Jalen Brown

A true deep threat that uses elite foot speed to take the top off a defense. Has not only improved track times over the years, but has also evolved as a football player. At his best when he’s asked to just get deep as he has almost mastered the fly/go route. Also has beaten his fair share of cornerbacks and safeties on post/corner routes. Tracks the ball to a high degree once it's in the air and can make a grab over his shoulder. Has also gotten better and better at taking on defenders and making contested catches. Might stretch the field better than most, but must get better at working the short to intermediate numbers on the route tree and needs to learn how to extend plays after the catch, especially after contact. Will also likely need to add some mass if he’s ever going to be an effective blocker at the Power 5 level. However, the body should eventually undergo some type of physical transformation once lifting/eating in college, and additional play strength will only help him become more of a complete wideout. Will probably need a year or two before he’s ready to make an impact on Saturdays, but should be viewed as a vertical playmaker that quarterbacks are going to want to target whenever it’s time to take a shot. Could get some burn in the slot, but looks like more of a natural on the outside in a modern pro-style attack. First-class speed (10.6 in the 100-meter dash and 21.1 in the 200-meter) is what NFL scouts covet these days.

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• Evaluated 08/19/2021 Andrew Ivins Director of Scouting Read
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