RAV KCC ATL HOU DEN NWE LVR CRD MIN SDG CLE CIN LV BOS TB STL NO WSH ARI PHO PIT CAR JAC MIA CHI CLV CHR W 40x40 ARZ LA TBB RAI RAV KCC ATL HOU DEN NWE LVR CRD MIN SDG CLE CIN LV BOS TB STL NO WSH ARI PHO PIT CAR JAC MIA CHI CLV CHR W 40x40 ARZ LA TBB RAI

Draft Information by: Years, Teams, Positions

JuJu Smith-Schuster (USC) - 2017 NFL Draft Pick #62 by PIT

What The Experts Thought Before The Draft

Pre-Draft Analysis for JuJu Smith-Schuster - 2017 NFL Draft

Player Profile:
  • Name: JuJu Smith-Schuster
  • Position: Wide Receiver
  • College: University of Southern California (USC)
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Weight: 215 lbs
Strengths:
  • Strong and physical receiver with the ability to win battles in tight coverage.
  • Excellent route runner, capable of creating separation with quick cuts and agility.
  • Possesses good hands, able to catch passes in traffic and secure the ball after the catch.
  • Strong blocker for a wide receiver, contributing to the run game.
  • Experience in a pro-style offense at USC, making him NFL-ready.
Weaknesses:
  • Average top-end speed; not a burner that can stretch the field vertically.
  • Inconsistent at times with concentration drops; needs to focus more consistently.
  • Can improve on getting off press coverage against more physical cornerbacks at the next level.
Overall Assessment:

JuJu Smith-Schuster was viewed as one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft. His combination of size, strength, and route-running ability made him an enticing option for teams looking to add a reliable target to their offense. Although he lacked elite speed, his skill set and work ethic suggested he could develop into a productive NFL wide receiver. Analysts expected him to be selected in the second round, providing good value for a team in need of a playmaker.

Projected Draft Status:

Second Round (Some analysts suggested he could sneak into the late first round depending on team needs).