DRAFT 2024 4th Round Pick - WR Javon Baker

[Real fan 02]

I Really really really hope that happens.

Me too brother. There is something special about Maye.. the more I hear about him I like..

 

[captain stone]

Let’s hope Baker’s attitude and confidence makes him work hard to get open quickly. He seems to take too long to get open at the senior bowl 1 vs 1’s highlights. Jump ball seems to be his strength but he might not be able to get away with that against nfl CB.

He also has had too many drops throughout his college career... As in, like, Way too many...

 

[TheRainMaker]

I love the swag and trash talk.

 

[Real fan 02]

He also has had too many drops throughout his college career... As in, like, Way too many...

He won't have to worry about enlisting like many other failed WRs before him did for 24 seasons.. rather him be himself.. if that fuels him let him be.. everyone has a way that hypes them up. Remember hot rod saying no one gives us respect on the defense.

 

[Wingy]

I love the swag and trash talk.

Meh. Seems like dime a dozen WR bravado. Doesn’t tell us anything. We’ll see if he can back it up in a few months.

 

[Boston Boxer]

I love the swag and trash talk.

a little personality on the Pats is refreshing. He has to walk the walk now and I'm ready to see what he can do

 

[TommyD4207]

This dude better be in the OROY conversation - because if he's got 3 catches for 20 yards in preseason, this is going to get very tiresome, very quickly.

 

[Uptown]

This dude better be in the OROY conversation - because if he's got 3 catches for 20 yards in preseason, this is going to get very tiresome, very quickly.

Let him cook…

 

[Uptown]

His releases (mostly), foot quickness, game speed, hand/eye coordination & catch radius make up for his 4.54 40 time. Stop worrying about that..Also, though he has some nice releases, he usually wins at the top of his routes. He obviously needs to refine his releases/choppy routes, gain strength & focus on drops (he improved over the last five games). He will get separation…

 

[Real fan 02]

This dude better be in the OROY conversation - because if he's got 3 catches for 20 yards in preseason, this is going to get very tiresome, very quickly.

Hmmmm.. I'd rather have my #3 draft pick in the OROY conversation... but that's just me..

 

[Jim Beankie]

C'mon, McElroy - the dude's got straight line speed. Tied for top 24 for all players last year.

"He isn’t necessarily a burner as a straight-line runner..."

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[SlowGettingUp]

Not sure if this has been posted here before - very complimentary on Baker's route running:

 

[SlowGettingUp]

. Tied for top 24 for all players last year.

Interestingly, that 21.7 MPH would have placed him in seventh place in the NFL last year:

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[Uptown]

 

[SlowGettingUp]

Another complimentary review:

Film Room: Why Javon Baker Could Become Patriots Top Target - CLNS Media

Javon Baker may have been the second receiver drafted by the Patriots, but the rookie could end this season as their most productive pass-catcher. Projected starters Kendrick Bourne, DeMario Douglas, and K.J. Osborn are reliable Z/slot-types who thrive when operating in space. Calvin Ridley, who...

www.clnsmedia.com

 

[VJCPatriot]

Interestingly, that 21.7 MPH would have placed him in seventh place in the NFL last year:

Ranking the 10 Fastest NFL Players This Year (2024)

Updating list ranking the fastest players in the NFL, as well as fastest times ever recorded at the NFL combine.

sports.betmgm.com

Also interesting to note that we passed on the fastest WR in the NFL, DK Metcalf, and traded the #64 pick with the Seahawks for #77 and #118.

Those picks turned into Chase Winovich #77 and Hjalte Froholdt. Winovich never saw a second contract with New England and Froholdt didn't even make it to a second season! Genius draft moves!

Meanwhile Metcalf has 2 pro bowl selections and amassed over 5,300 receiving yards and 43 TDs in 5 seasons with the Seahawks. Lovely return on investment... for them!