Jared Wayne WR Pittsburgh | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jared Wayne WR Pittsburgh
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/29/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.73 seconds (2%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Hulu Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/29/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.73 seconds (2%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Hulu Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 74.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 127.8 | |
| Hands: |
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70% |
| Short Receiving: |
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78% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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84% |
| Deep Threat: |
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83% |
| Blocking: |
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61% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#321
Position rank:
#50
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| College Games: 40 College Snaps: 1785 | ||
ESPN RATING: 75/100
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247 RATING: 83/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Jared Wayne from Clearwater Academy International High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Wayne opted to join Pittsburgh.In 2019 as a freshman Wayne saw action in 8 games for the Panthers as he made 18 receptions for 261 yards for an average of 14.5 yards per reception, with one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 82.4.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played 8 games and had 21 catches for 325 yards for an average of 15.5 yards per catch, with one TD, and just QB rating when targeted of 55.4.
As a junior in 2021 he played 13 games and hauled in 47 catches for 658 yards for an average of 14.0 yards per catch, with 6 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 130.9.
As a senior in 2022 he played 11 games and had 55 catches for an outstanding 1011 yards for an average of 18.4 yards per catch, 5 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 126.6.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Although Wayne is more of a possession target than a field stretcher, he fiercely competitive demeanor and run-after-catch ability make him a major threat in the middle of the field.
- Wayne shows good initial quickness off the line of scrimmage, and he has enough strength to be able to consistently escape the jam at the next level. He’s a coordinated hands catcher who effectively tracks the ball downfield.
- Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
- Balanced, savvy route runner with top field awareness, setting up and selling routes beautifully.
- Wayne tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws.
- An excellent blocker on the outside, he also adds value in the running game.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- His ability to track the ball is good enough, but Wayne too often let the ball get into his body downfield rather than snatching it with his hands.
- Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
- Comes off the snap high and upright, and doesn't get to top speed quickly. Not sudden or elusive.
Jared Wayne percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Jared Wayne (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
414.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
77.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.