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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Central Florida WR Javon Baker

From now until the 2024 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Central Florida wide receiver Javon Baker.

#1 JAVON BAKER, WR, CENTRAL FLORIDA (SR) — 6013, 208 lbs.

Senior Bowl

Measurements

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Javon Baker 6013/208 9 5/8″ 31 5/8″ 78″
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A N/A

The Good

— Good body and hand size
— Can play outside or in the slot
— Solid release and acceleration off the line of scrimmage
— Creates space with physicality, hip drop, and subtle route manipulation
— Good hand and adjusting around his frame
— Tracks the deep ball well
— Can high point the ball and has very good body control
— Potential to be a good blocker

The Bad

— Has build-up speed; may not separate from NFL DBs
— Rounds off at the breakpoint rather than exploding out of the break
— Unnecessary little hop when body catching
— Physical defender could lean on him to take him out of bounds
— Execution in scramble drill to get open can improve
— Lacks elusiveness to make defenders miss
— Positioning as a blocker is marginal
— No experience as a return man in college

Bio

— Career: 117 receptions, 2,051 yards, 13 TDs, 17.