From now until the 2020 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to showcase as many prospects as possible and examine both their strengths and weaknesses. Most of these profiles will feature individuals that the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have an interest in, while a few others will be top-ranked players. If there is a player you would like us to analyze, let us know in the comments below.
#15 Jauan Jennings/WR/6’3 208 lbs
The Good:
- Willing blocker, very physical, will contribute on running downs
- Breaks tackles at ease in the open field
- Lots of yards after the catch potential
- Big, strong hands
- Contested catch winner
- Can play in the slot and outside
- Will be a mismatch in the slot
- Size will make him a great red zone option
The Bad:
- Suffers from drops
- Double catches some targets
- Given a lot of free releases in the slot
- Interested in how he will handle more physical corners in the NFL
Bio:
- 2019: 59 receptions, 969 receiving yards, 8 touchdowns
- Career: 146 receptions, 2153 receiving yards, 18 touchdowns
- Fifth most receptions all time in University of Tennessee history
- Fourth most receiving yards all time in University of Tennessee history
- Led all receivers in broken tackles with 30 in 2019 according to PFF
- 2019 Second Team All-SEC by PFF
- 2020 Senior Bowl invite
- Selected as team MVP and captain in 2019
- Converted from quarterback to receiver as a freshman
Tape Breakdown:
When it comes to slot receivers, it will be harder to find a bigger target than Tennessee’s Jauan Jennings.