DRAFT TRACKER 2023

Jefferson is a tall target with build-up speed and a receiving style that gets better the further he gets from the line. He doesn’t have the short-area quickness to elude NFL press effectively and could struggle to uncover against tight man coverage over the first two levels. He has decent ball skills and works into the zones effectively, but he will have a challenging time making an NFL roster.

Slot receiver and return specialist who stands out more with the ball in his hands than as a natural separator on routes. Fresno State’s offense did a nice job of finding creative ways to get the ball in Remigio’s hands and he paid them back with a consistent ability to find yardage. He could struggle to uncover over the first two levels against NFL man coverage, but he has talent as a quick-game option who can handle return duties.

Jarrett is a slot receiver with an excellent build, plus speed and good athleticism, but he's missing necessary ingredients to succeed at the position. It doesn’t take long to see the physical gifts on tape, but Jarrett’s lack of route-running fundamentals and ball skills catch up with him too often. His tape is filled with slants, digs and quick-game throws; he struggles to manipulate defenders with his routes and comes out on the wrong end when throws are contested. He’s a better athlete than receiver as he enters the draft, but he does have athletic tools for cultivation if a team can get it done.

Slender speedster with the potential to be used as a gadget option and return man. Smith has the burst and vision to handle jet sweep looks. Also, he has the athleticism and separation potential to become a better route runner. Finishing contested catches could be an issue and he might not offer as much deep-throw value as expected due to average ball skills. Whether he is drafted or not, Smith’s return ability and speed will gain him entry into a camp and give him a chance to find a home on a roster.

Brooks was not granted eligibility by the NCAA until the fifth game of the 2020 season and he stepped away from the South Carolina program for the second half of the 2021 season. Those missed games help explain his limited college production, but his 2022 game film -- when he started 12 games -- failed to stand out. However, his play strength and ball skills are clearly noticeable on tape. He’s a high-cut, leggy route runner who struggles to outmaneuver coverage getting in and out of breaks. He’s highly competitive on 50/50 balls and has run-after-catch talent to have his moments in the open field, but his poor speed testing at the NFL Scouting Combine could be tough for him to overcome.

Barnett doesn’t have the receiving production or pedigree to grab the attention of evaluators, but his pro day performance will push teams to the tape to double check on him. Barnett has a good blend of size/speed in the slot but lacks polish and salesmanship as a route-runner. His hands are agile and fairly sticky. He can threaten on three levels of the field, with his catch-and-run talent adding quick-game value. It’s worth noting that he was a decent college punter and can handle emergency field goal duties as well. Barnett might be a practice squad candidate early on, but he has intriguing upside.

Maag’s explosive pro-day testing will be much more of an eye-opener than his college film. His tape isn’t bad, but he looks more like a pass-catching tight end than a big tester when you see him moving around the field as a route-runner. His athletic traits and run blocking help his cause, but he might need to learn to earn a living as a big slot receiver who will make tough, contested catches.

Former five-star prospect with quality size, speed and length but an inability to separate from press-man coverage. Ngata is a smooth pass-catcher and has decent ball skills, but it takes him too long to elude press. When he gets into the route, it will be tough for him to uncover against NFL quickness and coverage talent.

Jenkins has NFL size but lacks NFL suddenness, as well as the vertical speed to create separation that teams will want to see. He is constantly on glide mode when working around the field, and some of his route transitions can be effective from his smooth gait. However, NFL coverage will be quicker, more physical and often more anticipatory than at the college level, so expecting Jenkins to create necessary separation might be a stretch. He has the ball skills to grab contested catches, but there might be too many missing elements for him to stick around on a roster.

Possession receiver lacking top-end speed and separation quickness but possessing quality ball skills. Tinsley’s lack of suddenness shows up quickly in press release and when trying to separate early in the route, but he’s very willing in the middle of the field and has terrific ball skills. He has the focus to make challenging catches at any spot on the field. He has good size and is a gamer, but a lack of athletic features might require him to play the role of zone-beater from the slot.

Compact slot receiver with a lack of impressive production but flashes of talent as a zone-beater on intermediate routes. Jackson doesn’t have early explosiveness into the route, but he builds up speed cruising through open spaces. He’s not a natural hands-catcher but didn’t drop many balls and showed an ability to catch through contact in 2022. Jackson needs an accurate passer due to his limited catch radius and jump-ball potential. Given his kick return ability and willingness to get after it as a blocker, he has avenues to a roster spot.

The size and length are appealing, as is the potential to improve his contested-catch success rate, but Heath lacks the burst to back coverages off or separate consistently against press-man. The ball skills show up on tape, but he must become a consistent ball-winner and play to his size. Heath has Day 3 draft potential.

Big possession target requiring work from the slot to create catch opportunities. Haselwood has good size and the strength to make contested catches underneath, but he lacks the speed or separation burst to uncover and stay open against NFL man coverage. His testing could make a difference for him, but a lack of special teams experience could hurt his cause to make it as a WR5/6.

Bobo is a big slot receiver with below-average speed and agility to separate from coverage. His route running is very patchy, but he’s fairly tough and competitive when catching around traffic. He has decent hands but a relatively average catch radius. He has some potential as a run blocker in space and might be better suited to add weight and rebrand as a pass-catching tight end.

Long perimeter target who has proven he can make the most of his opportunities. Sample is light on his feet, with the ability to make breaks and turns with consistent quickness. However, he needs to improve his play strength to ward off clingy coverage at the top of his routes. Sample has soft, natural hands and good overall ball skills, but his lack of top-end speed might create too many contested-catch tries for him to make it in the league.

On paper, Marshall has size, speed and an explosive vertical leap. When the tape is turned on, it is easy to see the size and leaping talent, but the play speed can be harder to find in the context of the offense. The build-up speed is fine for vertical routes, but Marshall is sluggish getting off press and lacks the fluidity/quickness to run routes that will create throwing windows for quarterbacks. His high contested-targets total figures to follow him to the next level, which will make it hard for him to stick on a roster.

Davis’ size, wingspan and high-point ability are alluring. However, the tape shows a player who fails to play to his best speed and too often struggles to hang onto the football. He has play traits that could be developed, but if he doesn’t become more urgent and reliable as a pass-catcher, he might not get that opportunity.

Perimeter receiver with the measurables and pro-day testing to garner late round or priority free agent looks. Pitts has the ball skills teams are seeking at the position. He will need extensive route work to become a more elusive target and needs to play to the speed/quickness he showed at his pro day.

Slot receiver with below-average traits but solid production over the last two seasons. Harris benefitted from the level of competition and doesn’t appear to have the elusiveness or elevated ball skills needed to continue producing at the pro level. His experience as a kickoff returner helps him.

Jackson’s ball skills, production and route acumen are not at an NFL level, but he is athletic and has great speed. Currently, a role as a gunner on special teams and pure vertical threat on offense are the selling points, but he needs extensive work to become a functional route-runner in the pros.