Ja'Corey Brooks NFL Draft 2025: Scouting Report for Louisville WR

HEIGHT: 6'2"

WEIGHT: 184

HAND: 9"

ARM: 31¾"

WINGSPAN: 76"

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POSITIVES

— Runs vertical stems with urgency and intent.

— Has the ball skills and catch radius to make winning plays at the catch point.

— Good ball-tracking down the field and late hands as ball approaches.

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NEGATIVES

— Not an explosive or dynamic athlete.

— Lacks hip fluidity, which limits his breaks at the top of routes.

— Struggles to generate separation against tight man coverage.

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NOTES

— Born October 31, 2001

— 5-star recruit in 2021 class, per 247Sports

— 2024: First-team All-ACC

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OVERALL

Ja’Corey Brooks has good size for an outside receiver. 

Brooks attacks off-coverage with intent and urgency. He gears up and puts pressure on corners without tipping his hand. His vertical stems open space for underneath routes such as curls, hitches, and comebacks. He does work downhill back to the ball. Brooks’ short-area quickness is above-average and helps him win at the line of scrimmage against press coverage. 

Brooks is a strong contested-catch target. He tracks the ball well and flashes late hands at the catch point. He has a good, reliable catch radius to high-point and extends from his frame. Brooks has good body control to adjust to slightly less accurate passes and back-shoulder fades. 

In the run game, he is a willing blocker. He gives effort and plays with adequate strength upon contact.

Athleticism and top-end speed are Brooks' downfalls as a prospect. He lacks the athleticism to strike fear into cornerbacks down the field, which places more onus on his ability to win quickly at the line. Brooks isn’t explosive or dynamic enough to push corners off the ball and on their heels. His routes leave a lot to be desired, as he struggles to generate separation at the top of his routes. He is a high-hipped and upright route-runner, making his break less sharp and crisp. 

Overall, Brooks projects as a backup/rotational wide receiver in the NFL. He has the size and wingspan to make plays on the ball, but he must improve his separation against tight man coverage to secure more playing time against athletic defenders. 

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GRADE: 5.8 (Backup/Draftable — 6th-7th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 251

POSITION RANK: WR36

PRO COMPARISON: Quartney Davis

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson