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PSO Scouting Report: WR Ja’Marr Chase (LSU)
Scouting Report on LSU WR Ja'Marr Chase, breaking down his future outlook and how his game will translate to the next level in the NFL
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Pos: WR
Hometown: Harvey, LA
School: LSU
Class: Junior
DOB: 3/1/2000 (21)
Height: 6’0″ (42%) | Weight: 201 lbs (50%)
Hands: 9.63” (75%) | Arms: 30.75” (18%)
Bench: 23 reps (97%) | 40 Time: 4.38s (89%)
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Arguably the most prolific of Joe Burrow‘s weapons in 2019, Ja’Marr Chase re-wrote the record books at just 19 years old. Starring alongside the 2020 Offensive Rookie of the Year (Justin Jefferson), Chase totaled nearly 1,800 YDS while becoming the 1st in SEC history to haul in 20 TD passes. Ineligible for the draft, he opted out of his junior season after a number of teammates were high draft picks last April.
During Ja’Marr’s historic true sophomore campaign, he bullied the SEC like a grown man — not a teenager. Showing exceptional strength at the LOS, throughout his routes, at the catch point, and after the catch, he also has quick and fluid hips to create consistent separation. Pairing quality speed with great body positioning as well, Chase showed some terrific deep-ball skills to round out his game.
An instant-impact boundary target, Ja’Marr will quickly become one of his QB’s favorite targets in the red zone — he’s a fierce competitor that fights tooth-and-nail for every single ball. Though scouts haven’t seen him on a field in a year, he still looked quicker, faster, and stronger at his Pro Day. A relatively polished route-runner as well, Ja’Marr’s ceiling may be up for debate, but there’s no question he provides an excellent floor as a very likely WR1 during his rookie contract.
Pro Comp: WR A.J. Brown (Tennessee Titans)
Projected Round: Top-10 Pick
Prime Destinations: CIN, MIA, DET, NYG, PHI
OVERALL Grade: A
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