WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA (1 Viewer)

[JohnnyU]

Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba told reporters he would participate in every drill but the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Combine.​

He told reporters he was 100 percent healthy after dealing with a hamstring issue throughout the 2022 season. Smith-Njigba said he has felt that way for two to three weeks but did not think he got enough practice running the 40-yard dash to partake in the event this weekend. He then said he would get a 40 time on the books at Ohio State's pro day. Smith-Njigba was never expected to post a great 40 time. Speed isn't his game, and his decision to opt out of the event all but confirms he was getting times that would hurt his draft stock during prep for the combine. Given how friendly the timers at pro days tend to be, we'll take his 40-yard dash with a grain of salt when he records it in a few weeks.
SOURCE: Dan Hoper on Twitter
Mar 3, 2023, 8:25 AM ET

So, he’s afraid to run the 40…….hmm

 

[osubuckeyeman]

Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba told reporters he would participate in every drill but the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Combine.​

He told reporters he was 100 percent healthy after dealing with a hamstring issue throughout the 2022 season. Smith-Njigba said he has felt that way for two to three weeks but did not think he got enough practice running the 40-yard dash to partake in the event this weekend. He then said he would get a 40 time on the books at Ohio State's pro day. Smith-Njigba was never expected to post a great 40 time. Speed isn't his game, and his decision to opt out of the event all but confirms he was getting times that would hurt his draft stock during prep for the combine. Given how friendly the timers at pro days tend to be, we'll take his 40-yard dash with a grain of salt when he records it in a few weeks.
SOURCE: Dan Hoper on Twitter
Mar 3, 2023, 8:25 AM ET

So, he’s afraid to run the 40…….hmm

Will be running the 40 at his pro-day.

 

[JohnnyU]

Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba told reporters he would participate in every drill but the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Combine.​

He told reporters he was 100 percent healthy after dealing with a hamstring issue throughout the 2022 season. Smith-Njigba said he has felt that way for two to three weeks but did not think he got enough practice running the 40-yard dash to partake in the event this weekend. He then said he would get a 40 time on the books at Ohio State's pro day. Smith-Njigba was never expected to post a great 40 time. Speed isn't his game, and his decision to opt out of the event all but confirms he was getting times that would hurt his draft stock during prep for the combine. Given how friendly the timers at pro days tend to be, we'll take his 40-yard dash with a grain of salt when he records it in a few weeks.
SOURCE: Dan Hoper on Twitter
Mar 3, 2023, 8:25 AM ET

So, he’s afraid to run the 40…….hmm

Will be running the 40 at his pro-day.

Which seem to always be rigged

 

[Birdie048]

I thought it was in regards to his hamstring recovery and not wanting to risk his recovery
I can wait for Pro-Day

 

[massraider]

Will be running the 40 at his pro-day.

interesting that, because this track is fast at LucasField. This isn't the old days, where people skipped Indy because of a slow track. If that hammy still bothering him, I'm a lil worried about that hammy.

 

[menobrown]

Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba told reporters he would participate in every drill but the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Combine.​

He told reporters he was 100 percent healthy after dealing with a hamstring issue throughout the 2022 season. Smith-Njigba said he has felt that way for two to three weeks but did not think he got enough practice running the 40-yard dash to partake in the event this weekend. He then said he would get a 40 time on the books at Ohio State's pro day. Smith-Njigba was never expected to post a great 40 time. Speed isn't his game, and his decision to opt out of the event all but confirms he was getting times that would hurt his draft stock during prep for the combine. Given how friendly the timers at pro days tend to be, we'll take his 40-yard dash with a grain of salt when he records it in a few weeks.
SOURCE: Dan Hoper on Twitter
Mar 3, 2023, 8:25 AM ET

So, he’s afraid to run the 40…….hmm

Will be running the 40 at his pro-day.

He is saying that but I won't be surprised if he opts out.

If you are in his shoes I'm not sure you feel the need to run and for sure not if you don't like your time. I think he can look at a guy like Drake London last year and if he's not comfortable with his time conclude he's better off not running and forcing NFL teams rely on his tape. Only issue with that for him is unlike London they have to go back a season for that tape.

