Jalen Hurd, the Baylor WR, sits at No. 101 on the consensus board across 2 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 5% elite, 12% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “While Hurd will be an NFL receiver, he offers a unique option of becoming a short-yardage banger near the goal line.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His best days are in front of him.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a X-receiver.
Sources · 2 · quotes 1
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“…Hurd was used as big slot but he might need to transition into a role outside to take advantage of his potential to stretch the field as a downfield ball-winner. He's still learning the nuances of the position, but he has outstanding traits, a great work ethic and an ability to get much better very quickly. While Hurd will be an NFL receiver, he offers a unique option of becoming a short-yardage banger near the goal…”
Sourced synthesis from 2 scouting sources, not original film. How these reports are written →