Hamler is a smart, smooth route-runner with reliable hands and toughness in tight spaces. He also returned kicks and punts for the Nittany Lions. Welcome to Broncos Wire's European Union Experience. , where he had sights set on a sub-4.3 40-yard dash (only one attendee accomplished that feat). Scouting Report: K.J. Shrine; Combine; Pro Days ; ALL DRAFT EVENTS; HIGHLIGHTS. ", Ryan Wilson, CBS: Washington Redskins (Round 3; 66th), Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Seattle Seahawks (Round 2; 59th), Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: Dallas Cowboys (Round 2; 51st)"The Cowboys re-signed Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup's star is on the rise, but they were unable to keep Randall Cobb in the slot. The first mock draft from Mel Kiper, ESPN’s long-serving draft analyst, has the Green Bay Packers adding a playmaking receiver at the end of the first round. October 16th, 2020. Luke Easterling’s latest three-round 2020 NFL mock draft has the Denver Broncos selecting Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler in the third round. Harris' 2021 NFL Mock Draft 2.2. October 9th, 2020. Hamler, who doesn’t turn 21 until July, caught 98 passes for 1,658 yards and 13 touchdowns over his two seasons at Penn State. Sign up for the Packers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The need at receiver is clear. By: Jon Heath. "I'm light, I'm a small guy," he said in February at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. BRONCOS is a registered trademark of the Denver Broncos Football Club, Inc. He clocked a confirmed 4.27-second 40-yard dash during his days at Penn State. The first mock draft from Mel Kiper, ESPN’s long-serving draft analyst, has the Green Bay Packers adding a playmaking receiver at the end of the first round. Hamler measured 5-foot-8 5/8, 178 pounds at the Combine but his Penn State highlights reveal one of the most dangerous open-field threats in America. Hamler School: Penn State Position: Wide Receiver Class: Sophomore Height: 5’9″ Weight: 176 Projected Draft Round: 2-4 Scouting Report: Big play speedsters that is electric in the open field. Offensive tackle could be another potential target for Green Bay.”. Chiefs fans aren’t taking Drew Lock and the Broncos seriously. Hamler, who at 5-foot-9 reminds me a little bit of Marquise Brown, is electric with the ball in his hands. Weissman's 2021 NFL Mock Draft 2.1. Without a Pro Day performance to point toward. Here's a rundown of possibilities based on a variety of projections recently published by an array of industry experts: Mel Kiper, ESPN: Chicago Bears (Round 2; 50th)“Whether it's Nick Foles or Mitchell Trubisky at quarterback in 2020, the Bears need weapons. He could rise even more after he works out at the combine. By: Drae Harris. Six receivers went in the first round of Kiper’s draft. Although his wait will likely last until Friday, former Penn State star KJ Hamler is nearing an answer regarding his NFL destination. … Please check your email for a confirmation. The Green Bay Packers bounced back in a big way in Houston, using a dynamic connection between Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams and a disruptive performance from Mike Pettine's defense to trample the one-win Texans at RNG Stadium on Sunday. Start a mock draft all mock draft posts. Hamler is explosive in space and can play in the slot or outside. Putting Hamler on the track inside the dome would be dangerous, as teams would be forced to respect his speed over the top. Hamler is an electric athlete who brings an aspect of speed and elusiveness to an offense that very few in this draft class can replicate. Is able to get separation not only with just pure speed in the open field, but also with his tremendous burst out of breaks. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers require help in the passing game behind Davante Adams, and this draft is deep and talented at receiver. This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with Denver Broncos or NFL Properties LLC. Adams did it all. Adams caught 13 passes for a career-high 196 yards and two touchdowns during the Packers' 35-20 win over the Texans. Although undersized, Hamler could give the Packers a dynamic playmaker down the field and in the slot. In 2019, he earned second-team All-Big Ten honors after leading the Nittany Lions in receptions and receiving yards for a second consecutive season, scoring eight touchdowns along the way. Though he wasn't able to work out at the combine because of a hamstring injury, I feel comfortable saying he's one of the fastest players in the class. https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2020/01/24/packers-add-penn-state-wr-k-j-hamler-in-kipers-first-mock-draft/, Outline for fixing Packers' two biggest problem areas this offseason, Packers take Colorado WR Laviska Shenault in Daniel Jeremiah's first mock draft, Davante Adams torches Texans, powers Packers to 35-20 win, Packers take big lead into halftime in Houston, Packers RB Aaron Jones officially inactive (calf) vs. Texans, Packers elevate RB Dexter Williams, S Henry Black from practice squad, Packers sign DL Billy Winn, OL Ben Braden from practice squad, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 1 receiver. By: Kyle Crabbs. set Penn State's freshman all-purpose yardage record (, hamstring "tweak" limited him in Indinapolis. Matt LaFleur's team improved to 5-1 and avoided a losing streak after falling for the first time in 2020. After redshirting in 2017, Hamler emerged as a foundational offensive piece and set Penn State's freshman all-purpose yardage record (1,417), topping the previous mark set by Saquon Barkley. ", Luke Easterling, USA Today: Denver Broncos (Round 2; 46th), R.J. White, CBS: Dallas Cowboys (Round 2; 51st)"Day 2 is a great spot to find a slot receiver to replace Randall Cobb, and the Cowboys get one with plenty of speed to burn in Hamler. Slot to Penn State Nittany Lions Newsletter, Hamler has used technology to confirm his speed to NFL scouts, GET AN ANNUAL VIP MEMBERSHIP FOR 50% OFF OR ONE MONTH FOR $1. Draft Events FEATURED. clocked a confirmed 4.27-second 40-yard dash during his days at Penn State. Fuller finished with three catches and a touchdown, but Alexander wasn't in coverage on any of the three receptions. Unfortunately for Hamler, a hamstring "tweak" limited him in Indinapolis, where he had sights set on a sub-4.3 40-yard dash (only one attendee accomplished that feat). Hamler to the Packers. "But (I have) my quickness, my agility, my dog mentality and just being a playmaker. With the 30th pick, Kiper sent Penn State star K.J. Here are all the top takeaways from the Packers' 35-20 win over the Texans: Jaire Island claimed another castaway on Sunday in Houston. Combine Participants; March 3rd, 2020. Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander shut down Texans receiver Will Fuller during Sunday's 35-20 victory at RNG Stadium. Competing for attention within one of the deepest receiver classes in recent memory, opinions vary when it comes to Hamler's draft outlook. Without a Pro Day performance to point toward, Hamler has used technology to confirm his speed to NFL scouts. Next: Two-round 2020 NFL mock draft He won’t win against physical corners due to the lack of strength and size, but a good coach won’t ask him to. The performance followed a trend of Alexander completely shutting down an opponent's No. Crabbs' 2021 NFL Mock Draft 2.2. Although his wait will likely last until Friday, former Penn State star KJ Hamler is nearing an answer regarding his NFL destination. One of the most dangerous prospects in space. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 5-foot-8 5/8, 178 pounds at the Combine but his Penn State highlights reveal one of the most dangerous open-field threats in America. Hamler (5 … Maybe last week in Tampa Bay was just a blip on the radar. October 20th, 2020. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He could also shine on special teams, where his big-play ability has the potential to change games.". His route chart – provided above by Next Gen Stats – shows a pass-catcher operating at the height of his powers. 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