new secret weapon JJ Worton

[IllegalContact]

That - or, remember Dion Lewis signed with the Patriots about two weeks earlier than this last year.

except that Lewis signed a futures contract.......Worton is on the practice squad

 

[scott99]

I shall dub him.. our "Chris Matthews." He shall be unleashed in the Super Bowl during times of distress.

MVP ? MVP ?

 

[FreeCourtroomBrady]

I shall dub him.. our "Chris Matthews." He shall be unleashed in the Super Bowl during times of distress.

30 seconds left in the half? Fear not. We shall unleash the J.J. and before you can say "Touchdown Patriots" he will have already popped off onto the Ravens starting line up for next year.

 

[VrabelMayeWin]

except that Lewis signed a futures contract.......Worton is on the practice squad

Yeah, no kidding, just pointing out that low level signings can end up being significant.

 

[mrscruff]

http://www.thehuddlereport.com/archive/2015profiles/JJ.Worton.htm

JJ Worton WR Central Florida

TALENT BOARD ROUND 2

STRENGTHS
JJ has the athletic talent, speed and soft, strong hands to be an impact player for the team that selects him at the next level. He is a big slot receiver with deceiving quickness and excellent lateral agility to return punts and run any kind of route in the slot or out wide that you have designed in you offensive game plan. He never gives up on the ball once it’s in the air and, if you hit him in stride, it takes a lot to take him down in the open field. JJ reminds me a lot of Packers receiver Jordy Nelson and, like Jordy, will be overlooked in this draft because he doesn’t just play one spot -- he plays more than one position which seems to confuse people when evaluating a player’s talent and intangibles for the next level. JJ plays on special teams and is one of the most effective returners in college ball over the past few years. He is much bigger than most returners and because he shows the quickness that is unusual for his size, most evaluators will just believe that he is successful only because of the competition level. However, I don’t believe that’s true. JJ can also be used as a move receiver and does a solid job blocking for his teammates. This kid has the talent to impact right away at the next level.

CONCERNS
JJ did have some off field issues that could be a problem. He also hasn’t played just one position and like I said, this confuses the evaluators because they are not sure if he can beat man-to-man coverage with his talent or is just a good scheme receiver. I do understand that and respect that to get a handle on what position and how effective JJ can be could be a challenge. JJ ended his year with an ACL tear which is affecting his status for this draft. I don’t think he will be able to workout and that will also set him back.

BOTTOM LINE
The chances of seeing JJ Worton’s name in the top 100 is slim to none. In fact, it would not surprise me if he doesn’t get drafted at all. However, I do believe he has more than enough talent to play in the NFL and that he is an excellent receiver. As I said, JJ reminds me a lot of the Packers’ Jordy Nelson and unless he has no interest in the NFL or has a background that is so flawed even the NFL wouldn’t draft him, I suspect we shall see him impact with the right team right away if he can come back from injury. Receivers are a funny lot -- they are truly only as good as the person throwing them the ball. If you select a receiver early in the draft, teams must play them and hope they impact. Receivers picked later than the fourth round usually struggle to get on the field, but JJ has special teams return skills and this might be his calling card to bigger and better things in the future. He’s big, he’s strong, he’s fast, he impacts on special teams and can catch the ball securely in the middle of a hurricane with the threat of a house falling on top of him. I think a smart team in spite of his injury would select him at some point in this draft. I know I would be looking for his name and targeting him.

Drew Boylhart
FEB/2015

 

[manxman2601]

Considering the Seahawks' ability at drafting in the mid-late round, I take this as somewhat of a recommendation.

That was a part of what made this journey so difficult for Worton. The Seattle Seahawksonce projected him as a late third round or early fourth round selection. Worton watched the NFL draft with loved ones from a distance at his family's home in Miami this past April.

Former UCF receiver J.J. Worton on the NFL: 'Setting goals high'

 

[102 Pat]

Mike Loyko (Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) | Twitter) mentioned last night he might of been signed to mimic Knile Davis on kick returns.

 

[BobDigital]

Why not take a shot? Here is my thoughts.

His quickness is so-so. Very little shake and bake. Straight line acceleration within 10 yards is good but his top out speed is merely average in the NFL. The things which might make him viable in the NFL are these.

#1 Hands - Consistently makes catches away from his body.
#2 Body Control - This is an aspect you don't see talked about much. But the ability to control ones body can be helpful. At times he gets a few extra yards or makes a catch most guys would not because of how coordinated he is with his body.
#3 Power/Toughness - He looks like he plays with an edge and does not like to go down to the first hit. Also i did not look up his weight but he looks 6'2 220.

If I was to compare him to any NFL player I would say he reminds me of Eric Decker and that is the kind of player he should strive to model his game after. I read a review which compared him to Nelson but Nelson is faster and his top end speed is pretty legit. This guy is clearly a step slower than that and i see him more as a power outside WR who might beat you over the top if your safety is caught biting hard.

 

[TinhWoodhead]

Is he related to J.J. Watt? If so, he's a gamer.

He's only half as good as Watt - only one #9