have?

Watched his games. Specifically. Alabama (full game), Kentucky, Mizzo at least those cutups. He showed slants, comebacks, and screens. Is he a better route runner than JSN or Tank Dell the answer is clearly no but people seem to look at the wide-open verticles and blown coverages and think this means he can't run routes or he is a one-trick pony. His combine and pro-day looked solid now that's against air, but he still shows he can go at top speed and throttle up and down and not lose his footwork. The pro day in particular Hooker was throwing him high on the slants and comebacks and he still maintains his footwork.

I watched the Kentucky and Bama games, and I just remember him cooking people with speed.

I'm a Kentucky fan, and remember having my mind blown. We spent all this time saying to not let Hyatt get behind us and then we let him get behind us.

Not to say he didn't have the occasional slant or something. But 95% of his highlight tape is him running past the defense. And then he runs a 4.40. I don't see that 40 times and think he's going to dominate the NFL downfield. I don't watch his highlights and think he's a guy that's going to use his foot work to consistently get open.

That reinforces the "1 trick pony" idea that many reports have on him.

 

[The Frankman]

I'm a believer. I think he can run routes better than he has been given credit for. He has an elite trait. He tracks the ball well and has soft natural hands.

Daniel Jones is a pretty good accurate deep ball passer --

... it's easy to be accurate on the deep balls when you never take them.

 

[jm192]

I'm a believer. I think he can run routes better than he has been given credit for. He has an elite trait. He tracks the ball well and has soft natural hands.

Daniel Jones is a pretty good accurate deep ball passer --

... it's easy to be accurate on the deep balls when you never take them.

He never takes balls...deep?

 

[JohnnyU]

I'm a believer. I think he can run routes better than he has been given credit for. He has an elite trait. He tracks the ball well and has soft natural hands.

Daniel Jones is a pretty good accurate deep ball passer --

... it's easy to be accurate on the deep balls when you never take them.

He never takes balls...deep?

That's what she said.

 

[Uncle Leo]

I'm a believer. I think he can run routes better than he has been given credit for. He has an elite trait. He tracks the ball well and has soft natural hands.

Daniel Jones is a pretty good accurate deep ball passer --

... it's easy to be accurate on the deep balls when you never take them.

He never takes balls...deep?

That's what she said.

I'm a believer. I think he can run routes better than he has been given credit for. He has an elite trait. He tracks the ball well and has soft natural hands.

Daniel Jones is a pretty good accurate deep ball passer --

... it's easy to be accurate on the deep balls when you never take them.

He never takes balls...deep?

Frankman hates Danny Dimes. He is very partial, so please take his opinion carefully.

 

[Faust]

Giants' Brian Daboll not concerned with Jalin Hyatt's route running

 

[BigAl21]

Haven’t seen much of him but he slid in my 1QB league and was taken 3.12. I instantly offered 4.01, 4.02 for him and it was accepted. I’m on the band wagon…

 

[foxco]

Haven’t seen much of him but he slid in my 1QB league and was taken 3.12. I instantly offered 4.01, 4.02 for him and it was accepted. I’m on the band wagon…

I mean that's a no lose situation there, wow.

 

[Faust]

Cover 4: Takeaways from Giants rookie minicamp

Excerpt:

Of all the players in this year's rookie class, it seems as if Jalin Hyatt is itching to get into a game the most. When you listen to him talk, his confidence is noticeable, and you need that when you're consistently challenged by versatile corners on a weekly basis as there are no layup lines in the NFL.

