Fellow Charger fans this is a list of College Wide Receiver prospects that May interest you in the upcoming draft.
Wide Receiver
Zay Flowers:
Height: 5'10
Weight: 172
Age: 22.5
School: Boston college
40 yard dash: 4.42
Pros:
Killer Linear speed
Fluid in and out of his routes
does not lose speed when breaking in or out of a route
Has great playmaking ability after the catch
Can attack you on all three levels of the field
Cons:
Height and weight can prove to be an issue, Not the biggest catch radius
Inconsistent hands, Can let the ball slip through his hands
Tends to give up when designated to run block.
Games watched:
Boston college vs Clemson 2021
Boston college vs Duke 2020
Boston college vs Pitt 2020
Overview:
Zay Flowers is going to be your go to speed guy from the start. His ability to break in and out of routes without losing speed or acceleration is incredible. Get him the ball, and he will bust out all different types of jukes and spins just to fight for extra yards. And although his hands may not be the most consistent, he definitely makes up for it with his speed. In the supposed Kyle shanahan/Mcvay offense, he can play primary slot and find soft spots 20 yards down the field. To me, this would be our Tyler Lockett on the inside.
Josh Downs:
Height: 5'10
Weight: 175
Age: 21
School: North Carolina
40 Yard dash: 4.48
Pros:
Sharp routes
Fast Acceleration, Hits top speed quickly
Sure hands.
Cons:
Hesitant off the line, takes a second to get into his route
Small Size
Limited to the Slot position
Games Watched:
North Carolina vs Miami 2021
North Carolina vs Notre Dame 2022
Overview:
Josh Downs is a Dynamic slot receiver. Standing at 5'10, he wont be your outside X receiver. Josh is your scheme receiver. Meaning, you are gonna have to have clear out routes to get Josh open. This isnt a bad thing though. If you get the ball in his hands, he will fight for every yard. While at first, Josh would seem hesitant to find his step off the line. Under Keenan allen and Palmer, he would find his footing quick.
Nathaniel Dell:
Height: 5'10
Weight: 165
Age: 23
School: Houston Cougars
40 Yard Dash: 4.49
Pros:
Not afraid to take hits
Quick off the line
Electric after the catch ability
Cons:
Has to fight for separation
Wont break alot of tackles.
Cant block in the run game
Rounds out his routes
Games Watched:
Houston Cougars vs Auburn 2021
Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati 2021
Houston Cougars vs Texas tech 2022
Overview:
From what I saw, Dell reminds me more of Devonta smith, small frame, but still able to make big plays happen. Dell is not afraid to take big hits. When the ball is snapped, he accelerates quickly, making the cornerbacks look sluggish. Getting where he needs to be quickly for his QB to hit him in stride. And Although he wont be a help in the run game, let him run a route down the middle of the field and he will do the rest.
Jordan Addison:
Height: 6'0
Weight: 175
Age: 20
School: USC
40 yard dash: 4.49
Pros:
Crispy route running
Catches with his hands on short to Medium routes
Deep route speed is great.
Uses arms to get separation instead of relying on his speed
Speed off the Catch is great
Can play any Alignment
Cons:
Can have a little trouble separating from Press man Coverage
Smaller frame
Struggles with deep ball catching. Catches with his pads rather then Hands.
Games Watched:
Usc vs Stanford 2022
Usc vs Rice 2022
Usc vs Oregon State 2022
Pitt vs Clemson 2021
Overview:
As a USC fan, I love Jordan Addison. Any NFL fan can also see this guy will be special. His ability to run any route given is insane. From a simple slant, to a 20 yard comeback route, He can do it all. And not only can he run any route, he can run them at any Wide Receiver alignment. Now with every player, their are going to be some downsides. With Addison, he does struggle a little bit against press man coverage. Along with deep ball catching, can struggle to bring the ball in. But nonetheless, Addison is going to be great on any team he is drafted to.
Parker Washington
Height: 5'10
Weight: 215
Age: 20
School: Penn State
40 Yard Dash: TBD
Pros:
Can fight through contact on routes well
Isnt afraid to take hits
Good YAC ability (Can shake off tackles, juke and spin away)
Consistent hands
Cons:
Is a little to comfortable with contact. Can rely on that to get separation
very slight struggle to get seperation
Struggles to Run Block
Games watched:
Penn state vs Auburn 2021
Penn State vs Iowa 2021
Overview:
Parker washington has a ton of upside. While he doesnt show to be the biggest guy on the field, he makes up for it with his ability to fight through contact. His hands are incredibly consistent and is willing to take a big hit just to bring down the catch. And if he finds the ball in stride, he will juke, spin, and break tackles to get the offense that much closer to the endzone. And while he can struggle to get separation against man, he finds a way to the ball every time.
