3. KJ Hamler, Penn State
When looking for a speedy threat opposite your No. 1 receiver, it certainly helps when you have him approval. Penn State’s KJ Hamler might be undersized, but he’s a threat to score every time he has the ball in his hands. Robinson described Hamler as “electric,” even going so far to compare him to Kansas City’s Tyreek Hill. If that’s the case, Hamler is exactly the kind of playmaker Matt Nagy could use in this offense.
According to NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein, Hamler is an “explosive slot target who hits the scales as a lightweight but could have heavyweight impact on games. Hamler’s blazing speed is used solo and in route combinations to stress secondaries and create big plays. He had an alarming number of drops in 2019 and the routes are ragged, but his athleticism and separation burst on all three levels helps mitigate those concerns. He’s a smallish slot who isn’t built for the tough yardage and could have durability concerns if he’s run into too many collisions. However, speed kills and his game-breaking potential on all three levels will be enticing as a high-risk, high-reward draft pick.”