 

[The Frankman]

Giants signed WR Jalin Hyatt to a four-year, $5.625 million contract.​

Hyatt didn't quite see the first-round draft capital some hoped he would receive early in the draft process. Instead, the Giants selected the former Tennessee receiver in the third round of this year's draft, as he will now battle with a slew of veterans for early playing time. A legitimate speed threat on the outside, Hyatt figures to eventually surpass Isaiah Hodgins and Darius Slayton on the depth chart. However, his impact as a rookie may not be as immediate unless he turns in an impressive showing throughout training camp.
- Art Stapleton, Twitter

 

[Faust]

NFL Rookie Watch @NFLRookieWatxh
Jalin Hyatt would reportedly like to “get to and play” at 190 pounds this season. Hyatt said that added weight “will not” slow him down, but his speed will remain the same. Earlier today, Joe Milton (Tennessee QB) said he believes that Hyatt is now the fastest player in the NFL and has “dethroned” Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Hyatt has also reportedly been off to a hot start at OTA’s and caught a TD in 7-on-7’s yesterday. The Giants rookie WR is SPECIAL

https://twitter.com/nflrookiewatxh/status/1661134200802508803?s=21

 

[mrfrood]

I feel like this guy is the guy who the Giants were thinking Toney or Wandale would be. I am excited to see him play this year.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I feel like this guy is the guy who the Giants were thinking Toney or Wandale would be. I am excited to see him play this year.

Isn’t he the opposite of those guys? He’s a outside deep threat WR, not a quick-twitch slot guy.

 

[mrfrood]

I feel like this guy is the guy who the Giants were thinking Toney or Wandale would be. I am excited to see him play this year.

Isn’t he the opposite of those guys? He’s a outside deep threat WR, not a quick-twitch slot guy.

I mean in the sense that the offense will go through him out of the wide receivers. I think this guy can do it all and is not just a deep threat.

 

[Faust]

The Athletic's Dan Duggan writes it's "hard to see a substantial role immediately" for rookie wideout Jalin Hyatt.​

The "crowd of veterans at wide receiver" and the "need for him to develop his all-around skill set" will be obstacles for Hyatt to overcome if he is to be an immediate contributor. Duggan does believe that Hyatt will be a deep threat from Day 1. It's hard to argue that the Giants have placed a ton of veteran competition ahead of Hyatt, as the depth chart has an extra layer of Jamison Crowder and Parris Campbell-level vets for him to climb.
SOURCE: The Athletic
May 25, 2023, 2:03 PM ET

 

[JohnnyU]

The Athletic's Dan Duggan writes it's "hard to see a substantial role immediately" for rookie wideout Jalin Hyatt.​

The "crowd of veterans at wide receiver" and the "need for him to develop his all-around skill set" will be obstacles for Hyatt to overcome if he is to be an immediate contributor. Duggan does believe that Hyatt will be a deep threat from Day 1. It's hard to argue that the Giants have placed a ton of veteran competition ahead of Hyatt, as the depth chart has an extra layer of Jamison Crowder and Parris Campbell-level vets for him to climb.
SOURCE: The Athletic
May 25, 2023, 2:03 PM ET

He will have to learn new tricks.

 

[Faust]

Giants WR Jalin Hyatt has great showing at OTAs to start the week

 

[jm192]

The Athletic's Dan Duggan writes it's "hard to see a substantial role immediately" for rookie wideout Jalin Hyatt.​

The "crowd of veterans at wide receiver" and the "need for him to develop his all-around skill set" will be obstacles for Hyatt to overcome if he is to be an immediate contributor. Duggan does believe that Hyatt will be a deep threat from Day 1. It's hard to argue that the Giants have placed a ton of veteran competition ahead of Hyatt, as the depth chart has an extra layer of Jamison Crowder and Parris Campbell-level vets for him to climb.
SOURCE: The Athletic
May 25, 2023, 2:03 PM ET

He will have to learn new tricks.

Hilariously, I thought him going to a roster full of middling vets meant he may get more opportunity early.

 

[The Frankman]

If he doesn't beat out Darius Slayton in snaps by Week 3, there might be a problem. Then again, Slayton's role may be repurposed as an every down "posession-type receiver" now so it's unclear.

