Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 81.33 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Stefon Diggs

Accolades: 

  • 2021: First-team All-Big Ten
  • 2022: 636 receiving yards (1,026 in 2021)

Summary:

Jayden Reed is a smaller, compact, lightning-quick route-runner who shifts between gears awesomely to get open. He has innate awareness to morph into a RB after the catch. His releases off the line are nasty. He has lateral juice and explosiveness. He was held back in 2022 by lesser talent around him. For a smaller WR with a smaller catch radius, he tracks the football awesomely and shined in contested-catch scenarios. He has some drops on film but not a major concern. He's a fun, sleeper prospect with a style for today's game. Everything he does is effortless on the field.

Strengths:

  • Lightning quick to beat press and get open at all levels
  • Tracks the ball like a 6-foot-5 WR
  • YAC ability is a plus, elusive and deceptive contact balance, morphs into a RB after the catch

Weaknesses:

  • Speed is great, not amazing
  • Smaller frame with smaller catch radius
  • Production didn't build in 2022 after strong 2021
  • Some drops on film

Combine Results:

  • 40-Yard Dash: 4.45 seconds
  • Vertical: 33.5 inches
  • Broad Jump: 10 feet, 1 inches
  • Shuttle Run: 4.29 seconds