What he brings to the table

Speed is the name of the game in the NFL, with teams trying to find an egde in the vertical passing game. Javelin Gudiry’s most redeeming quality is his speed and his ability to keep up with wide receivers who are home-run threats.

After forgoing his senior season at Utah, Guidry was expected to be selected on Day 3 of the 2020 NFL Draft. Guidry was able to put himself on NFL scouts’ radar in 2019, posting 42 tackles and six pass breakups in 12 starts. He also earned an All-Pac-12 honorable mention for the second consecutive season.

Despite being a bit undersized for the position, Guidry isn’t afraid to stick out his nose and is a more than willing tackler. He has the speed and athletic ability to man the slot and be a reliable special teams contributor. For now, he needs to be coached up in New York in order to become a nickel cornerback at the next level. He’s certainly worth the risk as an in-house look to replace Brian Poole following the 2020 season.