 

[Faust]

Art Stapleton @art_stapleton
Jalin Hyatt got a few reps with Daniel Jones and the 1s in 7/7s. Made a nice catch on a comeback route.

Which last time I checked isn't a go route. Weird. #NYGiants

https://twitter.com/art_stapleton/status/1664001864885567542?s=21

 

[MTskibum]

Art Stapleton @art_stapleton
Jalin Hyatt got a few reps with Daniel Jones and the 1s in 7/7s. Made a nice catch on a comeback route.

Which last time I checked isn't a go route. Weird. #NYGiants

https://twitter.com/art_stapleton/status/1664001864885567542?s=21

The comeback route is part of the go route tree. The go route is what sells the comeback route.

I would consider quick slants or screens to be a different type of route.

 

[Faust]

How one game against Alabama landed Jalin Hyatt with the Giants

 

[Faust]

Giants' Jalin Hyatt has 'maximized every opportunity' to improve

 

[joey]

 

[Yenrub]

He has had a nice spring.
While he has not always gotten run with 1's but reports are that he has stayed after practice and caught balls from Daniel Jones

 

[The Big Donkey]

Waller is the prime guy in this offense if stays healthy, imo. lot of speed with the wr's, can the OL hold up?

 

[Faust]

The Athletic's Dan Duggan reports WR Jalin Hyatt has "mostly" worked with the third-team offense in offseason practices.​

Hyatt, a third-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, has an uphill climb to see consistent playing time in New York's offense this year. "Wide receivers coach Mike Groh dismissed concerns about Hyatt’s limited route tree in college, while acknowledging that it’s a big adjustment for any rookie receiver to transition to the NFL," Duggan said. "At the very least, Hyatt could have a role as a deep-threat specialist as rookie. But it looks like it’ll be an uphill climb to unseat established veterans for a more substantial role early in the season." Duggan in May said it's hard to "see a substantial role" for the rookie in 2023. That is, unless the Giants once again struggle with a spate of wideout injuries. Hyatt appears to be a bench stash in deeper redraft leagues this summer.
SOURCE: The Athletic
Jun 16, 2023, 11:42 AM ET

 

[Faust]

Fox Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano reports Jalin Hyatt left practice for “heat-related” reasons.

Vacchianio later added that Hyatt left practice in part because of an illness. It sounds like Hyatt was overheating at practice and needed a break to rehydrate and get checked out by trainers. It’s not uncommon for rookies to come into the league and struggle in their first practices. Chiefs second-round receiver Rashee Rice vomited in his first practice as a pro. Hyatt will need to get into shape quickly as the Giants have a bevy of slot receiver options to choose from. He will likely begin the year as a rotational player and isn’t on the fantasy radar for redraft leagues.

 

[Faust]

Justin Penik @JustinPenik

Jalin Hyatt has shown through camp so far that teams will have to respect him going deep. Even when the ball isn’t thrown to him, he’s had a step on everyone. Just caught a nice deep ball from Tyrod Taylor. Dusted everyone.

https://twitter.com/justinpenik/status/1685668332609961984?s=21

 

[Bri]

He was struggling but not anymore. He's been red hot lately.
Timed at 24mph a few times today even

 

[massraider]

Timed at 24mph a few times today even

Whoa

 

[Terpman22]

He was struggling but not anymore. He's been red hot lately.
Timed at 24mph a few times today even

No excuses for Daniel Jones to have the 32nd ranked ADOT this year.

 

[Bri]

He was struggling but not anymore. He's been red hot lately.
Timed at 24mph a few times today even

No excuses for Daniel Jones to have the 32nd ranked ADOT this year.

Yeah
It would be a fun bet to pick the Giants 5 or 6 WRs that make their team. They're loaded with...players if not talent. This kid rose to the top real fast.

