2023 Green Bay Packers Round 2 Pick 50 WR Jayden Reed Michigan State

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Jayden Reed has an instant accelerator and the long speed to win vertically.

Electric playmaker. 581 YAC over the past two seasons.

Reed finished his collegiate career with three punt return touchdowns.

Eager blocker.

More weapons for Jordan Love. https://t.co/FGgscL4aJd

— Brennen Rupp (@Brennen_Rupp) April 29, 2023

projected 4-5 round pick

Gutes again proving he's the smartest guy in the room

A true slot with speed? Bestill my heart

@mr21mr21 posted:

projected 4-5 round pick

Gutes again proving he's the smartest guy in the room

Rong.

Jayden Reed, WR

Reed is Michigan State’s top draft prospect and widely projected to be picked on day two, but there’s a chance he could slip down the board.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr./Todd McShay three-round mock draft: Second round, No. 52 overall to Seahawks

“Reed is one of my favorite prospects in the class. He is so good after the catch and can line up inside or outside. He would be the perfect complement to DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett in an offense that loves receivers who can generate separation.” – McShay

ESPN’s Matt Miller: Third round, No. 98 overall to Browns

“The addition of Elijah Moore will help the Browns’ receiver room, but more speed at the position can’t be ignored when there’s value on the board. Reed is a home-run hitter (26 TDs over four years) who can create in space with 4.4 speed. His versatility and punt return ability are bonus traits.” – Miller

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Would have preferred Hyatt

@packerboi posted:

Rong.

Jayden Reed, WR

Reed is Michigan State’s top draft prospect and widely projected to be picked on day two, but there’s a chance he could slip down the board.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr./Todd McShay three-round mock draft: Second round, No. 52 overall to Seahawks

“Reed is one of my favorite prospects in the class. He is so good after the catch and can line up inside or outside. He would be the perfect complement to DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett in an offense that loves receivers who can generate separation.” – McShay

ESPN’s Matt Miller: Third round, No. 98 overall to Browns

“The addition of Elijah Moore will help the Browns’ receiver room, but more speed at the position can’t be ignored when there’s value on the board. Reed is a home-run hitter (26 TDs over four years) who can create in space with 4.4 speed. His versatility and punt return ability are bonus traits.” – Miller

Your copy and pastes are better than mine.

Nothing against Reed and he could turn out to be good, but seems like a reach in that draft slot.

All I will say is, the Packers have more than enough credit in findings gem WR's in the 2nd round including Watson last year. No reason to think Reed can't continue that streak as well.

SkinnyAmari is kind of a head scratcher. He meets basically none of their usual measurables, and they have Nixon as a returner already.

Packers head scout just said GB had timed Reed with a 4.37 40.

GB now has 3 WRs that are sub 4.4 (Christian Watson, Bo Melton and Reed) and two that are mid 4.4’s (Romeo Doubs, Samori Toure)

New TE Musgrave is at 4.6, outstanding for the position

seems like a good pick

Packers had Jayden Reed at 4.37 in the 40.

— Zach Kruse (@zachkruse2) April 29, 2023

Here’s to hoping he can be the complementary player to Doubs and Watson we need.  I can imagine it’s his versatility that intrigued the Pack more than anything else.

Amari, for some reason looked like a player down in Texas after they let him go.

Sometimes guys just don’t fit in.

@ilcuqui posted:

Packers head scout just said GB had timed Reed with a 4.37 40.

Did he sneeze before hitting the start button? Electronic timed on a fast track in Indy at 4.45. That would be quite a jump.

Or wasn't allowed to fit in due to the need for Cobb.

@Pikes Peak posted:

Amari, for some reason looked like a player down in Texas after they let him go.

Sometimes guys just don’t fit in.

I thought he caught one TD but was otherwise largely MIA

@packerboi posted:

All I will say is, the Packers have more than enough credit in findings gem WR's in the 2nd round including Watson last year. No reason to think Reed can't continue that streak as well.

Wasn't Watson projected as round 1-2? Apples and oranges

Electronic times are slower than hand times because it takes an extra moment for the human eye to register a player is moving.

@Pikes Peak posted:

Amari, for some reason looked like a player down in Texas after they let him go.

Sometimes guys just don’t fit in.

Averaged 2 catches/game with 1 TD total isn't anything to write home about. He had one long catch that made the highlights and a lot of meh.

I’d much rather see Reed running MLF’s fly sweep than Lazard, that’s for sure

@Herschel posted:

Averaged 2 catches/game with 1 TD total isn't anything to write home about. He had one long catch that made the highlights and a lot of meh.

I stand corrected.

@Herschel posted:

SkinnyAmari is kind of a head scratcher. He meets basically none of their usual measurables, and they have Nixon as a returner already.

Dunno why people are comparing him to Amari.  He's 2" taller, WAY faster in every measurable, jumps higher, and most importantly is known for his hands.

Shit forgot none of them were taken round 1. I hate it. I meant I hate it. https://t.co/Aca4z7Ivem

— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) April 29, 2023

40 time 4.44

• Highly competitive against bigger/stronger Ohio State corners in 2022.
• Accelerates to his top speed in a hurry.
• Keeps routes moving at an elevated tempo.
• Good ball skills to track and time the deep throw.
• Clever hands and positioning help carve out catch space.
• Makes winning plays on back-shoulder throws.
• Can be elusive when needed after the catch.
• Has three career punt return touchdowns.

40 time 4.45

One of the guys the CBS person had a draft crush on.

"Crafty route runner and has plus speed. Gets open routinely, flashes after the catch, and tracks the football tremendously. Contested-catch winner".

There's 40 speed and football speed, and we all know it.

Today, fittingly, is Jayden Reed’s birthday. His girlfriend gave him some glasses, he got an Apple Watch. And then the #Packers have him his favorite present when they drafted him: “Nothing tops this one. This is all I’ve ever asked for, this is all I’ve ever wanted in life.”

— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) April 29, 2023

@D J posted:

Some very impressive acceleration in those highlights.

Rich likely doesn't mind this pick either.

Jayden Reed on his ability as a punt returner (he had three punt-return TDs in college):

“Get ready to see a lot of house calls.”

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) April 29, 2023

Love this pick..  YAC!!!

I liked him at Senior Bowl practices .... but not enough to take him in the second round.

JR's a baller. I like those kind of players.

What would have been everyone's WR choice in that spot? 

Tee Higgins or Ja'Marr Chase

I have a lot of respect for Ben Fennell. He really knows his film and football.

Truly believe Reed is one of the most underrated prospects in this class... I wrote down Christian Kirk as a comp - if that says anything about how I feel about him

3-Level Weapon. Returner. YAC Threat. Tough as hell at the Catch Point. Crafty/Twitchy in Space. https://t.co/vPv4gMwl8K

— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) January 31, 2023

@Herschel posted:

Amari:

40 time 4.44

Amari ran a 4.52 at his pro day.  Dunno where that time came from.  He wasn't at the combine.

You also left this out of his draft profile:

"he can go from magnificent catch to focus drop in a single drive"