I am back Raider Nation! It is that time of year again, the off season. It's the time of year where nothing but high expectations and optimism fill the site, almost forgetting the wreck that is the 2017 Oakland Raiders. Now with Coach Gruden leading the way, expectations have never been higher and this is probably the most exciting off season we have had in years.

With that being said, the most exciting part of any NFL off season is the NFL draft. To me it's like Christmas, and it's never too early to start making a list of what you want.

Of course, it would be easy just to make a list of guys like Saquan Barkley, Denzel Ward, and Roquon Smith, and call it a day, but the draft is much more than just one or two rounds. Any team (except maybe the Browns) can grab a superstar in the first round, but it's the good teams that hit with those mid to late rounders. That is what these posts are all about, getting you guys acquainted with some of these prospects that go under the radar for whatever reason.

So as I look at all the positions, I really wanted to do cornerback with my first post, but I found myself returning back to a certain prospect every time, that young man was Jaleel Scott. This has been deemed a very poor WR class from a production standpoint, so as I analyzed WR tape more carefully, Jaleel Scott popped the most.

I've never seen a WR with more athletic ability with size than Jaleel Scott, and to make it even better, he has hands and speed. However, he is being wrongfully undervalued all because he plays for New Mexico State. Well, I'm here to introduce you guys to him and show you guys just exactly what I see. let's get to it!

Jaleel Scott

Height: 6'6

Weight: 215

Arm Length: 34 inches

40 time: 4.52

Catches: 99

Yards: 1362

AVG: 13.76 yards

TDs: 14

Conference: Sun Belt

Projected Round: 4-5

WR Rank: 19 (for now)

So, what exactly do I see from Jaleel Scott exactly? Well I see a sure handed 6'6" monster that moves like he is 6'1".

His hands are amazing and can high point the football with the best of them. Shows great concentration in "catch in traffic" situations and knows how to use his frame to box out corners on jump balls. Speaking of Scott's size, he shouldn't be moving the way he does but the tape doesn't lie. He shows good agility in his route running and good burst after the catch.

Now, he isn't Brandin Cooks, meaning he can't stop on a dime and go 0 to 60 in seconds, and he isn't Amari Cooper who can run any route in the NFL, but Jaleel Scott is no one trick pony. Scott can run posts, slants, crossing routes, and go routes. Just don't expect him to run a clean comeback, curl or a hook route.

Jaleel Scott is the guy you want catching the ball on intermediate and deep passes up the middle and outside. Not to mention he is a threat in the red zone with Derek Carr's favorite pass.... the fade route.

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Though, you may look at his numbers and may not be impressed. Well, most of that was based on his 2017 season. He is a guy that has emerged this year as one of the most dangerous in college football. Jaleel Scott didn't start at New Mexico State however, he began at Ellsworth Community College, where he was Named to the All-ICCAC First Team in 2015. He totaled 668 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 45 receptions in 2015.

In 2016, he transferred to New Mexico State as a RS Junior., but was not named a starter. still, he piled 23 receptions for 283 yards and a team-high five touchdown receptions. However, in 2017, he was named a full time starter and the number one receiver for the New Mexico State Aggies. In his first year as a starter he gained 1079 yards on 76 receptions and 9 TDs. Scott was named ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM. He led the conference in TDs and was ranked 2nd in the conference in yards.

Chris Trapasso from CBS Sports writes: "Every year in the draft, there are an assortment of 6-foot-3 and taller receivers. Some of them play to their size, while many don't. And it's somewhat rare to find a tall wideout who runs routes smoothly.

Scott plays to his immense size, has quick-twitch athletic talents, and has the speed to be a dangerous deep threat at the next level. Because of that, he'll see many cornerbacks play off him, leading to wide open throwing lanes on comebacks. He'll need to learn the intricacies of beating press coverage at the line -- he wasn't tested there often in college -- and added weight would help him against bigger defensive backs in the pros and when he's blocking for the run on the outside. Scott is primed for a rise up draft boards over the next few months. Regardless of when he's selected, he has the blend of size and polished skill to be a productive receiver for many years in the NFL. Scott is tall, athletic, and consistently showed plus ball skills in contested-catch situations in college."

So, if you made it this far, why not look at the tape yourself?

Jaleel scott contested catch ability

Jaleel Scott contested catch ability 2

Jaleel Scott Route running ability

Jaleel Scott route running ability 2

Jaleel Scott route running ability 3

Jaleel Scott Highlights

Jaleel Scott vs Arkansas 2017

Jaleel Scott vs Arizona St.

Jaleel Scott vs Texas St.

Jaleel Scott vs Troy

Jaleel Scott vs UTEP

Jaleel Scott vs South Alabama

Jaleel Scott vs Georgia Southern

Jaleel Scott vs New Mexico