The 2 best NFL landing spot for Vols WR Jalin Hyatt are obvious
Tennessee Vols wide receiver Jalin Hyatt is going to be a first-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. I know that some mock drafts have Hyatt falling to the second round, but after he shows out at the draft combine, I have a feeling he'll be locked in as a first-rounder. And there are two […]
Tennessee Vols wide receiver Jalin Hyatt is going to be a first-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft.
I know that some mock drafts have Hyatt falling to the second round, but after he shows out at the draft combine, I have a feeling he'll be locked in as a first-rounder.
And there are two NFL teams, specifically, that would be a great fit for Hyatt.
Kansas City Chiefs (Round 1, Pick 31)
I think this is the ideal landing spot for Hyatt.
For starters, Andy Reid's offense in Kansas City is more creative and probably a little closer to what Hyatt was used to at Tennessee. The Chiefs obviously don't run the same offense as the Vols, but there are some concepts that Hyatt would be familiar with in Reid's offense. For example, we saw some switch releases from Kansas City's wide receivers in the Super Bowl earlier this month.
The Chiefs could also use a deep threat like Hyatt. Patrick Mahomes has a big arm and he loves vertical deep threats (he made plenty of magic with Tyreek Hill). Hyatt could thrive in Kansas City's offense which perfectly suits his skill set.
New Orleans Saints
This is about Hyatt's fit with the team more than the offense (we don't even know who the Saints' starting quarterback will be next season).
Hyatt would be reunited with former Vols teammate Alontae Taylor in New Orleans (numerous other former UT players are also with the Saints, such as Marquez Callaway, who was around UT during Hyatt's recruitment).
More importantly, Hyatt's wide receivers coach from the 2021 season at Tennessee, Kodi Burns, is the Saints' wide receivers coach. Reuniting with the former Vols assistant could make Hyatt's transition to the NFL much smoother, something that's incredibly important for a young player.
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