 

[smbkrypt24]

Will be running the 40 at his pro-day.

interesting that, because this track is fast at LucasField. This isn't the old days, where people skipped Indy because of a slow track. If that hammy still bothering him, I'm a lil worried about that hammy.

The story was not enough prep in 40 from hammy so he decided to hold off. Said he is healthy.

 

[osubuckeyeman]

I guess we gon see, right?

Yeah and I am not saying I dislike JSN. I just think it's a really close top 3 WR class and I am worried about all of them.

I've made mistakes in the past overthinking these. I'm usually pretty good at rookie drafts, so just kind of going off of what I think. And as much as I love Devonta as an Eagle, I usually shy away from the super slim types, with JSN having a little bit of a bigger build and a 340+ receiving game on his resume, kind of pushes me over the top for him. I believe that game he had was a Bowl Game record right?

I really like JSN but Utah's defensive scheme in that game was awful. They tried zone coverage on him which plays to JSN strength and they tried to cover him in man with an ex-running back. I think they had some injuries (suspension?) to their DBS for that game. I watched his cut-ups from that game this morning and he was running free multiple times. They had a lot of blown coverages. No disrespect to JSN but if you watch the whole game you will see how badly Utah's defense seemed to struggle against OSU's passing game.

 

[Ilov80s]

I have to assume he's healthy if he is doing all the other drills. I assume he just knows that his 40 time isn't good and can only harm his stock. I wouldn't be surprised if he skips at at the pro day as well.

 

[Ilov80s]

interesting that, because this track is fast at LucasField. This isn't the old days, where people skipped Indy because of a slow track. If that hammy still bothering him, I'm a lil worried about that hammy.

I think the OSU track is also famously fast. I think the joke about it is that it's 38 yards downhill.

 

[Boston]

Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba told reporters he would participate in every drill but the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Combine.​

He told reporters he was 100 percent healthy after dealing with a hamstring issue throughout the 2022 season. Smith-Njigba said he has felt that way for two to three weeks but did not think he got enough practice running the 40-yard dash to partake in the event this weekend. He then said he would get a 40 time on the books at Ohio State's pro day. Smith-Njigba was never expected to post a great 40 time. Speed isn't his game, and his decision to opt out of the event all but confirms he was getting times that would hurt his draft stock during prep for the combine. Given how friendly the timers at pro days tend to be, we'll take his 40-yard dash with a grain of salt when he records it in a few weeks.
SOURCE: Dan Hoper on Twitter
Mar 3, 2023, 8:25 AM ET

So, he’s afraid to run the 40…….hmm

Will be running the 40 at his pro-day.

He is saying that but I won't be surprised if he opts out.

If you are in his shoes I'm not sure you feel the need to run and for sure not if you don't like your time. I think he can look at a guy like Drake London last year and if he's not comfortable with his time conclude he's better off not running and forcing NFL teams rely on his tape. Only issue with that for him is unlike London they have to go back a season for that tape.

...and London is 6'4" 214 and JSN is 6'1 200.

 

[massraider]

interesting that, because this track is fast at LucasField. This isn't the old days, where people skipped Indy because of a slow track. If that hammy still bothering him, I'm a lil worried about that hammy.

I think the OSU track is also famously fast. I think the joke about it is that it's 38 yards downhill.

Move the Sticks podcast, Bucky and Zierlein said scouts were adding .07 to the Indy times

 

[Ilov80s]

Move the Sticks podcast, Bucky and Zierlein said scouts were adding .07 to the Indy times

Playerprofler I believe adds .05 to pro day times because they have found historically players fun that bit faster on average at pro days than the combine. I wonder if they will eventually also make the new Indy track adjustments.

 

[osubuckeyeman]

interesting that, because this track is fast at LucasField. This isn't the old days, where people skipped Indy because of a slow track. If that hammy still bothering him, I'm a lil worried about that hammy.

I think the OSU track is also famously fast. I think the joke about it is that it's 38 yards downhill.

Move the Sticks podcast, Bucky and Zierlein said scouts were adding .07 to the Indy times

Scouts use their own clocks. The ones that attend the pro-day. I myself do not put much stock in the 40 anyway. I think measuring the cone drills is more valuable. The broad jump and vertical seem more important to me. Burst and an explosion. JSN is good off the line and his footwork and body control are elite. He lacks long speed but the quickness and burst he does not lack. JSN's hands are strong.