Jalin Hyatt:
Height: 6'1
Weight: 180
Age: 21
School: Tennessee Vols
40 Yard dash: 4.40
Pros:
Great Route runner
Speed is astonishing for being 6'1
Tracks the deep ball very well.
Always fighting for extra yardage
Attacks the CB cushion with his speed, Not Hesitant
Cons:
Limited route tree. Has to pick up other routes alot better.
Played alot of his snaps in the Slot Position
Depending on the offense, can be a one trick pony
Games Watched:
Tennessee vs Alabama 2022
Tennessee vs Florida 2022
Tennessee vs Kentucky 2022
Tennessee vs LSU 2022
Overview:
Hyatt is as explosive as it gets. His speed at the third level is incredible. Hyatts route running at the second and third level gets him open almost every time. When hit in stride, he fights for extra yards, always looking to score. And when going against cushioned corners, he doesnt hesitate to attack their leverage. Now, his route tree is limited to the deeper routes, like post routes and fade routes. His dominant alignment is the slot, limiting him to not play on the outside Receiver. However, an explosive receiver, incredibly fast, and a great deep route runner? Sign me up to draft him.
Jayden Reed:
Height: 6'0
Weight: 185
Age: 22
School: Michigan State
40 Yard Dash: TBD
Pros:
Loves to create separation with his arms rather then rely on pure speed.
Comfortable catching in the middle of the field
Smart Receiver, always looking for open seams in the zone coverage.
Makes up for speed with his YAC ability
Cons:
Not so great against Press man coverage.
Aggressive when it comes to run blocking, can be downfall in the NFL
Not the greatest Straight Line speed
Games Watched:
Michigan State vs Michigan 2021
Michigan State vs Wisconsin 2022
Overview:
Jayden Reed may not have the fastest 40 yard dash, but he can make up for it in multiple different ways. For one, his YAC ability is great, can shake off defenders easily and fight for yards. Reed thinks like a veteran, can look for open seams in zone coverage and hit the gas. Allowing his QB to hit him in stride 30+ yards down the field. I wouldnt recommend rotating him in for Run blocking assignments as he can get aggressive and be called for a hold. Nonetheless, Jayden reed has good potential and can be stolen in the later rounds of the draft.
Jonathan Mingo:
Height: 6'2
Weight: 225
Age: 21
School: Mississippi Rebels
40 Yard dash: TBD
Pros:
Uses strength off the line
Can be a tough tackle
Always attempting to make a play after the catch
Very good Y-A-C Ability ^
Cons:
Can have a tough time separating in vertical routes.
Speed not considered Elite. But Good
Games watched:
Mississippi vs Vanderbilt 2022
Mississippi vs LSU 2022
Overview:
Mingo is an interesting prospect. He isnt flashy or considered a top 10 pick. However, he does have some good qualities to him. He possess a lethal after the catch ability. Mingo is always looking to juke or spin somebody out. He is considered a tough tackle. Along with that, he is 6'2, which is taller than alot of the receivers in this years draft class. Mingo needs to learn to create separation at the LOS with his feet rather then only relying on his strength. Now dont get me wrong, if he can succeed in the NFL using his strength, then by all means let him do it. But it wouldnt hurt for him to be taught a better release technique. I think Mingo can fit into a screen heavy scheme. I know Chargers liked to run Bubble screens and Jet Sweeps, and Mingo would fit really well into that scheme. But with Kellen moore joining as OC, their offense is bound to change. Any team could benefit with rotating in Mingo for a screen play.
Marvin Mims:
Height: 5'11
Weight: 184
Age: 20
School: Oklahoma
40 yard dash: TBD
Pros:
Vertical threat
Elite Linear speed
Great After the Catch ability
Cons:
Route tree isnt established
On the smaller side
Games Watched:
Oklahoma vs Texas 2022
Oklahoma vs TCU 2021
Oklahoma vs Oregon 2021
Overview:
I could describe Marvin Mims in a couple words. And that would be, Marvin Mims is a tier 1 version of Tyreek hill. But for the sake of we wanting to write, let me describe what I mean. Marvin mims has elite vertical speed. Can our race alot of corners in the NFL. Even downfield, he will attempt to catch the ball at its high point, but due to his size, he wont always win. But its the thought that counts here. If you can scheme open Mims, he will alwways make a play. Whether that be juking somebody out their shoes, or spinning someone out of existence, he will make something happen. Mims will bring that speed that the Chargers so desperetly need.
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