 

[Faust]

He was struggling but not anymore. He's been red hot lately.
Timed at 24mph a few times today even

Jalin Hyatt clocked at record 24 miles per hour in training camp

 

[Yenrub]

Nice catch today

 

[The Big Donkey]

no pads yet in practice, but he is fast. 24mph... that's over 10 yards in a second.

 

[Faust]

Connor Hughes @Connor_J_Hughes

Jalin Hyatt, in 1-on-1 drills, just burnt Gemon Green with a double move. Created like five yards of separation. Excited to watch him in team drills today #Giants

https://twitter.com/connor_j_hughes/status/1686493468468674560?s=21

 

[The Big Donkey]

https://twitter.com/FiresideGiants/status/1687126665715998720

That's Darnay Holmes and Xavier McKinney in coverage. Jones with a bomb to Hyatt.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I love FF in 2023

Dude with zero defensive pressure throws a bomb to a WR in camp wearing light pads, the WR’s ADP jumps 10 spots.

I need some real football. It’s time.

 

[jm192]

I'm not losing my mind or anything. It's pre-season. Lots of people look like world beaters.

For Hyatt, I've been pretty much completely out. He's a speed guy that ran a 4.4. He isn't much of a route runner. He was having a hard time passing a bunch of meh veterans.

I will say, some of these clips, he's shown more route running ability than I've thought.

 

[Neo]

I'm not losing my mind or anything. It's pre-season. Lots of people look like world beaters.

For Hyatt, I've been pretty much completely out. He's a speed guy that ran a 4.4. He isn't much of a route runner. He was having a hard time passing a bunch of meh veterans.

I will say, some of these clips, he's shown more route running ability than I've thought.

I follow giants folks that have been involved with the team for a long time and attend camps. They are blown away by his route tree and hands, he is more then just speed. Yes, it's early but there is a lot of excitement around how he's progressing and the tools he's shown so far.

 

[The Big Donkey]

https://twitter.com/BobbySkinner_/status/1687227925194579969

for the hot sauce.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

was snagging this dude in the 2nd of all rookie drafts...going to be a star

 

[Yenrub]

Giants CB Adoree Jackson speaks about Jalin Hyatt

Wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, a third-round pick out of Tennessee, has been the other standout from training camp so far. Before the draft, some analysts predicted Hyatt would need to improve his route-running before he could succeed in the NFL. Jackson doesn’t think that will be an issue.

“I think he does a great job of running routes, honestly,” Jackson said. “Whatever they said that he couldn’t do, I’m seeing him do it. Getting out of his breaks. Know how to sell, he’s good in press coverage and if you’re off, it’s the same way. I think he does a lot of great things well and when you hear what you can’t do, you work on it, and he is coming out here showing that he can be a complete receiver.

“[Hyatt is] a guy who is confident in his game play and understands that people may say you can do one thing, and it’s just your way of showing that you can do it all. I like him, a good head on his shoulders, great charisma. I think he’s a great person.”

Of course, Hyatt’s main calling card is blistering speed. Hyatt ran an impressive 4.40-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and still said he was slowed down by a tight hamstring. He’s reportedly hit 24 miles per hour during training camp, faster than any NFL player has ever reached during an actual game.

“He’s a guy once he’s rolling, he’s rolling,” Jackson said. “It’s like, ‘Okay, he’s fast’ but then when those legs start to churn it’s like ‘Okay, he’s going away like Usain Bolt.’ ... I don’t want to say it’s surprising, being a track guy, seeing the different stride lengths and different runners, but it is very impressive how fluid and smooth he is when he is running. I like that a lot about him.”

 

[Faust]

Jordan Raanan

Another day. Another big TD catch by Jalin Hyatt. Seemingly came out of nowhere. That speed is special. #giants

https://twitter.com/jordanraanan/status/1687953233883308032?s=21

 

[skol asylum]

was snagging this dude in the 2nd of all rookie drafts...going to be a star

Got him at 3.2 and Zay Flowers at 1.8. Hopefully at least one of them hits.