From now until the 2024 NFL Draft takes place, we will 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 to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Texas WR Jordan Whittington.
#13 Jordan Whittington/WR Texas – 6005, 205 pounds (Senior)
NFL Scouting Combine
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Jordan Whittington | 6005/205 | 10″ | 30 3/8″ | 73 5/8″ |
| 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
– Solidly built frame with big hands
– Physical and tough player
– Fights for yards post-catch, capable of breaking tackles and falling forward for extra yards
– Moved around the offense; aligned all over with plenty of work in the slot
– Adjusts to passes thrown outside his frame, capable of making tough catches
– Able to drop hips and burst out of top of his route on in/out-breaking routes, creating separation; uses head fakes to set up routes well
– Willing blocker who can get in the way and run his feet; displays good overall effort
– Shows team-first mentality; did much of the dirty work while teammates put up big numbers
– Special teams value on coverage/return team, has chance to become a four-down player at NFL level
– Athletic bloodlines
– Regarded as leader and culture changer, helping turn program around
The Bad
– Not a dynamic athlete; best at doing damage within 15 yards and over the middle
– Lacks twitch or a second gear; won’t run away from many defenders
– Struggles to finish in contested situations; shows ability to catch away from body but will lose out at catch point when contacted
– Willing blocker but falls off blocks too quickly
– Upside appears limited
– Didn’t see much press coverage and will likely need to work on hands/release package
– Tends to leave his feet to make grabs when he doesn’t need to
– Consistent but only moderate production
– Injury history and older prospect
Bio
– Turned 24 in February 2024
– 41 games, 25 starts for Longhorns
– Career: 141 receptions, 1,757 yards (12.