 

[Ilov80s]

Scouts use their own clocks. The ones that attend the pro-day. I myself do not put much stock in the 40 anyway. I think measuring the cone drills is more valuable. The broad jump and vertical seem more important to me. Burst and an explosion. JSN is good off the line and his footwork and body control are elite. He lacks long speed but the quickness and burst he does not lack. JSN's hands are strong.

Yeah and really 40 doesn't matter much except for a threshold and perhaps if the player is specifically a vertical player like Hyatt.

 

[JohnnyU]

Scouts use their own clocks. The ones that attend the pro-day. I myself do not put much stock in the 40 anyway. I think measuring the cone drills is more valuable. The broad jump and vertical seem more important to me. Burst and an explosion. JSN is good off the line and his footwork and body control are elite. He lacks long speed but the quickness and burst he does not lack. JSN's hands are strong.

Yeah and really 40 doesn't matter much except for a threshold and perhaps if the player is specifically a vertical player like Hyatt.

I used to think the same way until I save David Bell’s numbers and then saw his rookie season.

 

[massraider]

Scouts use their own clocks. The ones that attend the pro-day. I myself do not put much stock in the 40 anyway. I think measuring the cone drills is more valuable. The broad jump and vertical seem more important to me. Burst and an explosion. JSN is good off the line and his footwork and body control are elite. He lacks long speed but the quickness and burst he does not lack. JSN's hands are strong.

Yeah and really 40 doesn't matter much except for a threshold and perhaps if the player is specifically a vertical player like Hyatt.

And really, the best vertical guys weren’t the fastest.

it’s threshold for sure, a guy like Hyatt, you really just need him to be healthy, and he killed the rest of the workouts. On the field, in pads, he doesn’t lose speed, many of these guys never come close to this speed ever again. No one really crares about his 40 time, whereas these guys want JSN to run a 4.5, not a 4.7

 

[Ilov80s]

Scouts use their own clocks. The ones that attend the pro-day. I myself do not put much stock in the 40 anyway. I think measuring the cone drills is more valuable. The broad jump and vertical seem more important to me. Burst and an explosion. JSN is good off the line and his footwork and body control are elite. He lacks long speed but the quickness and burst he does not lack. JSN's hands are strong.

Yeah and really 40 doesn't matter much except for a threshold and perhaps if the player is specifically a vertical player like Hyatt.

I used to think the same way until I save David Bell’s numbers and then saw his rookie season.

He ran 4.65 which I think is getting into an area of concern. I know there are WRs who have run that slow and still had success but 4.65 is probably missing the threshold I would normally consider for a WR.

 

[ghostguy123]

I'll just say it. I'm getting the bust vibe. Painful to say that as an OSU fan.
That hammy must have been horrible to keep him out so long, and now not running. Could be a forever lingering issue.
Stinks in the one league I have a high pick, 1.03.
Hmmmmm

 

[Ilov80s]

I'll just say it. I'm getting the bust vibe. Painful to say that as an OSU fan.
That hammy must have been horrible to keep him out so long, and now not running. Could be a forever lingering issue.
Stinks in the one league I have a high pick, 1.03.
Hmmmmm

If the hammy was bothering him, I doubt he would do any workouts. Not saying you shouldn't be concerned but I think his speed is the nagging question I have.

 

[ghostguy123]

I'll just say it. I'm getting the bust vibe. Painful to say that as an OSU fan.
That hammy must have been horrible to keep him out so long, and now not running. Could be a forever lingering issue.
Stinks in the one league I have a high pick, 1.03.
Hmmmmm

If the hammy was bothering him, I doubt he would do any workouts. Not saying you shouldn't be concerned but I think his speed is the nagging question I have.

Hard to work on your speed when you can't sprint

 

[Ilov80s]

Hard to work on your speed when you can't sprint

Right but I would think a bum hammy would also limit your training for the broad jump and vert. He put up very good numbers in those.

