Ja'Kobi Lane Scouting Report

Ja'Kobi Lane is a big-bodied receiver who thrives at making difficult contested catches in clutch moments.

Draft Grade: Round 2 - Winning Starter

Strengths:

Contested Catches: Lane has a natural feel and understanding of how to high point the football and go up and over defenders to make contested catches.

High IQ/Football Intelligence: Against off coverage, Lane does a good job of leveraging defenders and getting to his spot to uncover and get the football.

Versatility: Lane’s overall size allows him to play on the outside as an X receiver or play inside as a power slot.

Concerns:

Top-End Speed: Lane appears to struggle to separate vertically from defenders, a key reason why his ability to make contested catches is part of his success as a receiver.

Press-Man: Lane has a lean frame. In press-man situations, defenders can get hands on and re-route him off of his initial release.