Javon Wims NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Chicago Bears' Pick

POSITIVES

—Excellent WR1 size at 6'3", 215 pounds.

—Body control and balance are impressive playing the ball in the air.

—Uses his frame to outmuscle defenders to the ball; can be a weapon in the red zone.

—Shows the ceiling to continue developing as a route-runner.

—Strong hands and doesn't double-catch; looks the ball in and locks it away.

NEGATIVES

—Zero twitch; won't shake defenders at the line or after the catch.

—Route running is limited to fades where he can win 50-50 balls.

—Tight hips and heavy feet when asked to break back to the ball.

—Doesn't have the deep speed to separate vertically down the field.

—A one-speed player who struggles to hit a second gear and accelerate.

OVERALL

Javon Wims had a very good senior season, which points to the potential to continue developing as a prospect, but his lack of burst and agility severely limits how we see him being used at the next level. With no return skills, Wims becomes a scheme-dependent pick who needs to land with a team that'll utilize him in the red zone and outside the formation as he develops.

GRADE: 5.40 (Round 7)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Chad Hansen, New York Jets