Jerell Adams NFL Draft 2016: Scouting Report, Grade for Giants Rookie

POSITIVES

A top-tier athlete, Jerell Adams looks the part when he hits the field. With height, length and speed, Adams hits every triangle number scouts want.

Inside routes were a strength for Adams, who shows up on crossing routes. His awareness when measuring depth and separation was ideal. He looks like a power forward boxing out linebackers and can make plays in traffic. He's too quick for middle linebackers and too tall and long for safeties when in matchup situations.

An undersized blocker, Adams wins with movement. He makes good initial contact in the run game and has a strong enough anchor to sit and stonewall defenders. He has excellent size and length and uses that frame well as an in-line tight end.

NEGATIVES

A lack of production (49 catches) in the last two seasons, Adams can't point to his production as matching his athleticism. Some may excuse his lack of numbers due to poor quarterback play, but he struggled to secure the ball in traffic when thrown to. His five drops on 57 targets, per College Football Focus, are a red flag.

On the move blocking, Adams too often stops his feet and instead lunges at the defender. This is covered up by his length in college but will be a problem in the NFL. He's not quick to identify his target in blocking assignments and can get lost at the second level.

Adams' lack of explosion out of his route stem is an area he must improve to consistently get open in the NFL. He plays too tall out of his breaks and will let himself get covered up by smaller players because he doesn't sell his routes.

COMBINE RESULTS

Height: 6'5 ⅛"

Weight: 247 lbs.

40 Time: 4.64s

3-Cone: 7.05s

Short Shuttle: 4.31s

PRO COMPARISON: Jared Cook, Green Bay Packers
FINAL GRADE: 5.60/9.00 (Round 5—Backup Caliber)