Key words Jonathan “JW1” Woods
Jonathan Woods 4 The consensus 4-star recruit has finished his senior year in football and is a prospect for the 2023 NFL Draft. Woods’ NFL comparison is Ja’Marr Chase.Rating:Excellent body control to match enormous size and strength, with next-level top speed and Separation. Aggressive receiver who cant be pressed but also exploits any soft coverage given to him. He can adapt to all passes, convert short passes into touchdowns, and get behind secondary even on deep runs.Strong hands, large catch radius, make every difficult catch look easy. He consistently draws double coverage and bracket coverage and still is always opens. Gets consistent YAC. Also talented punt and kick returner. Projects as a third-round NFL draft pick.Woods tracks the ball well across the field and shows excellent route running and body control when needed. The speed on the field reflects the speed of the track (10.51 100) and poses a dangerous risk of vertical field stretching. Equally dangerous in yak situations thanks to his explosive athleticism. Alabama 5A State medalist in four different events as a junior (long jump, triple jump, 4×200 relay, 4×400 relay). Can be placed outside or in the slot. He’s also a great option for the second leg.Explosive off the line and quick getting behind the defense.Not only is he a linear burner, he also displays impressive lateral speed with athleticism that will have you losing yourself.
Woods said after the season “I don’t think I’m such a natural, I think what I’m doing is very hard work. I work hard to keep in shape, I work hard on the practice field, I work hard in a game. Cornerbacks are the best athletes on the team; they wouldn’t be out there if they weren’t. Those are the guys I have to beat. It isn’t easy.”
Woods route running is the calling card of his game. His footwork is fast, and he consistently separates early and often from his assignments in the slot or on the outside. Where his size might seem like a negative to some, he turns his speed and his shiftiness into an advantage. That’s why his goals for the upcoming season are sky-high.
