2022 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT REPORT
- Name: Jalen Tolbert
- Position: Wide Receiver
- School: South Alabama
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 190lbs
Film Watched: Louisiana 2021, Georgia Southern 2021, UAB 2020
Pro's:
- Ascending wide receiver prospect with insane production the last two years (2,559 yards, 16 TD’s)
- All the athleticism you need off the line of scrimmage; excellent burst and quick feet
- Impressive quicks through his routes, with fluid hips that allow sharp, devastating cuts
- Minimal dropoff in speed when changing direction
- Racked up frame with good upper body strength – late developer but exploded as a junior in 2020
- Has added a nasty streak to his game, ignoring contact at the LOS and dominating the catch point
- Possesses a blend of strength and speed to offer good yards after the catch regardless of attention
- Intense blocker. Really embraces the physical side of the game
Jalen Tolbert is a WR prospect in the 2022 draft class. He scored an unofficial 7.98 RAS at the Combine out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 518 out of 2557 WR from 1987 to 2022. https://t.co/VYmhv51JxR #RAS via @Mathbomb pic.twitter.com/UejQdYHyhy
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 4, 2022
Con's:
- Some key concentration drops
- Still a little raw with regards to route running – setting defenders up and timing can be improved
- Didn’t contribute to special teams at all during his time at South Alabama
- Might see some attention from NFL referees; a little ‘handsy’ at the top of routes when getting open
The Verdict:
“If Jalen Tolbert played for an SEC team he’d be an undisputed top tier wide receiver prospect in this draft class, and his stock is flying through the roof right now as scouts watch him at testing events and turn on the tape. He’s earned the recognition; a high-character, committed prospect, Tolbert has worked hard to hone his craft and become one of the most all-round pass catchers available this April. There really is very little to dislike about his game, with minor adjustments to route technique easily correctable when he gets into the NFL. He’s a versatile receiver who can win at all three levels of the field and is a candidate for a big play any time he has the ball in his hands. Tolbert has firmly worked himself into the day two conversation.”
Simon Carroll
Head Of NFL Draft Content
NFL COMPARISON: JORDY NELSON
PREDICTION: 3RD ROUND PICK
5/5