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Meanwhile, an NFC area scout said the following of Jefferson’s run-after-catch abilities:

“He’ll catch the ball, and he’s looking to make a play. His [run after catch] was really, really good. I always say he had one of the top wiggles in that draft, meaning he can make that first guy miss and he could take it to the house at any given time. You saw his playmaking ability probably a little bit more, and you saw it jump out at you on tape.”

Cronin and Archer also reported back feedback received for Hands and Route Running.

It is difficult to create separation in a league filled with terrific athletes, but Lamb and Jefferson have that ability. According to ESPN Stats & Info, Lamb averages 2.86 yards from the neatest defender at the time of pass arrival, and Jefferson averages 2.79 yards.

According to Next Gen Stats, Lamb has had a max speed of 20.72 mph (Week 5 against the New York Giants), and Jefferson has had a max speed of 20.15 mph (Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns).

“He’s a savvy route runner, explosive,” an NFC player personnel director said of Jefferson. “He knows how to step on people’s toes, and then he’s fearless in going to catch the football.”