Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) returns the ball 41 yards for a touchdown against Akron during an NCAA college football game against on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn. Cheering him on at left is Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80). Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK
Jalin Hyatt WR Tennessee | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jalin Hyatt WR Tennessee
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Slot Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.40 seconds (84%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.1 DOB: 09/25/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Slot Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.40 seconds (84%*) | |
| Age: 23.1 DOB: 09/25/2001 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 88.7 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
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76% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 149.0 | |
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77% |
| Short Receiving: |
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85% |
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91% |
| Deep Threat: |
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93% |
| Blocking: |
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69% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Mid
Overall Rank:
#14
Position rank:
#3
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| College Games: 35 College Snaps: 1306 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 3 - Pick Number: 73 (NYG)
Draft Profile: Bio
Jalin Hyatt was a standout at Dutch Fork High School in Irmo, South Carolina, where he helped lead the Silver Foxes to a 14-0-1 record and No. 9 national ranking by MaxPreps in 2019. He became the Dutch Fork's all-time leader in receiving yards (3,624) and receiving touchdowns (57). Despite weighing just 153 pounds coming out of high school he was rated a four-star prospect and the nation’s 33rd-ranked wide receiver in 247 composite rankingsAfter high school, Hyatt committed to Virginia Tech but Hyatt swapped to Tennessee.
In 2020 as a freshman Hyatt saw action in 10 games for the Volunteers as he made 20 receptions for a solid 276 yards for an average of 13.8 yards per reception, with 2 TDs, and a solid QB rating when targeted of 78.6.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played 13 games and put up 21 catches for 226 yards for an average of 10.8 yards per catch, with 2 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 107.0.
As a junior in 2022 Hyatt now weighing 185lbs exploded onto the scene after destroying the Alabama secondary, as he hauled in six receptions for 207 yards and an insane five touchdowns.
As a junior in 2022 he played 12 games and hauled in 67 catches for an outstanding 1267 yards for an average of 18.9 yards per catch, with 15 TDs, and a QB rating when targeted of 156.5.
Honors & awards
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has elite speed - can eat up cornerbacks cushion in an instant and can beat even the quickest DBs
- Hyatt recorded a 10.46 in the 100m and 21.14 in the 200m. He has run an electronically timed 4.31 40-yard dash and added 34.5″ vertical. He's probably even faster now
- In 2022 he has shown he can totally dominate even the top secondaries in college football - he's pretty much impossible to stop unless double-covered
- His long arms allow him to play bigger than his size and also displays an impressive catch radius -Hyatt has the frame to can carry even more weight.
- Hyatt tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws.
- He is amazing as a catch-and-run threat, running hard and consistently picking up big yardage after the catch.
- He shows elite initial quickness off the line of scrimmage, and he has enough strength to be able to consistently escape the jam at the next level.
- A savvy, natural pass-catcher with reliable hands and very good focus. Snatches the ball out of the air and shows the concentration to make acrobatic catches look easy.
- He’s a precise route runner, creating separation when used on quick outs and stop patterns in college. Hyatt has good stop-start ability and lateral agility.
- Is an excellent blocker considering his relatively slight frame
- It can't be ignored that he led the country in QB rating when targetted in 2022
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- His tape is limited and has had only one season (2022) putting up elite numbers. Prior to then, his performances were pretty none descript.
- He’ll have to develop a better feel for sitting down against zone coverage.
- His route tree has been pretty limited - will take some serious time to adjust to pro offense
- Has played most of his snaps from the slot and therefore rarely has been challenged in press coverage
- May struggle to convert his skills to the pro game where he has just been told to win footraces on deep patterns
Player Comparison
Jameson Williams - Detroit LionsScouting Report: Summary
2022 has proved to be a spectacular year for Jalin Hyatt where he exploded onto the national scene. He's emerged as the premier deep threat in college football and compares favorably to last year's first-round pick Alabama's Jameson Williams. He's often unstoppable as a deep threat -- and has proved as much against top competition in the SEC.If Hyatt is the premier deep threat in the 2023 NFL Draft, however, he risks being considered a bit of a one-trick pony and how he gets on in the pros where he'll have to run multiple routes is uncertain.Still, his speed and explosion will always be in demand in the NFL and as a result, he should be gone before the end of the first round.
Jalin Hyatt percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
Update - 04/21/2023
Hyatt's combine was a mixed bag - his vertical and broad jump were both elite (93rd and 99th percentile respectively), however, his forty while still outstanding at 4.4 flat was not elite. And the reason this is important for Hyatt is that the main reason his pre-combine stock was so high was due to notional forty times in the high 4.2s or at the very least 4.3s.Jalin Hyatt Video Review
How other scouting services rate Jalin Hyatt (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
42.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
12.0
*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.