Processing / Game IQ
Pros:
•Able to find soft spots in zone
•Doesn't run into coverage
•Cons
•Can struggle to find work if first block read isn’t there
Route Running / Catching
Pros:
•Quick feet at the top of routes
•Able to use physicality to get open against smaller DBs
•Can adjust routes well based on DB leverage
•Consistently beats DBs in man coverage
•Big hands can make contested catches
•Red zone threat
Cons:
•Floats upfield on routes
•Needs to get better at catching at full extension
•Can raise shoulders before cuts
YAC / RAC Ability
Pros:
•Gets up field after catch
•Can break tackles after catch
•Tough runner and will fight for extra yards
•Secures ball when getting tackled
Cons:
•Not elusive
Blocking
Pros:
•Good on double teams
•Willing/physical blocker on split zone
Cons:
•Struggles to maintain blocks
•Needs to get lower and keep head up when pulling
•Effort at times
•Inconsistent hand placement
•Needs to set feet in open field
•Not a good screen blocker
•Can hesitate on getting to the second level when down blocking
Physicality
Pros:
•Physical at contact point for kick out blocks
•Physical at the top of routes
•Can haul in catches in traffic
•Will run after getting injured mid play (Pitt game)
Cons:
•Need to see more effort in down field blocking
•Gets stood up by bigger/stronger DEs
Athleticism / Frame
Pros:
•Quick feet on routes
•Good wingspan and good hand size
•Good burst after catch and overall speed
Cons:
•Shorter side
•Didn't run agility drills or 40
Versatility
Pros:
•Snaps on the line, in the slot, in backfield, and few snaps out wide
•Motioned frequently
Cons:
•None
Games Watched
•Week 2 vs UVA, Week 3 vs WAKE, Week 7 vs ND, Week 8 vs PITT, Week 9 vs MIA, Week 10 vs FSU
Ideal Situation
•Justin Joly is a pass-catching tight end who has produced consistently at both UCONN and NC State. His receiving ability is his biggest selling point, as he can win man-on-man reps against DBs with both physicality and finesse, outrun linebackers, and find soft spots in zone coverage. His hands are like oven mitts, and he consistently brings in contested catches. His blocking is his biggest downside as he lacks size and strength to down block and pull without double teams, but is a physical blocker on kickouts for split zone runs. My ideal fit would be the Ravens, as a replacement for Isiah Likely, and the ability to work behind Mark Andrews in a system that utilizes tight ends frequently. My second fit would be the Chiefs if they don’t go for Kenyon Sadiq or Eli Stowers. Joly can learn behind Kelce on how to produce in a system that likes receiving tight ends.
Rating
•Processing / Game IQ – 7.0/10
•Route Running / Catching – 9.0/10
•YAC / RAC Ability – 6.6/10
•Blocking – 3.5/10
•Physicality – 7.2/10
•Athleticism / Frame – 7.5/10
•Versatility – 9.0/10
Total = 69.8/100 (Mid 4th rd pick)
DraftedR5 • P152Denver Broncos