 

[jm192]

I'll just say it. I'm getting the bust vibe. Painful to say that as an OSU fan.
That hammy must have been horrible to keep him out so long, and now not running. Could be a forever lingering issue.
Stinks in the one league I have a high pick, 1.03.
Hmmmmm

If the hammy was bothering him, I doubt he would do any workouts. Not saying you shouldn't be concerned but I think his speed is the nagging question I have.

Hard to work on your speed when you can't sprint

Didn't he say he was going to run at the OSU pro-day?

I think his speed isn't where he knows it can be--and he thinks it'll be better in a few weeks at the pro-day.

If he doesn't run then or runs terribly, then we'll have a better idea. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt in the mean time.

 

[osubuckeyeman]

I'm in no way worried about JSN's 40 times compared to what he can do with his feet and body control. The way he can get in and out of breaks. The shifting of direction and gears to create space. He is always open. The quickness and burst are more than enough for me. I have never seen anyone shut him down. I do wonder about the hammy though. I want a lot more information as to why he had to miss the whole season. Did he reinjure it? Was it more serious than we know? What he has put on tape answers for me his ability and technician skills as a wide receiver. Where he goes as with most prospects is vital. How he will be used? Is he just a slot guy? Terry Glenn was a speed guy but the way Terry could shift gears in and out of breaks reminds me a lot of JSN. Terry had elite speed, good body control, and the stop-on-a-dime-then-go. JSN's footwork and his strong hands will make him special if he can stay healthy.

 

[Ilov80s]

Didn't he say he was going to run at the OSU pro-day?

I think his speed isn't where he knows it can be--and he thinks it'll be better in a few weeks at the pro-day.

If he doesn't run then or runs terribly, then we'll have a better idea. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt in the mean time.

He did. There is a chance he feels comfortable with his stock by then and declines again. Or perhaps he will cut a little weight for then to get a better time.

 

[Ilov80s]

I'm in no way worried about JSN's 40 times compared to what he can do with his feet and body control. The way he can get in and out of breaks. The shifting of direction and gears to create space. He is always open. The quickness and burst are more than enough for me. I have never seen anyone shut him down. I do wonder about the hammy though. I want a lot more information as to why he had to miss the whole season. Did he reinjure it? Was it more serious than we know? What he has put on tape answers for me his ability and technician skills as a wide receiver. Where he goes as with most prospects is vital. How he will be used? Is he just a slot guy? Terry Glenn was a speed guy but the way Terry could shift gears in and out of breaks reminds me a lot of JSN. Terry had elite speed, good body control, and the stop-on-a-dime-then-go. JSN's footwork and his strong hands will make him special if he can stay healthy.

I would be pretty shocked if JSN is able to play outside in the NFL.

 

[menobrown]

The way people are raving about his workouts in the drills I don't think he needs to be worried about this 40 and I'd not run it if I was him and not totally comfortable getting under 4.55.

 

[Faust]

Matt Miller @nfldraftscout

JSN looked just fine running a go route.

https://twitter.com/nfldraftscout/status/1632151221657059329?s=21

 

[Faust]

WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted unofficial 6.57 second three-cone and 3.93 second 20-yard shuttle scores at the combine.​

Reports surfaced earlier in the day that Smith-Njigba intended to participate in the agility drills even though he was going to skip the 40-yard dash, and now we know why. Those scores are amongst the elite at the position over the previous five seasons, highlighting his short area burst and plus agility. Expect Smith-Njigba to run the 40 at Ohio State's pro day.
Mar 4, 2023, 7:00 PM ET

 

[Ilov80s]

JSN had a 6.57 short shuttle. Next best WR was 6.85. Elite numbers for the 20 yard shuttle and three cone. Guy was born to play slot. Also, this should put any injury worry to rest.

 

[Faust]

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet
Elite numbers at 6-foot-5/8 and 196:
3-cone: 6.57 seconds.
20-yard shuttle: 3.93
Wing span: 75.5.

https://twitter.com/rapsheet/status/1632169088926531585?s=21

Ian Kenyon @IanKenyonNFL
JSN: 6'0 5/8", 196, 6.57, 3.93
Cooper Kupp: 6'1 3/4", 204, 6.75, 4.08

https://twitter.com/iankenyonnfl/status/1632174008371118081?s=21

 

[menobrown]

JSN had a 6.57 short shuttle. Next best WR was 6.85. Elite numbers for the 20 yard shuttle and three cone. Guy was born to play slot. Also, this should put any injury worry to rest.

