STRENGTHS
Jordan is the type of receiver who will add speed and big play ability to your offense. He has the speed to scare defensive coordinators and the ability to break the big play on any down and distance. Jordan will run those jet sweeps and double-move routes, which will make it difficult to tackle him. In the slot or on the move, he is a match-up nightmare for linebackers and safeties and will require a cornerback to cover him or he will get loose and make the big play. Jordan shows on film the solid size, hands, quick feet, and speed to get separation running the route tree.
CONCERNS
Jordan is a one-speed route runner. He needs to learn to change gears and not just outrun everyone he is up against. At the next level, most players will match his speed so learning to run routes better and change gears is imperative. He also is a “move receiver” who does better against zone coverages than when he is up against single coverage because he is not a physical receiver, and can easily be moved off his routes. Jordan on film does not show a large catch radius or demonstrate the ability to adjust to the difficult throw and make the acrobatic contested catch. Of course, this is because of his speed and his ability to gain separation by outrunning his opponents but not showing it much on film, makes you wonder how physical can he be.
BOTTOM LINE: 3.31
Because Jordan lacks the bulk to be more physical he falls into the category of a specialty receiver. Because of his speed, he is up against zone coverages a lot but at the next level that will change and the fact that he has not shown if he can handle being physical, catching contested passes, prove he has strong hands, and prove he can get separation in the red zone, will affect his draft status. At least it does for me because you need more than speed to be a successful receiver at the next level. Am I saying that Jordan cannot be the next T Y Hilton? Absolutely not…He could very well wind up being just as good because he has the same size, speed, and skill set. Nevertheless, T Y Hilton was selected in the third round.
