for those of you clamoring for a deep threat

[Skull and Bones]

A.J. Jenkins WR Illinois




A.J. JENKINS WR, Illinois

2011 GRADE: 5.9 HT: 6-0 WT: 190
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Possesses average height for the position with a thin frame. However, displays a real savvy about his game when asked to find soft spots in coverage. Works his back toward the quarterback, understands angles and is always finding himself open vs. zone. Is also very coordinated when asked to adjust to the throw. Does a nice job extending his arms, plucking the football away from his frame and coming down with the catch. Displays good body control along the sideline as well, knowing where he's located, maintaining concentration and keeping his feet in bounds. Possesses good straight-line speed. Looks like a low 4.4 guy and is a potential vertical threat at the next level. Accelerates well underneath on crossing patterns and can run away from defenders in man coverage.

Does a nice job stemming his route off the line, doesn't tip his hand early. Has a "plus" initial burst when asked to eat up the cushion and can accelerate a bit when changing direction. However, gets leggy out of his routes. Rounds off his breaks consistently and isn't real clean when trying to change directions on sharply breaking routes. But, possesses "plus" burst down the field out of his break on vertical routes and does a nice job being patient setting up his breaks. Hasn't been asked to handle much press coverage and/or even man coverage for that matter playing in the Illinois spread offense. Is going to need time to get used to seeing defenders up in his grill. Doesn't seem overly physical or quick in order to handle press however.

Impression: Has a nice feel for the game, plucks the football well and has the speed to run away from defenders. Is a developing route runner who looks a bit limited in that area, but in the right offense he should be able to create as a reserve down the field.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=83167&draftyear=2012&genpos=WR
according to this he could be had in the 5th

[spartan]

For just one second I thought you said throat.

[Skull and Bones]

Java can give you some links for that

[The Anti-Java]

We are still waiting for another Illinois guy to pan out.

[BucsFan4090]

Raymond Webber is better....and hes already on our team.

[Skull and Bones]

90 catches for 1276 yards and 8 TDs.  14.2 ave.  better production than Benn ever had

[Skull and Bones]

you seriously think you are going to find a better prospect that him in the 5th?  lets hear your names-any position

[ShotsDownfieldBucs!]

For just one second I thought you said throat.

That would be a far more interesting thread.

[DanTurksGhost]

For just one second I thought you said throat.

I came here to post exactly the same thing.

[BucsFan4090]

If production was the biggest indication of how WRs will end up in the NFL, why is Ryan Broyles considered to be a 5th round prospect and not a CJ type WR?

[Skull and Bones]

its not but Broyles blew out his acl and isn't a low 4.4 kind of guy to begin with.  this guy has better upside.

[CaptainStagger]

We need a veteran deep threat....someone to teach the kids. Use the 5th on Rainey.

[Madman]

Sign Dexter Jackson!

[ShotsDownfieldBucs!]

Is veteran deep threat an oxymoron?

[Skull and Bones]

We need a veteran deep threat....someone to teach the kids. Use the 5th on Rainey.

you want to give up a high draft pick for Desean if they franchise him?  Want to pay Manningham $7 mil a year?