{"id":160978,"date":"2024-02-05T10:15:52","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T15:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=160978"},"modified":"2024-02-04T17:22:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-04T22:22:27","slug":"jacob-cowing-2024-nfl-draft-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/02\/05\/jacob-cowing-2024-nfl-draft-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacob Cowing 2024 NFL Draft Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jacob Cowing NFL Draft Overview<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Position<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Wide Receiver<br \/>\n<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Height<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: 5\u2032-8\u2033<br \/>\n<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Weight<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: 165 pounds<br \/>\n<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">School<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arizona.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Arizona<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-draft\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">More 2024 NFL Draft Profiles<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2024 NFL Draft: Jacob Cowing Scouting Report<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jacob Cowing began his football career at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), where he accumulated an impressive 2,595 receiving yards and scored 13 touchdowns. After an outstanding 1,300-yard season in 2021, Cowing transferred to the University of Arizona, where he spent the last two years and produced over 1,800 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many of Cowing&#8217;s weaknesses are due to his smaller frame, which may limit his physical abilities. Nevertheless, he could still make some technical improvements. He is likely physically close to his maximum potential, even with possible gains in an NFL strength and conditioning program. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Despite his physical limitations, Cowing&#8217;s slot usage in the NFL would minimize his exposure to press coverage and help him perform better. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cowing&#8217;s drops are a significant concern that needs to be addressed.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cowing&#8217;s exceptional athletic ability and route-running skills make him a difficult player to cover. Arizona focused on getting him the ball underneath in open space for easy completions because he is always a threat to score when he has the ball.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Strengths<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jacob Cowing is agile and electric, quickly cutting and accelerating. He is deadly on crossers and exhibits elite lateral agility. He sinks his hips well to stop on a dime and has elite start\/stop ability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">He expertly manipulates defensive backs, gets open quickly, and is a detailed route runner. He creates separation with his quick movements and varying route tempo. His agility and small stature make him a lethal offensive weapon on specific routes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cowing is excellent at tracking the ball. He has natural, soft hands and maximizes his frame on off-target throws.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cowing is an experienced and reliable receiver who never gives up on a play. He is excellent at catching off-rhythm passes and has good spatial awareness on the sideline. He understands leverage like a veteran player.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">He has experience playing on special teams and is likely suited for the role of punt returner at the professional level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vs. 2024 Draft Wide Receivers (33): Target Dominator Percentage 25.9% (6th).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Weaknesses<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jacob Cowing has a very limited catch radius due to his small size and poor length. His lack of physicality makes him vulnerable to average corners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">He has no functional playing strength. Cowing has a low average depth of target and cannot break tackles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">He struggles to stay on routes and make catches. It&#8217;s crucial to pair him with a precise quarterback;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cowing has six drops in 2023 and 33 in his career. His drop issues need to be addressed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vs. 2024 Draft Wide Receivers (33): Pro Football Focus Receiving Grade 77.3 (20th), Yards Per Route Run 1.92 (26th), Average Depth Of Target 6.7 (32nd), Yards After The Catch Per Reception 5.8 (19th).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NFL Comparison<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Demario &#8220;Pop&#8221; Douglas<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Team Fits With Need At Position<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/panthers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Carolina Panthers<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/chargers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Los Angeles Chargers<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Buffalo Bills<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/titans\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tennessee Titans<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/chiefs\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Projection<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Round 6<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bottom Line on Jacob Cowing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jacob Cowing is an exceptional slot-only option with remarkable agility, acceleration, and route-running skills. He is a highly elusive player who excels in open space and can easily create separation from defenders. However, his size is a significant drawback that limits his game. This was evident at the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/01\/29\/2024-reeses-senior-bowl-primer\/\" target=\"_self\">Senior Bowl<\/a> when he was being moved around his routes and catch points. It was clear his size was a limiting factor. Despite possessing good enough speed, his lack of functional playing strength makes him vulnerable against defenders looking to disrupt his routes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nevertheless, Cowing has demonstrated a good understanding of defender manipulation and has proven himself capable of playing at all three levels of the field provided he&#8217;s in the proper position. But given his stature, durability, and exceptional agility, Cowing will likely be an ideal candidate for punt returning at the NFL level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Main Photo: Kirby Lee &#8211; USA Today Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jacob Cowing is an agile and skilled Wide Receiver, but his small size limits his physical abilities, and he lacks functional playing strength. 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