Yahoo Sports NFL on Jalin Hyatt
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He caught 23 of 40 targets for 373 scoreless yards on 557 offensive snaps... His speed has been on display, but he was often used as a "sacrificial receiver", that is, one tasked with a vertical route to threaten the defense but never in the read progression.
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Hyatt's elite speed and field-stretching ability remain underutilized; improved QB play and scheme could unlock breakout
Hyatt, the Giants' third-round pick in 2023, has almost completely failed to live up to expectations despite displaying elite speed. As a rookie, he caught 23 of 40 targets for 373 scoreless yards on 557 offensive snaps (57.5% catch rate) with four drops and an average of 16.2 yards per catch. He was often used as a "sacrificial receiver" tasked with vertical routes to threaten the defense but rarely featured in the read progression. However, his ability to stretch the field adds a dynamic element desperately missed in previous years. Combined with Darius Slayton, Hyatt gives the Giants two speed options to maximize two-man route concepts off play action (Yankee, Mills, etc.). At 22 years old, Hyatt is still growing as a route runner; nuances of uncovering against zone and quarterback synchronization can improve. His 14.8% drop rate was not ideal, but his ability to track, concentrate, adjust, and secure the ball popped on tape. With better protection up front and a quarterback willing to throw downfield, Hyatt's explosiveness can be leveraged more effectively. The Giants incorporated simple Air Raid concepts in the preseason that appeared later in the season (3×1 lone drag route to Hyatt), suggesting offensive evolution.
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