Jalen Raegor, WR, TCU
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Listed at 5-foot-11, 206 pounds Jalen Raegor is a speedy, playmaking receiver that offers exceptional value as and punt and kick off returner. Raegor has a slim, toned build with excellent lower body explosion as evident with his 42” vertical at the scouting combine. Despite being only 5-foot-10 he has the ability to win jump ball situations. He is a creative runner in the open field with exceptional speed to turn short throws into big plays. Along with his unique speed he is excellent at creating deception as a route runner especially when running double moves. Raegor has room to improve as a route runner but he figures to be a candidate for early playing time with his combination of speed and elusiveness. While his numbers were down from his sophomore year he finished his junior season with 43 receptions, 611 yards, and five touchdowns.
Raegor is another receiver in this class that would fit well with this Cowboys receiving core. He offers inside outside flexibility and would give this offense a element of speed that it doesn’t currently have. Raegor could also step in an be an immediate threat as a punt and kick off returner. Opinions vary among the experts about Jalen Raegor value he could be drafted anywhere from the middle of the first to the middle of the second. The Cowboys could get excellent value if he were available at pick 51 but if the Cowboys want him they may have to make a move to go up from 51.
What the experts say:
Spotty quarterback play helped cause a production drop, but his focus and competitiveness also seemed spotty at times. Reagor is a smooth athlete with blazing speed who has more playmaking talent than receiver skill and play-callers need to account for that when determining how to utilize him. He’s electric with the ball in his hands so getting it to him quickly rather than asking him to consistently make plays for himself as a ball-winner could be crucial. When 2019 is balanced against his 2018, the grade and projection begin to climb with a versatile receiver who’s able to spice the offensive gumbo.
Jalen Reagor is one of the most dynamic receiving prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft. Reagor’s skill set fits best when projecting forward into a vertical passing offense as a Z-receiver, where he can defeat press coverage, attack down the field and force defenses to respect his speed or pay the consequences. Reagor brings explosive burst and simultaneous control on his stems to carry himself for separation — he’s got upside to work inside as a slot receiver as well. NFL starter.
Reagor is a speed demon who is a true home run hitter with mismatch speed. The ultra-fast Reagor can take the top off of a defense and is a threat to score anytime he touches the ball. Reagor is a true speed demon who is similar to DeSean Jackson, Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown, or Will Fuller. Reagor uses his speed to create separation and shows a nice ability to track the ball downfield. For a speed receiver who lacks size, he looks comfortable with defenders around him and does not seem to get afraid of hits coming his direction. Even though he isn’t a big receiver, he does a nice job of positioning himself to make contested catches.