Apparently 4th best at the combine, for a WR, since 2007.

 

[IHEARTFF]

6.57 3 cone lol sheeiiiit

 

[rockaction]

Well that’s good. No forty though.

Tap tap tap tap foot. Wanna play outside? Show me your long speed.

 

[Da Franchise]

I'll just say it. I'm getting the bust vibe. Painful to say that as an OSU fan.
That hammy must have been horrible to keep him out so long, and now not running. Could be a forever lingering issue.
Stinks in the one league I have a high pick, 1.03.
Hmmmmm

I can’t go with bust personally but I do find him much less exciting than I’d like to spend a 1.03 on. Traded it in one league for that very reason. Agree with those saying he’s a Keenan/JuJu/ARSB type which is for sure nice to have, just would appreciate a higher ceiling at that spot in the draft.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Tyler Brooke
@TylerDBrooke
Just an absurd gap between JSN and the second-best WR's shuttle time.
The Draft Network
@TheDraftNetwork
WR 20-Yard Shuttle times from the #NFLCombine
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 3.93s
Andrei Iosivas: 4.12s
Ronnie Bell: 4.15s
Bryce Ford-Wheaton: 4.15s
Mitchell Tinsley: 4.21s
Kayshon Boutte: 4.25s
Antoine Green: 4.27s
Michael Wilson: 4.27s
Jayden Reed: 4.29s
#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft
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The Draft Network@TheDraftNetworK
WR 3 Cone times from the #NFLCombine
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 6.57s
Andrei Iosivas: 6.85s
Grant DuBose: 6.89s
Marvin Mims: 6.90s
Xavier Hutchinson: 6.91s
Malik Heath: 6.96s
Bryce Ford-Wheaton: 6.97s
Ronnie Bell: 6.98s
Jadon Haselwood: 6.98s
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Tony Pauline
@TonyPauline
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 3 cone time = 6.57s unofficial 20 shuttle = 3.93s unofficial
Those are elite times if they hold up.

 

[eighsse2]

Tyler Brooke
@TylerDBrooke
Just an absurd gap between JSN and the second-best WR's shuttle time.
The Draft Network
@TheDraftNetwork
View attachment 3505WR 20-Yard Shuttle times from the #NFLCombine
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 3.93s
Andrei Iosivas: 4.12s
Ronnie Bell: 4.15s
Bryce Ford-Wheaton: 4.15s
Mitchell Tinsley: 4.21s
Kayshon Boutte: 4.25s
Antoine Green: 4.27s
Michael Wilson: 4.27s
Jayden Reed: 4.29s
#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft
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The Draft Network@TheDraftNetworK
View attachment 3506WR 3 Cone times from the #NFLCombine
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 6.57s
Andrei Iosivas: 6.85s
Grant DuBose: 6.89s
Marvin Mims: 6.90s
Xavier Hutchinson: 6.91s
Malik Heath: 6.96s
Bryce Ford-Wheaton: 6.97s
Ronnie Bell: 6.98s
Jadon Haselwood: 6.98s
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Tony Pauline
@TonyPauline
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 3 cone time = 6.57s unofficial 20 shuttle = 3.93s unofficial
Those are elite times if they hold up.

Can someone explain why I've never heard of almost any of the other WR's on this list? Are these mostly guys who just happen to be really fast and agile, but don't necessarily have all the tools to be a pro WR?

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Tyler Brooke
@TylerDBrooke
Just an absurd gap between JSN and the second-best WR's shuttle time.
The Draft Network
@TheDraftNetwork
View attachment 3505WR 20-Yard Shuttle times from the #NFLCombine
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 3.93s
Andrei Iosivas: 4.12s
Ronnie Bell: 4.15s
Bryce Ford-Wheaton: 4.15s
Mitchell Tinsley: 4.21s
Kayshon Boutte: 4.25s
Antoine Green: 4.27s
Michael Wilson: 4.27s
Jayden Reed: 4.29s
#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft
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The Draft Network@TheDraftNetworK
View attachment 3506WR 3 Cone times from the #NFLCombine
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 6.57s
Andrei Iosivas: 6.85s
Grant DuBose: 6.89s
Marvin Mims: 6.90s
Xavier Hutchinson: 6.91s
Malik Heath: 6.96s
Bryce Ford-Wheaton: 6.97s
Ronnie Bell: 6.98s
Jadon Haselwood: 6.98s
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Tony Pauline
@TonyPauline
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 3 cone time = 6.57s unofficial 20 shuttle = 3.93s unofficial
Those are elite times if they hold up.

