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Jayden Reed
Player Bio
Reed began his career at Western Michigan, where he earned Freshman All-American honors in 2018 (56-797-14.2, eight TDs receiving; 9-116-12.9 kick returns; 12-215-17.9, one TD punt returns in 13 games, 12 starts). The former first-team All-Illinois playmaker at Naperville Central decided to transfer to Michigan State, sitting out the 2019 season due to NCAA transfer rules. He led the Spartans with 33 receptions in 2020 (407 yards, 12.3 per, three TDs receiving; 16-329-20.6 kick returns; 2-14-7.0 punt returns), starting all seven games. In 2021, Reed was a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award as the nation's most versatile player as well as a third-team All-Big Ten Conference pick as a receiver (team-high 59-1,026-17.4, 10 TDs; 7-34-4.9, TD rushing in 13 starts) and returner (16-376-23.5 kick returns; 12-238-19.8 punt returns). He tied for the FBS lead with two punt return touchdowns. Reed started 11 games in 2022, earning second-team all-conference honors at receiver (55-636-11.6, five TDs receiving; 4-11-2.8 rushing) and honorable mention honors as a returner (13-114-8.8 punt returns). -- by Chad Reuter
Overview
Utility wideout with the ability to take snaps at multiple receiver positions while offering both kickoff and punt return talent. Reed looks smaller in many of his matchups, but he is rarely deterred by size. He’s too tight-hipped for stop-start routes on the tree, but he operates with good route speed and should improve his ability to separate with additional development and experience on the next level. His ball skills and feel for positioning on deep throws and jump balls are unquestioned. Limiting his focus drops on short and intermediate throws will be critical to becoming a long-term NFL contributor.
Strengths
  • 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.
Weaknesses
  • High percentage of career catch tries were contested.
  • Quicker than fast with average deep separation.
  • Hip tightness limits in-and-out quickness at route breaks.
  • Doesn’t always finish his routes.
  • Loses catch focus working into the middle of the field.
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@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

β€œReed 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

β€œThe 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

@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

β€œReed 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

β€œThe 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.

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Rounds 4-5
NFL Comparison
Greg Ward
Overview
Utility wideout with the ability to take snaps at multiple receiver positions while offering both kickoff and punt return talent. Reed looks smaller in many of his matchups, but he is rarely deterred by size. He’s too tight-hipped for stop-start routes on the tree, but he operates with good route speed and should improve his ability to separate with additional development and experience on the next level. His ball skills and feel for positioning on deep throws and jump balls are unquestioned. Limiting his focus drops on short and intermediate throws will be critical to becoming a long-term NFL contributor.
Last edited by mr21mr21
Amari:
Strengths
  • Very strong, with compact body type.
  • Sets up cornerbacks with clever alterations of route speed.
  • Can get to top speed very quickly.
  • Plus ball-tracking and focus to catch the 50-50 ball.
  • Second gear to chase down the deep ball.
  • Natural footwork in adjusting to off-target tosses.
  • Stabs it out of air with sudden hands.
  • Able to slip or break first tackle after catch.
  • Pull-away speed in the open field.
  • Capable of handling punt return duties.
  • Competitive nature is above average.

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Jayden:
Strengths
  • 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.

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Last edited by Herschel

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

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