Jarvis Landry NFL Draft 2014: Highlights, Scouting Report for Miami Dolphins WR

Jarvis Landry, WR, LSU (Height: 5'11.5", Weight: 205 lbs)

Miami Dolphins (Dolphins trade 57th pick to 49ers for 63rd and 171st picks)

Second Round: 63rd Pick

NFL Comparison: Michael Crabtree, WR, San Francisco 49ers 

Height	Weight	Arms	Hands
5'11.5"	205 lbs	31.75"	10.25"

40-Yard Dash	Bench Press	Vertical	Broad Jump	3-Cone Drill	Shuttle
4.77	12	28.5"	9'2"	DNP	DNP

Positives

• Adequate height with a decent overall build. 
• Excels on underneath routes. 
• Ran a lot of short in-and-out routes at LSU and has the hands to handle quick throws in tight spaces from that distance. 
• Has the tools to be an ideal possession receiver in the slot. 
• A tough runner who will fight for extra yardage. 
• A strong route-runner, who has a good feel for timing and depth of his routes. 
• Became a safety net for Zach Mettenberger. 
• Ideal hands for a slot receiver. 
• He catches the ball away from his body and quickly secures the football before turning upfield.
• Shows great awareness on the field, adjusting to find the soft spots underneath zone coverage, which helped him become a reliable checkdown option at LSU. 
• Extremely productive despite never really being the focal point of LSU's passing attack. 
• Led team in receptions as a sophomore despite starting just one game. 
• A willing blocker who looks to deliver big hits to unsuspecting defensive backs and linebackers. 

Negatives

• Ran poorly but reportedly suffered a hamstring injury while running the 40-yard dash, per Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Ravens (h/t NOLA.com). 
• Route running is consistent, but he lacks the quickness and fluidity in his movements to shake free from most defensive backs; struggles to get separation. 
• With limited agility and modest straight-line speed, he'll struggle to get over the top of defenses at the next level. 
• He can be shut down by press coverage due to his limited size and lack of agility and footwork to shake free from defenders in tight spaces. 
• Has the speed to break off some big plays when given a lane to run, but he isn't a threat to make guys miss and create something out of nothing after the catch. 
• Inconsistent use of his body to shield defensive backs on contested targets. 
• He doesn't have a big frame, but he could still improve his technique to improve his ability to come down with catches in traffic. 

Year	School	Rec	Yards	Yds/Rec	TD
2011	LSU	4	43	10.8	0
2012	LSU	56	573	10.2	5
2013	LSU	77	1193	15.5	10

Personal Notes

• 2013 All SEC second-team selection. 
• His brother Gerard played receiver at Southern University. 
• Related to former LSU defensive lineman Glenn Dorsey. 
• Was a 5-star recruit and fourth-ranked wide receiver by Rivals.com. 

 

Ratings Chart

 

Overall

Landry is ideal for the role of a possession receiver in the slot. He has the tools to excel on shorter routes and as a checkdown option for the quarterback. While his upside is fairly limited, he is already polished as a route-runner and displays the hands necessary to make an immediate impact if he lands in the right situation.  

 

Draft Projection: Second or third round.