Pro Football Network No. Lacks a second gear. Nailor is god awful in contested catch situations and didnt haul in a single contested catch in 2021. Nailor was the third consecutive player drafted by Minnesota from a Big Ten school, joining former Gophers defensive lineman Esezi Otomewo and Illini tackle Vederian Lowe. He can stack defensive backs and get into space, and he can also take short passes and blast through congestion. The Minnesota Vikings select Michigan State Spartans wide . But theres more to his game than that. Running back Kenneth Walker III opted out of the Peach Bowl to prepare for the draft, offensive lineman Kevin Jarvis declared on Saturday, and tight end/H-back Connor Heyward has mentioned that he will not be returning to East Lansing in 2022 for his final year of eligibility, and he has also accepted an invite to the Senior Bowl. At the NFL scouting combine, Nailor posted a 4.50 40-yard dash (19th among WR), a 38-inch vertical jump (8th among WR), and a 7.03 three-cone (5th among WR). While Nailor surprisingly ran a 4.50 40-yard dash at the scouting combine, he plays much faster than his time indicates. Writes the site: "Kenneth Walker is a tough back who runs with great balance.". Below, you can see where Kenneth Walker III, Jalen Nailor and Connor Heyward are projected to go by draft experts around the country. Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. It would be shocking, however, if Walker wasnt taken around where he is projected. All Rights Reserved. He had a streak of two or more receptions in six-straight games as part of a 15-game streak with at least one catch halted by going without a catch in Nebraska game and also has 163 rushing yards and one TD on just 17 carries (9.6 avg. Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest. Nailor can turn on a dime on routes, but he can also be used on motions, drags, and jet sweeps to create more looks. The Michigan State WR flashes great body control and coordination at the catch point. Most mock drafts have Nailor going in the sixth or seventh round, likely due to his injury concerns and lack of production coming out of college. Jalen Nailor is an exciting playmaker who has 80 catches for 1,346 yards, reaching the 1,000 career yards mark in the Western Kentucky game, becoming the 46th player in MSU history to reach. If he can further refine his route running and improve his hands, he can be a dynamic, versatile receiver for an NFL offense. ET start time) Friday: Defensive backs and special teams (3 p.m. Additionally, if you'd like to donate above and beyond the ad-free option, you can donate via PayPal as well. 16 on career receiving TDs (12), No. This might be the steal of the draft. Can create after the catch Nailors explosiveness also shows up downfield, where hes shown he can spring off the ground and elevate for passes. 8 overall in 1967) and Mike Hurd (picked 336th overall in 1975). We noticed your adblocker is on. Nailors speed makes him unique in the 2022 NFL Draft class. The Michigan State wide receiver checks in at No. (37%*), 30 1/4 I dont agree. Notable prospects: For a comp, Ill go with Amon Ra St. Brown who has very similar measurables with Nailor having better speed. At Miami, hell take the swing screen and shows his acceleration getting up to speed quickly. With the nickname "Speedy," Nailor has been a big piece for Michigan State's threatening offense in 2021. At Rutgers, at the bottom of the screen Nailor (8) uses quickness and a hand swipe with the inside hand to beat press and then he makes a nifty over the shoulder catch and creates after the catch. Nailor is the third former Michigan State player currently on Minnesota's roster, joining quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Kenny Willekes, who was picked in the seventh round in 2020 and debuted last fall. Theres room for Nailor to sink his hips better and quicken his releases. That being said, Nailor is a gifted deep threat that could be a steal for a team in the later rounds if he can remain healthy. Nailor adds some value in the run game, where he is always in a good position (despite not being the most physical player), as well as with the ball in his hand on end-arounds. Pro Football Network projects Nailor to the Philadephia Eagles in the fifth round, 162nd overall. After the catch he can make big plays. Vs Miami, from the right edge his movement behind the line turns into a wham block that opens up a running lane for the back. and ranked second in 2021 (18.8 avg.) 191 overall pick [via a trade with the Baltimore Ravens]. MSU fans are probably a little weary of mock drafts right now, considering Shakur Brown was projected as a fourth-round pick but wasnt selected last year. 191 pick in 2022 draft. Moreover, Nailor has flashed good throttle control. (38%*), 128 (C) Nicely times receptions, possesses terrific eye/hand coordination, and makes the difficult over-the-shoulder reception downfield. CBS Sports No. Led the Big Ten in yards per catch in 2020 (19.8 avg.) 