One name that isn’t getting talked about enough in this deep, 2024 NFL draft wide receiver class is UCF’s Javon Baker. After starting his career with Alabama, Baker transferred to UCF, where he found much more playing time and success on the field.
Baker is one of the best route runners in this year’s class, getting in and out of breaks with ease. Using his quick feet and short-area explosion, Baker creates a ton of separation and understands how to attack zone coverage for explosive plays. Baker tracks the deep ball well, and though he doesn’t have elite speed, his long speed is more than good enough to be effective.
His ability to win both in the slot and out wide will appeal to NFL teams. Baker has long arms and a wide catch radius and excels in traffic, making tough contested catches.
Great body control helps Baker attach the defense at every level. He could add some strength to beat press coverage, but overall, he’s a solid player who can succeed at the next level.
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