The Eagles’ Case for Justin Jefferson
The 2020 NFL Draft is shaping up to be a unique and loaded class at the receiver position, luckily for Carson Wentz and the Eagles, that position is the largest need on offense.
Justin Jefferson has been the player most linked to the Eagles at pick 21 in recent weeks. Daniel Jeremiah, a former Eagles scout and current NFL Network analyst, stated if Justin Jefferson is available with the 21st pick, he would be the pick.
This would be the most ideal realistic situation for the Eagles.
Justin Jefferson is not only a pro-ready player but he has the potential to be a perennial Pro Bowl receiver.
Jefferson is a unique athlete and marries his receiving skills and athleticism to create an elite NFL receiver.
Athletically, Jefferson had a solid Combine workout running the 40-yard dash in a quick 4.43 seconds. He also had impressive numbers in the vertical jump at 37.5 inches.
Production-wise, Jefferson was arguably the most productive receiver in college football. In 2019 he had astounding numbers at 1,540 receiving yards with an average of 13.9 yards per catch and 18 touchdowns. His college production illustrates his talents at the position. He creates separation downfield and outside the numbers.
He tracks the ball in the air exceptionally and has an excellent vision when to attack a ball. His traits allow him to be one of the most versatile receivers in the class by being able to play in the slot and on the outside.
Picking Justin Jefferson at 21 makes even more sense when comparing his skills with Carson Wentz’s abilities. Wentz is the best quarterback in the league in the red zone and Jefferson performed at his best in the red zone last season with 12 red zone touchdowns.
Jefferson gives Wentz a competent and reliable ball catcher at all levels of the field. He proved this by dominating opponents at the highest level of college football.
It is easy to see how he and Wentz would dominate the NFL for years to come.
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