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Contested catches could use some work especially for someone who is such a good deep threat. Nailor finished his career at Michigan State with 86 receptions for 1,454 yards and 12 touchdowns in 28 career games from 2018-21, despite missing time in multiple seasons because of injuries. A team also needs to consider the Michigan State offense that had the quarterback always under pressure adding to his inaccuracy. He totaled 108 receptions for 1,995 yards and 28 touchdown catches for Bishop Gorman. If he cant use his traits to separate effectively at the next level, his inconsistency in contested situations will only be magnified. named an All-Big Ten honorable mention by the media, Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors that week, GAME THREAD: Michigan State at Nebraska - Mens Basketball, How to Watch Michigan State at Nebraska - TV, Quick Facts and Prediction, Game Preview: MSU Looks for Plains State Redemption in Nebraska, BBDs 3pt Shot: Epic Collapse Overshadows MSU Finding its Dude and Rotation - What it All Means. 162 overall. Has only average height and overall length. Vs Rutgers, at the bottom he will sell like hes going to block before releasing up field for the easy score. Minnesota Vikings NFL draft picks 2022: Analysis for every selection . He ran a 4.50 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine and had a 38-inch vertical leap. 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The seamless fluidity Nailor has shown multiple times at multiple levels has made him incredibly effective on double moves. He is also the third former receiver drafted from the school by Minnesota, joining Gene Washington (No. Walker has 4.3-second speed, awesome power at the second level and the vision to be an effective inside or outside runner. After catching 93 passes for 1,736 yards and 26 touchdowns in his final two seasons at Bishop Gorman, the Nevada product earned a three-star recruit billing and fielded Power Five offers. He showed enough promise to earn an increased role early on in 2019. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. With the 191st pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings have selected Jalen Nailor, the wide receiver from Michigan State University Nailor has had his share of injury issues. If you like what you see on this site, we now have an ad-free option available for a donation of $25 per year, and you can enjoy the site entirely ad-free! Wins consistently on deep routes Has not been very durable in college. Nailor has great speed and explosiveness to go along with ball-tracking ability, run-after-catch potential, and existing route-running upside. Rueter's NFL.com mock is the only one that has Heyward being picked, but not Nailor. Vs Pittsburgh, from the bottom on a post route he makes a nice adjustment to make the one handed catch on a ball behind him. 2022-08-23-jaxon-smith-njigba. Michigan State's 80-year streak of having at least one player selected in the NFL draft ended in 2021, which was a bit of a surprise considering cornerback Shakur Brown was expected to go anywhere between rounds 4-7. I see a mid-late day three player who will have to earn his spot in camp, but you cant teach sub 4.4 speed and he has to be accounted for when on the field. Today Ill be profiling a wide receiver that I believe is flying under the radar right now. Injury history, Career 86 receptions, 1,454 yards, 16.9 ypr, 12 TDs; 17 carries, 163 yards, 9.6 ypc, 1 TD It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Wide receiver isnt a blatant need for Los Angeles, but Sean McVay has shown a tendency to add skill players consistently in the draft. As a pass receiver, he showed good acceleration against off coverage and can eat up space quickly. He runs the slant, reaches up for the catch and takes a shot but holds on. We offer recommendations from over 100 fantasy football experts! He became the first Big Ten player to record more than 220 receiving yards and at least three scores since Illinois' A.J. Nailor finished his college career with 1,844 all-purpose yards, adding 179 on kick returns, 163 on rushes and 48 on punt returns to his receiving tally. 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