Can someone explain why I've never heard of almost any of the other WR's on this list? Are these mostly guys who just happen to be really fast and agile, but don't necessarily have all the tools to be a pro WR?

I can’t help much, but probably small school guys and like you said, fringe prospects.

 

[Ilov80s]

Tyler Brooke
@TylerDBrooke
Just an absurd gap between JSN and the second-best WR's shuttle time.
The Draft Network
@TheDraftNetwork
View attachment 3505WR 20-Yard Shuttle times from the #NFLCombine
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 3.93s
Andrei Iosivas: 4.12s
Ronnie Bell: 4.15s
Bryce Ford-Wheaton: 4.15s
Mitchell Tinsley: 4.21s
Kayshon Boutte: 4.25s
Antoine Green: 4.27s
Michael Wilson: 4.27s
Jayden Reed: 4.29s
#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft
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The Draft Network@TheDraftNetworK
View attachment 3506WR 3 Cone times from the #NFLCombine
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 6.57s
Andrei Iosivas: 6.85s
Grant DuBose: 6.89s
Marvin Mims: 6.90s
Xavier Hutchinson: 6.91s
Malik Heath: 6.96s
Bryce Ford-Wheaton: 6.97s
Ronnie Bell: 6.98s
Jadon Haselwood: 6.98s
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Tony Pauline
@TonyPauline
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 3 cone time = 6.57s unofficial 20 shuttle = 3.93s unofficial
Those are elite times if they hold up.

Can someone explain why I've never heard of almost any of the other WR's on this list? Are these mostly guys who just happen to be really fast and agile, but don't necessarily have all the tools to be a pro WR?

1. It's a really really weak WR class.
2. A lot of guys just refuse to run the agility drills now, not sure why.

 

[eighsse2]

Tyler Brooke
@TylerDBrooke
Just an absurd gap between JSN and the second-best WR's shuttle time.
The Draft Network
@TheDraftNetwork
View attachment 3505WR 20-Yard Shuttle times from the #NFLCombine
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 3.93s
Andrei Iosivas: 4.12s
Ronnie Bell: 4.15s
Bryce Ford-Wheaton: 4.15s
Mitchell Tinsley: 4.21s
Kayshon Boutte: 4.25s
Antoine Green: 4.27s
Michael Wilson: 4.27s
Jayden Reed: 4.29s
#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft
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The Draft Network@TheDraftNetworK
View attachment 3506WR 3 Cone times from the #NFLCombine
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 6.57s
Andrei Iosivas: 6.85s
Grant DuBose: 6.89s
Marvin Mims: 6.90s
Xavier Hutchinson: 6.91s
Malik Heath: 6.96s
Bryce Ford-Wheaton: 6.97s
Ronnie Bell: 6.98s
Jadon Haselwood: 6.98s
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Tony Pauline
@TonyPauline
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 3 cone time = 6.57s unofficial 20 shuttle = 3.93s unofficial
Those are elite times if they hold up.

Can someone explain why I've never heard of almost any of the other WR's on this list? Are these mostly guys who just happen to be really fast and agile, but don't necessarily have all the tools to be a pro WR?

1. It's a really really weak WR class.
2. A lot of guys just refuse to run the agility drills now, not sure why.

Ohh okay, so several of the top prospects we're all talking about probably didn't even run the drills.

 

[Ilov80s]

I can’t go with bust personally but I do find him much less exciting than I’d like to spend a 1.03 on. Traded it in one league for that very reason. Agree with those saying he’s a Keenan/JuJu/ARSB type which is for sure nice to have, just would appreciate a higher ceiling at that spot in the draft.

