2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Texas Tech TE Jalin Conyers

From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, 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, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Texas Tech TE Jalin Conyers.

#12 Jalin Conyers/TE Texas Tech – 6030, 263 pounds (Grad Student)

Measurements

THE GOOD

– Unique build with bulk and length
– High-points the ball, power forward jump-ball style, consistently plays above the rim and comes down with the football
– Flashes strong hands and ability to pluck away from his frame and finish
– Can catch contested and in traffic
– Moments of athleticism, fairly explosive out of three-point stance, burst to break away top of route, and can hurdle
– Size allows him to power and bully through tacklers
– Runner/QB in short-yardage moments creates unique dimension to skillset
– Can execute base blocks as in-line blocker, size is an asset and helps take on defensive ends
– Good end zone/red zone production and flashed dominant performances

The Bad

– Height isn’t ideal and creates thicker and stockier body type
– Rarely played with hand in the ground and acted as a stand-up receiver more than a tight end
– More linear runner than fluid and smooth and might be too heavy for his own good
– Needs to show more effort and strain as downfield blocker
– Game runs too hot and cold overall
– Slow to get out in front when asked to pull and struggles to adjust and redirect blocking in space
– Drops too many passes in his frame
– Must work harder to get open as play extends and run away from man coverage
– Schemed around in run game, didn’t play full-time snaps and often off the field in short-yardage moments
– Won’t be fit in every scheme
– Older prospect

Bio

– Turns 24 in July of 2025
– 47 career games in college career
– Career: 104 receptions, 1,166 yards (11.