A.J. Brown NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Tennessee Titans' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Natural athlete who easily brings in the ball away from his frame, makes clean cuts in his route tree and is a capable runner with the ball in his hands.

—Run-after-catch is impressive, where you see his combination of 226 pounds and 4.49 speed. Will look to go over defenders if a running lane isn't open.

—Does not allow press coverage to slow him coming off the line of scrimmage, using hand-fighting ability and hurry-up speed to get into his route.

—Quick, explosive route-runner who can beat defensive backs with strength or silky moves; one of the top route-runners in the class with some JuJu Smith-Schuster-like moves working from the slot.

—Excellent all-around athlete who was selected in the 19th round of the MLB draft by the San Diego Padres.

WEAKNESSES

—Worked primarily from the slot in college and will be tested on the outside against top-end cornerbacks.

—Didn't show up against LSU when facing the best defensive backs he saw in college. There will be concerns about his ability to work open against NFL speed and technique.

—Not a downfield threat and can struggle to break free from speedy cover men.

—Focus-related drops on breaking routes.

AJ Brown NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report, Grade for Titans Rookie

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OVERALL

The top-ranked wide receiver in the 2019 draft class, A.J. Brown doesn't have the elite measurables of D.K. Metcalf or the production of Marquise Brown, but he's the best all-around receiver and has NFL-ready athleticism, route running and hands.

GRADE: 7.00 (ROUND 1 - TOP-15 PLAYER POTENTIAL) 

PRO COMPARISON: JuJu Smith-Schuster