Jalen Moreno-Cropper WR Fresno State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jalen Moreno-Cropper WR Fresno State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/15/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.40 seconds (84%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.6 DOB: 05/03/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/15/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.40 seconds (84%*) | |
| Age: 23.6 DOB: 05/03/2001 | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 80.7 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 109.5 | |
| Hands: |
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69% |
| Short Receiving: |
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75% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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80% |
| Deep Threat: |
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79% |
| Blocking: |
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54% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#172
Position rank:
#26
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| College Games: 42 College Snaps: 1789 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#61
Pos Rank:
#29
State Rank:
#44
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 89/100
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| Ovr Rank: #22 Pos Rank: #57 | ||
Draft Profile: Bio
Jalen Moreno-Cropper from Buchanan High School played quarterback, receiver, running back, defensive back, and returner and this ridiculous versatility led to him being rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Moreno-Cropper opted to join Fresno State after receiving offers from a number of big schools in the western states.In 2019 as a freshman Moreno-Cropper saw action in 10 games for the Bulldogs as he made 17 receptions for 208 yards for an average of 12.2 yards per reception, with no TDs, and a QB rating when targeted of 97.2.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played 6 games and had 37 catches for 520 yards for an average of 14.1 yards per catch, with 5 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 114.2.
As a junior in 2021 he played 13 games and hauled in 85 catches for 905 yards for an average of 10.6 yards per catch, with 11 TDs, and a QB rating when targeted of 113.6.
As a senior in 2022 he played 13 games and had 79 catches for an outstanding 1047 yards for an average of 13.3 yards per catch, 5 TDs, and a QB rating when targeted of 107.3.
Honors & awards
- 2022 All-Mountain West first team wide receiver
- 2022 first team All-MW receiver by Phil Steele
- 2022 first Bulldog receiver to have 1,000 yards in a season since 2018
- 2021 All-Mountain West second-team wide receiver
- 2020 All-Mountain West honorable mention selection
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Very productive receiver who has consistently improved and become the main focus of the Bulldog offense in 2022
- Put up an elite 4.40 forty at the combine - stamping his deep threat potential
- Shifty player with the ball in his hands - will make tacklers in the open field.
- His experience as a QB and running back make him an option as a gadget guy - jet sweeps, and even throwing
- Cropper plays with smoothness and balance and shows a knack for setting up defensive backs.
- Snatches the ball out of the air and shows the concentration to make acrobatic catches look easy.
- Shows good sense as a route runner. Cropper has soft hands and uses his frame effectively to shield defenders, making him a surprising threat in the red zone.
- Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch situations.
- Very quick off the line of scrimmage - and quickly creates separation
- Very game aware with an obvious high football IQ - knows when he needs to get out of bounds and when to fight for extra yards
- Has experience both in the slot and out wide and offers even more versatility as a kick and punt returner
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He's an undersized receiver at just 172 lbs and it shows where he's regularly outmuscled by bigger corners
- Despite having played out wide in college his size will limit him to a slot only role at the next level
- Is far too often pushed off his route in press coverage - needs to improve his overall playing strength
- Too often rounds off his routes - not patient enough in letting the ball get to him
- Offers nothing as a blocker
- Has had more focus drops than you'd hope given his hands are actually pretty good
- He’ll have to develop a better feel for sitting down against zone coverage.
Scouting Report: Summary
Jalen Moreno-Cropper has proved to be a very good college player at Fresno State, he's put up excellent numbers, has elite speed, is super shifty in the open field, and displays outstanding overall ball skills while making contested catches. He however is an undersized receiver without the requisite strength to play through contact and he'll potentially only be a role player at the pro level.While just viewing Cropper as a pure wide receiver his draft demand may be a little limited, but when you factor in his skills as a returner and his ability as a gadget player he's probably worth a fifth-round selection in the 2023 NFL draft.
Jalen Moreno-Cropper percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Jalen Moreno-Cropper (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
194.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
43.0
*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.