Jakobi Meyers Scouting Report
By: Alex Khvatov
Height: 6’1 5/8
Weight: 203
Position: WR
College: North Carolina State
Number: 11
Strengths
Displays terrific hand/eye coordination
Willing blocker
Has a good catching radius
Will make tough catches in traffic
Shows the ability to get off press coverage
Good size for a slot WR
Hands catcher
Makes incredible circus catches (number of one-handed grabs)
Competitor
Able to break tackles in the open field
Displays outstanding ball skills
Excellent body control
Strong hands
Quick feet
Slant routes and crossing routes are his specialty
Weaknesses
Still learning the nuances of how to run routes
Will take some false steps as a route runner
He is not sudden or quick coming out of his breaks
Not elusive in space, won’t make defenders miss after the catch
Skinny frame, needs to get stronger
Average speed
Has a tough time creating separation on intermediate and deep routes
Other Notes
Came to NC State as a QB
Led the Wolfpack in catches (92 receptions) during his junior year
Overview
He graduated early and decided to enter the draft after his junior campaign. In 2018, he had 92 receptions for 1,047 yards and four TD’s. He is a bigger slot receiver with very good hands and outstanding body control. He still needs to improve as a route runner. He looks like a mid-round pick.
