Tag: Jonathan Mingo

Lions draft profile: Jonathan Mingo, WR, Ole Miss

A look at Ole Miss WR Jonathan Mingo and how he might appeal to the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL draft

Up next in the series of 2023 NFL draft profiles is a Day 3 wideout who calls to mind a recent Lions fan favorite and could make a nice replacement for that player in Detroit.

Jonathan Mingo, WR, Ole Miss

Height: 6′ 1.25″

Weight: 226 pounds (measured at Senior Bowl)

Turns 22 in April

Mingo didn’t have the gaudy production or elite athleticism of Rebels predecessors DK Metcalf, or A.J. Brown, but he was a solid, consistent producer in his four seasons in Oxford. His final season (51 catches, 861 yards, 5 TDs) earned Mingo a Senior Bowl berth and a scouting combine invite.

Pros

  • Big frame with long arms and huge hands (over 10″)
  • Lined up all over the formation in a diverse passing offense
  • Exceptional blocker for his position with good technique and real attitude to his execution
  • Good after the catch, difficult to tackle with both thickness and balance through contact
  • Quicker feet than expected for a bulky receiver and he can use them in a variety of ways off the route release and initial move
  • Good hands and catch strength in traffic
  • Progressed in his ball-tracking and in-air adjustment skills in ’22

Cons

  • Lacks explosive burst and twitchiness off the line and out of releases
  • Long speed is average at best and he doesn’t consistently have an extra gear as a route runner
  • Doesn’t always cleanly catch the ball when open, had a couple of costly bad drops
  • Takes a lot of contact and big hits; missed several games with a broken foot in 2021
  • Not a creative wideout or improvisational receiver when the initial play breaks down

Overall

Mingo’s frame, playing style and athletic profile all call to mind Lions 2020 fifth-rounder, Quintez Cephus. Mingo is quicker afoot and a better blocker as a prospect, but the overall style comparisons are quite similar between Mingo and Cephus, even down to the same foot injury.

With the oft-injured Cephus entering the final year of his rookie contract and no safe bet to make the team, adding a widebodied possession-type receiver on Day 3 makes some sense for the Lions. Mingo’s strength, ability to make things happen after the catch and utilitarian usage across all receiving roles make him a good candidate to be a No. 4/5 NFL receiver and core special teams player.

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Here are the top 5 WR Cowboys should watch at the Senior Bowl

The Cowboys will likely look to the draft to bolster their WR room. These five players had a strong week of Senior Bowl practices. | From @ProfessorO_NFL

One of the major events that signifies draft season has officially arrived is the Senior Bowl.  College seniors from all over the country were selected on an invite only basis to take part in one week of practices led by NFL coaching staffs, ending the week with a game between players from the American and the National teams.

While there are many players worth keeping an eye on this weekend, one group of particular interest for the Dallas Cowboys will be the wide receivers. Here are five names to keep an eye on during the 2023 Senior Bowl.

7 wide receiver prospects for the Eagles to watch at 2023 Senior Bowl

We’re looking at 7 wide receiver prospects for the Philadelphia Eagles to watch at the 2023 Senior Bowl #TheDraftStartsInMobile

The NFL draft starts in Mobile, and even with the Eagles preparing to face the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, all eyes this week will be on Alabama, for the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl.

The wide receiver position is settled with A.J. Brown set to start the first year of his monster contract extension, and DeVonta Smith entering his third year, with a fifth-year option all but guaranteed to be picked up.

Quez Watkins will be in the final year of his rookie deal, while undrafted free agent Britain Covey should return as the primary punt returner.

Zach Pascal will be an unrestricted free agent, and Philadelphia could look to add a talented rookie on a cheap deal to an already blockbuster duo.

With kickoff from Mobile just 24 hours away, here are seven wide receivers to watch at the Senior Bowl on Saturday.

Stock Up Stock Down from final Senior Bowl American practice

The final practice of Senior Bowl week had some great wide receiver/cornerback matchups. @MattAnderson_8 breaks it all down

The Senior Bowl practices have wrapped up here in Mobile, Alabama, and for the American Team, it’s been a fun week of practice. Many players have improved their draft stock and confirmed many experts’ prior assumptions about them.

Let’s take a look and see who hurt and helped their draft stock following the final day of practice.

National Team Practice

Stock Up Stock Down from second Senior Bowl American practice

The second day of practice was an intense one for the American team. @MattAnderson_8 breaks it all down

Day two of the Senior Bowl is complete, and Wednesday’s practice for the American team had a different feel than day one. while the wide receivers and cornerbacks still had a competitive day. The story of the day was with the other position groups.

The trenches were a battle throughout practice and gave us some of the best reps of the day with some intense matchups.

Let’s dive into some prospects who helped or hurt their draft stock from Wednesday’s practice.

National Team Practice

7 prospects Giants should watch at the Senior Bowl

The New York Giants will have their eyes on all players at the 2023 Senior Bowl but these 7 are deserving of extra scouting attention.

The Senior Bowl will be held this coming Saturday, February 4, in Mobile, Alabama officially kicking off the NFL draft season as draft-eligible prospects face off in the annual all-star event.

The Giants’ front office has traditionally come away from the event impressed with what they saw as they have drafted three recent MVPs from the game: Davis Webb (2017), Kyle Lauretta (2018), and Daniel Jones (2019).

Who will impress them this year? Here’s a quick list of prospects they could be interested in.

Keep in mind, the Senior Bowl is for “every player eligible to participate in an all-star game as either a 2018 high school graduate or true four-year player (with five or more games played in three previous seasons). This list does not include many true or redshirt juniors who could become eligible as December 2022 (or earlier) graduates.”

Wide receiver prospects for Chargers to watch at 2023 Senior Bowl

Profiling the wide receivers at the 2023 Senior Bowl that could be on the Chargers’ radar.

The Senior Bowl game kicks off on Saturday, February 4th, after a full week of practice, evaluation, and interviews for nearly 100 of college football’s top senior players. To get prepared, Chargers Wire will preview each position group set to compete in Mobile, Alabama, continuing today with the wide receiver group.

Los Angeles will, presumably, be looking for speed at receiver this offseason after failing to consistently stretch the field all season despite Justin Herbert’s talents. But Tom Telesco and Brandon Staley have been clear: speed is nice, but any future Chargers receiver also needs to be able to win at every level of the field.

Five things to know about Ole Miss heading into Week 8 contest

Here’s everything you should know about the 7-0 Rebels before their trip to Baton Rouge.

LSU will meet Ole Miss for the 111th time in Magnolia Bowl series history on Saturday afternoon.

It will be Lane Kiffin’s second trip to Baton Rouge as Ole Miss head coach and Brian Kelly’s first taste of the rivalry.

LSU has won the last six of eight but dropped one last year in Oxford. Ole Miss is No. 7 in the country and unbeaten, coming off a 48-34 win over Auburn.

The Rebels have relied on a dynamic rush attack that’s top 10 in the country in efficiency and total rushing. LSU is a slight favorite after opening as the underdog.

LSU will look to build on the win in Gainesville with a signature win in Baton Rouge. Here are five things to know about the Rebels.