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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Does anyone here know much about Jerell Jernigan? I've heard his name mentioned a few times associated with the Skins. Not as a first rounder, of course.

Here's a report I read on him SS.

Strengths
A dedicated lifter Jernigan has gone from 168 pounds when he stepped on campus to almost 190 and he's also dropped his 40 time to the 4.3s. Very elusive and quick. Strengths

* Lightning quick slot receiver/kick returner prospect
He displays efficient and decisive change of direction with rare agility, which makes him a dangerous runner in the open field and a threat after the catch.

Jernigan is a smaller target but is very quick and fast, despite his frame he is not afraid to go across the middle and could stretch defenses with that speed. Jernigan has been timed as fast as 4.34 40 yard dash, and could be used out of the backfield and as a kick returner.

He flashes elite speed and acceleration the ball is in his hands and is sudden into and out of his breaks. He possesses good leaping ability and body control, he adjusts well to the ball in the air and is willing to catch passes in traffic.
Weaknesses
To offset his size he may need to run crisper routes. A concern is that he may have trouble with physical press and bump corners in the NFL. Also due to his size he likely does not project as an outside receiver in the NFL.

He will need to expand his route tree as he caught primarily slants, hitches shallow crosses and bubble screens. Due to his size he struggles to beat the jam at the line. Jernigan is smaller than your prototypical NFL receiver, and though he gives real effort as a blocker he simply is a bit sup-par in that area.
Projection
I think he'll go in the 2nd round. I can see him being a valuable slot option, but he could probably carry more of the load if he needed to. He's got a pretty good character and work ethic. He makes things happen when the ball's in his hands. And he could play a very versatile role with the right team, lining up anywhere from the outside to the slot to 'Wild__, in the backfield. And he should become an explosive return man as well.

Jerigan is a play-maker his speed and big-play ability will make him attractive any time after the 1st. He should be a solid second-round selection in the 2011 NFL Draft. The Colts with picks 53 and 58 might consider has as may the Seahawks with #57, and likely will be the 3rd, 4th or 5th WR off the board.