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2023 NFL Draft: Jaxon Smith-Njigba - OSU Wide Receiver

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     Jaxon Smith-Njigba - Ohio State Strengths: 1.  Mid-Route Acceleration  - JSN can get separation on nearly every play regardless of his route because he can pull away from any defender. His burst is unmatched, and his subtle movements make him one of the best route runners in college football. 2. Short Area Separation - He just gets open. On one play he can find the hole in a zone, and on the next he can gain a step in man. There is not one method he uses to gain his separation, he just uses his route running and football intelligence to do what is needed of him on every play. 3.  Blocking  - For someone who weighs under 200lbs, JSN is an incredible blocker. He rarely misses a block, and locks up corners, safeties, and even linebackers on occasion. He understands angles, posture, and hand placement better than most other college receivers. Weaknesses: 1.  Big Play Potential   - This will likely change after the 2022 season. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is certainly capable of making big pla

Bijan Robinson - Early Scouting Report

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    Bijan Robinson - Texas Overview: Strengths: 1.  Single-Step Cuts  -  His cuts are always intentional. He stays low to the ground, covers a good amount of distance, and can easily accelerate out of each step. He has excellent power and vision, making both cuts to change gaps and cuts in the open field beyond the line of scrimmage very effective. 2.  Contact Balance  -  Outstretched arms will not slow him down, and weak tackles will not bring him down. Robinson makes quick and powerful open-field moves so that most head-on tackle attempts become slight angles instead. His spin move keeps him upright, and his strength and determination to continue the play allow him to maintain his footing when defenders bounce off of him. 3.  Vision -  Robinson excels behind zone blocking with elite vision. He almost always is able to maximize yardage based on what is given, and can make quick cuts to switch gaps when he sees fit. He also has great vision on the second level, frequently m