Zay Jones Scouting Report
2,642 views · Published 10 February 2017 · 11:25 · Indexed 21 October 2026
Channel: schlegdaddytv · 2017 · Sports
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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