Jalin Conyers found solid success at Arizona State before transferring to Texas Tech and putting together a solid senior campaign. Here is a 2025 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report and film analysis on him.
Overview, Film Analysis, And Early 2025 Scouting Report Of Texas Tech TE Jalin Conyers
Measurables:
- 6’4”
- 265 lbs
Player Background:
A Top-100 recruit and Top-10 tight end in the class of 2020, Jalin Conyers committed to Oklahoma as a four-star. As a freshman for the Sooners, he didn’t see any game action and transferred to Arizona State after one season. He played in eleven games during his first season as a redshirt freshman with the Sun Devils, snagging six passes for 62 yards and a score.
His best season for ASU came in 2022, reeling in 38 passes for 422 yards and five touchdowns. Conyers came back for another decent year in 2023, with just under 400 yards receiving and 92 yards on 22 carries and a score. He entered the portal after 2023, transferring to Texas Tech for his last collegiate season. He added two more rushing TDs in 2024 and put up 320 receiving yards and five scores.
Accolades:
- Phil Steele Preseason 4th-Team All-Big 12 (2024)
Strengths/Pros:
Conyers is a solid blocker who has improved each year, particularly in his in-line blocking. His body control is solid and he has the strength to work around the line. He can work around the edges and get to the second level easily, with the size to maintain blocks against larger defenders. He works well in sustaining initial contact and clearing enough space to operate along the edges as a decent-to-solid help blocker.
The other area in which Conyers excels is working as a ball carrier after the catch. He’s a nifty mover and natural athlete who’s able to glide through space and work downfield. He also maintains impressive body control during catches. His hands are solid and very calm through the catch point. He also has great leaping ability to make plays on some tougher throws. He’s also smart when plays develop, working open late and finding space for his quarterback to hit.
Weaknesses/Cons:
One of Conyers’ biggest issues is just too much inconsistency in his all-around performances. He’ll have one game where he looks like a multi-tool player and the next like a one-dimensional TE. His technique needs to be refined in most areas across the board, with just too much sloppiness and effort-reliant reps on tape. He also struggles heavily with the short game as a receiver.
His route running is only consistently effective when driving downfield, and he doesn’t have wide receiver-like speed to produce often as a deep threat. Conyers doesn’t create a ton of separation in quick routes and has some lingering unreliability in finding spots against zone coverage. As a blocker, he has some problems against stronger defenders and gets disrupted too much. He will also be 24 by his rookie year which limits his perceived longevity.
Potential Team Fits:
NFL Projection:
Conyers’ niche in the NFL will likely be as a blocking-heavy TE whose deep route-running and YAC skills can be accentuated with deception. He needs to increase his anchor strength a bit to fully succeed as a mainstay extra blocker but has the foundation to survive against NFL defenses. He doesn’t have the short-game receiving abilities to be a fleshed-out tight end who operates in all facets but should be able to use his blocking prowess to keep a decent-sized role.
Prospect Grade:
- Early 5th Round
Film Exposures:
- 2024 vs. Oklahoma State
- 2024 vs. Arkansas
- 2024 vs. West Virginia
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