Two-Tone Blue Dudes: Vols Wide Receivers

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Yesterday on A Football Show, Braden and myself dove into the idea that fans need to take off their goggles when evaluating NFL Draft prospects. This led to a great Knoxville accent by me, but also a more important discussion about Jalin Hyatt vs Cedric Tillman.

Surprisingly enough, both Braden and myself actually agree that while Hyatt has a real chance to be great, we both think that Tillman is the better NFL wide receiver and better prospect.

So, I thought let’s do a twofer today. Let’s take both Hyatt and Tillman and compare their games and fit for the Titans. They both present very intriguing cases that they need to be drafted by the Titans. In fact, I would bet money that one of them actually will be.

Me and my famous UT bias, amirite? *EyeballsRollOutofMyButt.gif*

So, here’s a reminder for how we are using the Wide Receiver Traits Tool that paid subscribers have full access to:

• The Physical Traits

• The Athletic Traits

• The Advanced Metrics

• The On-The-Field Metrics

Each category is still worth 25 points, and here’s a reminder of where the previous two wide receivers graded out:

• Tyler Scott: 70.9/100 (Low 3rd/High 4th Round Grade)

• Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 90/100 (1st Round Grade)

I Am An Idiot: This Damned Flow Chart

I always like to do a real quick aside before that paywall hits. Sometimes its to provide data and insight, and maybe it’s so I can get something off my chest. today, it’s about this flow chart. You’re gonna get both a complaint and some insight with this one:

I put on Twitter how embarrassingly long it took me to figure out where the “Start” was to this flow chart. I kept looking for it at the top, because that is how most flow charts work, and it took me backtracking from the “Draft Player” box to finally figure it out.

The flow chart in and of itself, is filled with my firm philosophy about drafting players, and to be honest it fits perfectly with the Titans this year. Specifically, right at the start.

Is there a Franchise QB Available?: This depends largely on the 3rd pick and any pick between 3rd and 11th. If there is a franchise QB, whether it be Young, Stroud, or Richardson, the Titans need to be asking this question.

If it’s yes: Do you already have a Young QB? Some of you will say yes, but its about a Franchise QB (see previous flow chart subject). the answer is absolutely and unequivocally No. Then of course it’s draft the player.

For the 11th pick, if there isn’t a Franchise QB you goto Is there a Blue Chip Prospect at Another Position?. Very likely this will be the case. Whether its Skoronski, PJJ, JSN, or one of the defenders, someone will be there.

If its offense or its likely a position of need, then you draft the player. What’s interesting is that the flow chart takes you down a path of, will it be a position of need within 2 years. That would most definitely include a cornerback. So, if it’s yes, you draft.

Just an interesting and solid outlook on what should be the thought process of every team in every round.

Onto the Vols wide receivers!

Jalin Hyatt/Cedric Tillman: The Physical Build