The New York Giants traded up in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft to grab Tennessee wideout Jalin Hyatt with the 73rd overall pick on Friday night in Kansas City.
Hyatt was projected to be a first-round selection by many draft analysts and fell into the third round for unknown reasons. That’s when Giants general manager Joe Schoen adroitly swept in and nabbed the true home run hitter.
In 2022 Hyatt led the nation in 40-plus yard receptions (11), 50-plus yard catches (7) and 60-plus yard catches (5). His 11 40-plus yard catches were better than eight SEC teams’ entire total for the season. He had five 100-yard receiving games on the year, which led the SEC and tied for sixth in UT single-season history.
Here’s how that played out in real-time.
Giants WR Jalin Hyatt highlights
Had 1267 yards & 15 TD’s in 2022 on a 75% catch rate. pic.twitter.com/Evt6URFGmw
— Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) April 29, 2023
Welcome to the New York Giants Jalin Hyatt pic.twitter.com/dFgYnKTrlg
— Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) April 29, 2023
Jalin Hyatt brings a ton of speed and play making ability!
Some of his highlights from his 207 yard game and 5 TDs against Alabama 👀
Welcome to BIG BLUE @jalinhyatt pic.twitter.com/hzlMPN1GGb
— 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 (@TheBlueZonee) April 29, 2023
All (but one) of Jalin Hyatt's receiving TDs from 2022
There's a reason this guy won the Biletnikoff and was a Unanimous All-American
He averaged 41.8 yards per catch on touchdown receptions
Led the FBS in…
30+ yd receptions: 15
40+ yd rec: 11
50+ yd rec: 7
60+ yd rec: 5 pic.twitter.com/gPKowgloti— Nick Falato (@nickfalato) April 29, 2023
Jalin Hyatt is my #1 Wide Receiver in the draft 🏈 #draft #widereceiver #nfldrafts #nfltoday #nflhighlights #JalinHyatt pic.twitter.com/iQfNE2skkk
— Mike Tannenbaum (@RealTannenbaum) April 20, 2023
Hyatt has some work to do developing his game at the NFL level but his boom potential is through the roof.
