FlankerBack Jarvis Landry ~ Louisiana
State Fighting Tigers ~ 5115/195
State Fighting Tigers ~ 5115/195
Regarding Flankers
Flankers ~ or FlankerBacks ~ for those who don't know and are interested in knowing ~ are the "Wide Receivers" who line up a step or two off the Line of Scrimmage on one end or the other ~ hence the term "Flanker."
They tend to be smaller than the Split End though usually larger than the SlotBack, if there is one.
And they're actually considered "Backs" ~ like HalfBacks or FullBacks...or QuarterBacks!! ~ which I find rather cool.
*Please do note, though: Schematically, the Flanker is whoever lines up as the Flanker...But for the purposes of these Scouting Reports, I am applying this NomenClature to those who are Flankers by trade, so to speak: Those whose Skills Sets apply best to that particular Job Description. What their Coaches might do with them, once they're drafted, is another matter all together. Ditto, the Split Ends & SlotBacks. In any case, many play multiple Roles.
The most compelling Attributes of a FlankerBack in the 21st Century, are, in my view, and in no particular order:
Separation. Getting Open. This encompasses their ability to beat Press, their Acceleration out'f the Blocks, their Routing Precision, their Agility, their Ricochet, their capacity to outsmart Defenders, and their Instincts.
Catching. This encompasses Hands, Catch Radius, Vertical Agility, and Timing.
Navigation. How well he Navigates the Field in Pursuit of Yards After Catch: Power, Agility, and Field Vision.
Blocking. Having a WideOut who doesn't Block effectively is like having 10 Men on the Field of Battle.
They tend to be smaller than the Split End though usually larger than the SlotBack, if there is one.
And they're actually considered "Backs" ~ like HalfBacks or FullBacks...or QuarterBacks!! ~ which I find rather cool.
*Please do note, though: Schematically, the Flanker is whoever lines up as the Flanker...But for the purposes of these Scouting Reports, I am applying this NomenClature to those who are Flankers by trade, so to speak: Those whose Skills Sets apply best to that particular Job Description. What their Coaches might do with them, once they're drafted, is another matter all together. Ditto, the Split Ends & SlotBacks. In any case, many play multiple Roles.
The most compelling Attributes of a FlankerBack in the 21st Century, are, in my view, and in no particular order:
Separation. Getting Open. This encompasses their ability to beat Press, their Acceleration out'f the Blocks, their Routing Precision, their Agility, their Ricochet, their capacity to outsmart Defenders, and their Instincts.
Catching. This encompasses Hands, Catch Radius, Vertical Agility, and Timing.
Navigation. How well he Navigates the Field in Pursuit of Yards After Catch: Power, Agility, and Field Vision.
Blocking. Having a WideOut who doesn't Block effectively is like having 10 Men on the Field of Battle.
Jarvis Landry Scouting Report
Separation ~ Tremendous. As a Flanker, Landry will have space to work with, but he'll scarcely need it, as he is an intensely physical Player who combines exceptional Fluidity and Acceleration with outstanding Combat Tactics against Defenders. His Mechanics are so robust, in fact, that I was surprised to find that BasketBall is not on'is Resume. Zero Ricochet out'f'is Breaks, mind you, but he is remarkably Fluid, and he commands absolutely outstanding Instincts both for where the Open Zone is going to be and when it's going to be there. And he is a phenomenal Router. Landry is a crisp and disciplined Router who sells his Fakes effectively, and displays an incredibly developed level of refinement in every little nuance and subtlety. It's really quite startling.
Catching ~ Spectacular. Landry consistently displays extraordinary Agility, Leaping Power, and Timing. He tracks the Ball exceptionally well, has huge, soft Hands, and absolutely awesome Timing, Concentration and Tenacity.
Navigation ~ Excellent. Great Acceleration after the Catch. Outstanding Fluidity. Not afraid to get Rough.
Blocking ~ Impressive. Consistent Effort and not afraid to get rough.
Catching ~ Spectacular. Landry consistently displays extraordinary Agility, Leaping Power, and Timing. He tracks the Ball exceptionally well, has huge, soft Hands, and absolutely awesome Timing, Concentration and Tenacity.
Navigation ~ Excellent. Great Acceleration after the Catch. Outstanding Fluidity. Not afraid to get Rough.
Blocking ~ Impressive. Consistent Effort and not afraid to get rough.
Jarvis Landry Prospectus
Jarvis Landry's 40 Time was awful, but his Agility ~ what you Earthlings call "FootBall Speed" is excellent.
He's physical enough in Combat to play Split End and, possessed of remarkable Fluidity, he breaks open consistently.
Tremendous Instincts to find the Open Zone, as well.
Huge, soft Hands, outstanding Leaping Ability, unworldly Concentration, and absolutely ferocious Tenacity.
And an extraordinarily dangerous Navigator, after the Catch.
Thanks, as always, to the extraordinary Work by the men of Draft BreakDown!!
He's physical enough in Combat to play Split End and, possessed of remarkable Fluidity, he breaks open consistently.
Tremendous Instincts to find the Open Zone, as well.
Huge, soft Hands, outstanding Leaping Ability, unworldly Concentration, and absolutely ferocious Tenacity.
And an extraordinarily dangerous Navigator, after the Catch.
Thanks, as always, to the extraordinary Work by the men of Draft BreakDown!!
Yank Rank: Beast ~ Blue Chip Beast
Bargain!!
Bargain!!
| Consensus Market Value 2nd/3rd Round | Yankee Grade 1st/2nd Round |
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