The New York Giants have nabbed an intriguing young prospect in Jalin Hyatt, their third-round draft pick. Standing at 6 feet and weighing 185 pounds, the 21-year-old fell down the draft board due to concerns about his route running. These concerns stem from how he was utilized during his tenure at Tennessee.
Due Diligence: Conversations with Tennessee Coaches
The Giants weren’t blind to these concerns; they spoke directly with Tennessee’s offensive coaching staff to assess how much Hyatt’s collegiate system had limited him. Operating in an air-raid offense, Tennessee tasked him mainly with running deeper concepts, thereby stunting the development of his route tree.