Jalin Hyatt quickly erases major concern that Giants fans had about the speedy WR
One of the biggest criticisms of Tennessee Vols wide receiver Jalin Hyatt during the predraft process related to his size. Hyatt, a third-round pick by the New York Giants on Friday evening, played around 175 lbs at Tennessee, which is a bit light for an NFL wide receiver. The former Vol added nearly 10 lbs […]
One of the biggest criticisms of Tennessee Vols wide receiver Jalin Hyatt during the predraft process related to his size.
Hyatt, a third-round pick by the New York Giants on Friday evening, played around 175 lbs at Tennessee, which is a bit light for an NFL wide receiver.
The former Vol added nearly 10 lbs to his frame between the NFL draft combine in early March and Tennessee's Pro Day in late March. Hyatt weighed in at 184 lbs at his Pro Day.
On Saturday, Hyatt met with reporters in New York and he revealed that he plans to play at 190 lbs in the NFL.
Usually when speedy players talk about adding weight, there's some concern that speed will be sacrificed.
Hyatt, however, promised that won't be the case for him.
"That speed's gonna stay with me. I was born with it," said Hyatt on Saturday.
Hyatt ran a 4.40 in the 40-yard dash at the draft combine, but he was dealing with a bum hamstring. His film suggests he runs in the 4.3 range (Hyatt had zero issues running by SEC defensive backs last season).
While Hyatt's known for blowing past defenders, he isn't a player who just runs as fast as he can to get open. Hyatt has shown an ability to effectively vary his speed during routes to throw off defensive backs.
Hyatt was incredibly productive in the toughest conference in college football last season. He was able to find success not just because of his speed, but because of his relentless work ethic, too. Hyatt famously put in extra work the week after his massive five touchdown game against Alabama.
If Hyatt can play at 190 lbs and retain his speed like he says he can, he'll be a dangerous weapon for Daniel Jones and the Giants' offense.
