Jaden Walley WR Mississippi State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jaden Walley WR Mississippi State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (69%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (69%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 62.1 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 95.6 | |
| Hands: |
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31% |
| Short Receiving: |
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53% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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52% |
| Deep Threat: |
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47% |
| Blocking: |
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53% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#353
Position rank:
#40
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| College Games: 47 College Snaps: 1605 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 87/100
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Ovr Rank:
#22
Pos Rank:
#9
College Combine Results
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Josh Vann - South Carolina |
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84% |
| Marquez Stevenson - Houston |
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79% |
| Jacob Copeland - Maryland |
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78% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Jaden Walley from D'Iberville High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Walley opted to join Mississippi State.In 2020 as a freshman Walley saw action in 11 games for the Bulldogs as he made 52 receptions for 718 yards for an average of 13.8 yards per reception, with 2 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 73.3.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played 13 games and had 55 catches for 628 yards for an average of 11.4 yards per catch, with 6 TDs, and a QB rating when targeted of 114.7.
As a junior in 2022 he played 12 games and hauled in 29 catches for 305 yards for an average of 10.5 yards per catch, with 3 TDs, and a QB rating when targeted of 91.7.
As a senior in 2023 he played 7 games and had just 5 catches for just 49 yards for an average of 9.8 yards per catch, one TD, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 108.1.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 2. He wrote: ""
- Does not have exceptional straight-line speed but takes advantage of open seams when his quarterback is on target.
- Flashes the foot quickness and toughness to handle slot duties at the next level and lines up all over the field. Dangerous with the ball in his hands.
- Combines speed, balance, quickness, vision and crisp cuts to leave defensive backs and linebackers in the dust.
- He’s coordinated with soft, reliable hands, and Walley shows the ability to adjust to balls thrown behind him, as well as a knack for digging out low throws.
- Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
- Keeps his feet active and eyes up to dodge traffic quickly and easily. Has excellent straight-line speed to be a breakaway threat at any level. Will initiate contact and runs through high tackle attempts but isn't overall a powerful player.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Doesn't have the size to consistently win on the outside, but can be productive working the middle of the field and as a return man.
- Walley seems comfortable in traffic to the point where Walley doesn’t make the effort to create separation.
- Has only average height and overall length. Lacks initial burst off the line of scrimmage and has more build-up speed than track wheels. Limited explosiveness and flexibility and will struggle to separate against pro defensive backs
How other scouting services rate Jaden Walley (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
403.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
55.0
*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.