I get what you are saying but Julio Jones, Ja'marr Chase, Calvin Johnson aren't in this draft. There is Q and that's pretty much it if somebody wants the big alpha WR type. I am also not sure I agree with your assessment that this slot WR lacks a high ceiling. 5 years ago, I would have absolutely agreed. Not so much anymore. Here are some examples of the ceiling these guys have in PPR:

Cooper Kupp has had the highest ppg of any WR for 2 years in a row
Amon Ra had the 14th most fantasy points last year for any non-QB.
Keenan Allen has averaged 16 or more ppg in 7 seasons. Hopkins has done it 6 times, Evans has done it 5 times, Amari Cooper has never done it.
Edelman had a 19 ppg season. DK Metcalf's career best is 17.
Wes Welker hit 20 ppg twice, plus 5 seasons with at least 16 ppg. Demaryius only hit 20 ppg once. Dez Bryant and AJ Green never hit 20 ppg.

 

[JohnnyU]

I can’t go with bust personally but I do find him much less exciting than I’d like to spend a 1.03 on. Traded it in one league for that very reason. Agree with those saying he’s a Keenan/JuJu/ARSB type which is for sure nice to have, just would appreciate a higher ceiling at that spot in the draft.

I get what you are saying but Julio Jones, Ja'marr Chase, Calvin Johnson aren't in this draft. There is Q and that's pretty much it if somebody wants the big alpha WR type. I am also not sure I agree with your assessment that this slot WR lacks a high ceiling. 5 years ago, I would have absolutely agreed. Not so much anymore. Here are some examples of the ceiling these guys have in PPR:

Cooper Kupp has had the highest ppg of any WR for 2 years in a row
Amon Ra had the 14th most fantasy points last year for any non-QB.
Keenan Allen has averaged 16 or more ppg in 7 seasons. Hopkins has done it 6 times, Evans has done it 5 times, Amari Cooper has never done it.
Edelman had a 19 ppg season. DK Metcalf's career best is 17.
Wes Welker hit 20 ppg twice, plus 5 seasons with at least 16 ppg. Demaryius only hit 20 ppg once. Dez Bryant and AJ Green never hit 20 ppg.

Tyreek Hill is also proof.

 

[Ilov80s]

Tyreek Hill is also proof.

I don’t know the ratio of slot to outside snaps Tyreek has participated in the last few years but I hesitate to use him because JSN certainly doesn’t have anywhere near the speed Tyreek does. Hill is such a crazy outlier.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Tyreek Hill is also proof.

I don’t know the ratio of slot to outside snaps Tyreek has participated in the last few years but I hesitate to use him because JSN certainly doesn’t have anywhere near the speed Tyreek does. Hill is such a crazy outlier.

I believe he mostly lines up outside - but yeah he’s too unique to be an example.

 

[JohnnyU]

Tyreek Hill is also proof.

I don’t know the ratio of slot to outside snaps Tyreek has participated in the last few years but I hesitate to use him because JSN certainly doesn’t have anywhere near the speed Tyreek does. Hill is such a crazy outlier.

Isn’t that kind of like saying take away Barry Sanders‘ long runs and he’s an average RB?

JSN is so quick off the LOS he gets open at will.

 

[Faust]

Ryan Fowler @_RyanFowler_
Jaxon Smith-Njigba on what makes him unique as a route-runner:

“My creativity… reacting to the defender is a strong point in my game.”

Said he studies Stefon Diggs and Cooper Kupp for their ability to exaggerate routes and sell inside/out no matter their alignment.

https://twitter.com/_ryanfowler_/status/1631644772065505281?s=21

 

[Faust]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba cracks top 5 of rankings at NFL combine after feat not seen in nearly 10 years

 

[ghostguy123]

He looked great.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

He looked great.

It’s hard to find reasons he’s not the top WR in this class.

 

[Faust]

Matt Miller @nfldraftscout
How great is Jaxon Smith-Njigba's short-area quickness and agility?

JSN
3cone: 6.57 / Short Shuttle: 3.93

Julian Edelman
3cone: 6.62 / 3.92

Different players, but that's legendary shiftiness.

https://twitter.com/nfldraftscout/status/1632787904798785536?s=21