Jordan Akins NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Houston Texans' Pick

POSITIVES

—Exceptional athlete. Former third-round pick of the Texas Rangers who played four years as an outfielder in their farm system.

—Has the speed to get up the seam and be a downfield target.

—Hands catcher that can go up and get it.

—Creates matchup problems with size and strength for safeties, speed and agility for linebackers.

—Four years of professional sports experience. Knows how to work and handle himself.

NEGATIVES

—Will be a 26-year-old rookie who still needs a lot of work.

—Won most of his catches by being the more athletic player, which won't happen in the NFL.

—Cannot match up with defensive linemen when blocking. 

—Struggles to play in-line, get off contact in routes or hold edge on blocks. 

—Undersized for the position.

OVERALL

Akins will create problems for defenses with his speed up the seam and ability to win 50-50 balls. However, he will struggle to play in-line and contribute as a blocker. He looks and plays more like a receiver, which is why teams may use him in the slot.

GRADE: 5.60 (Round 6)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Virgil Green, Los Angeles Chargers