Zay Jones Scouting Report

2,642 views · Published 10 February 2017 · 11:25 · Indexed 21 October 2026

Channel: schlegdaddytv · 2017 · Sports

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6'1.75" 210 lbs
Senior
EAST CAROLINA


SIZE:   8.5
- Adequate height for position
- Good bulk on his frame to overpower smaller DB's

QUICKNESS:  7.5
- Requires a lot of effort to get up to speed
- Mediocre burst off the line
- Little explosiveness to his game

SPEED:   8.0
- Mediocre top end speed
- Not much of a second gear


HANDS:  9.0
- Pretty reliable catcher with hands
- Generally does good job not allowing ball to get into his body
- Can sometimes struggle to hold onto fastball with hands
- Lots of solid catches, few spectacular catches

ROUTE RUNNING:  9.0
- Very sharp with his cuts
- Pretty expansive route tree
- Good control of upper body to get defenders off balance


SEPARATION:  7.0
- Precision of cuts can get him open consistently in space
- Subtle movement with upper body to create small space when none is there
- After 10 yards, consistently is covered vs. man coverage
- Even with physical style, could really struggle with get off against press coverage

CATCH RADIUS:  9.0
- Able to adjust to the ball low and goes to get it
- Can adjust to balls thrown behind him
- Underrated ability to high point ball


RUN AFTER CATCH:  6.5
- Lack of lateral agility to side step defenders
- Lack of explosiveness limits big play potential
- Will run hard and lower shoulder for extra yardage

DURABILITY:  10.0
- Very good track record of staying healthy
- Did not miss any games during 4 years of college

INTANGIBLES:  9.5
- Dad Robert was 3x Super Bowl champion with 90's Cowboys
- Career FBS leader in receptions
- Willing and able run blocker
- Very good work ethic and leadership skills
- Lacks explosiveness, big play ability

NFL COMPARISON:  Marty Booker
FINAL GRADE:  84.0

GRADING SCALE
90 - 100 1ST ROUND
85 - 89.9 2ND ROUND
80 - 84.9 3RD ROUND
76 - 79.9 4TH ROUND
72 - 75.9 5TH ROUND
68.5 - 71.9 6TH ROUND
65 - 68.49 7TH ROUND

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