Official Jeff Janis Thread

[Brandon494]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/jeff-janis?id=2543750

Overview

Also played basketball as a Michigan prep. Broke a finger on his left hand as a senior, causing him to switch to running back -- returned to the field with a cast up to his left elbow. Redshirted in 2009. Started 6-of-10 games played in '10 and caught nine balls for 130 yards (13-yard average) and a touchdown. Started 8-of-11 games in '11, tallying 48-968-14 (20.2). Set SVSU single-season records for catches and receiving yards in '12 when he started all 11 games and piled up 106-1635-17 (15.4). Was Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Back of the Year in '13 when he totaled 83-1,572-14 (18.9) in 12 contests.

Analysis

Strengths
Exceptional measurables and leaping ability -- will test through the roof. Accelerates into routes quickly and can separate vertically and uncover underneath working short-to-intermediate zones. Terrific production -- carves up lesser competition and creates chunk plays. Good red-zone target. Exceptional work ethic. Outstanding football character. Very passionate about the game. Has a 37 1/2-inch vertical jump, posted a 3.98-second 20-yard shuttle (fourth-best among receivers) and a 6.64-second 3-cone time.

Weaknesses
Has very small, inconsistent hands -- will cradle the ball and use his body. Is not a nuanced route runner. Does not attack the ball in the air and will give up some break points. Not strong after the catch and will look for a soft landing spot. Can be fazed by traffic. Regularly faced Division II competition. Not a consistent blocker -- does not play to his size.

Bottom Line
A Division II standout with rare measurables and production, Janis must prove that he can translate his small-school success to the field against better competition.

[pbmax]

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty 1h
TT on Janis: remarkably gifted athlete who completely dominated his level of play. Of all WRs he was 2nd ranked athlete in our testing.

[Brandon494]

Bill Schroeder 2.0?

[mraynrand]

Sounds like Driver to me. Can he clear 7' 4?"

[mraynrand]

I like the highlight reel that was shot with a cell phone camera - by a drunk fan.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Sounds like Driver to me. Can he clear 7' 4?"

He's 6'3". Schroeder isn't a bad compare. Hopefully, we can get the same value out of him.

[pbmax]

He's 6'3". Schroeder isn't a bad compare. Hopefully, we can get the same value out of him.

With the new concussion rules, M3 can't grab the face mask like M1 did with Billy.

[Brandon494]

People don't remember how athletic Schoreder was, he says he ran a 4.26 40 and had a 44" vertical at the combine but don't know about that. I'm guessing more like 4.4 40 with a 40" vertical which is still great. I checked out Janis before the draft but after reading about his inconsistent hands I didn't care for him. I think hes a better athletic then football player but if he be anything close to what Schoreder was I'll be happy.

[mraynrand]

A great athlete who struggles to catch the ball? A beginning at least.

[woodbuck27]

My next thoughts after looking at his numbers (measurements) >>>>

My Green Bay Packer MAN of the last decade and a half >>> Donald Driver.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-7th-round-pick-jeff-janis-jumped-off-the-charts-b99267036z1-258786241.html

Green Bay Packers

Notes

Packers' 7th-round pick Jeff Janis jumped off the charts


** Jeff Janis tested off the charts

"He's a remarkably gifted athlete," Ted Thompson.

"We do testing results of all the 40s and jumps and bench presses and shuttles and all that of every player in the draft that is eligible; it's like 1,000 guys. Of all the receivers in that group, he was the second-rated athlete according to his testing." TT

** " The 6-3, 218 pound player from Tawas City, Mich., led the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) in most major receiving categories after posting 83 receptions for 1,572 yards and 14 touchdowns."

** He ran a reported 4.42 in the 40-yard dash.

** bench-pressed 225 pounds 20 times

** He did the three-cone drill in 6.64 seconds.

GO PACK GO !

[woodbuck27]

People don't remember how athletic Schoreder was, he says he ran a 4.26 40 and had a 44" vertical at the combine but don't know about that. I'm guessing more like 4.4 40 with a 40" vertical which is still great. I checked out Janis before the draft but after reading about his inconsistent hands I didn't care for him. I think hes a better athletic then football player but if he be anything close to what Schoreder was I'll be happy.

The "ONLY" thing REAL and "44".

The Hammer... Henry "HANK" Aaron.

[mraynrand]

My next thoughts after looking at his numbers (measurements) >>>>

My Green Bay Packer MAN of the last decade and a half >>> Donald Driver.

Do you even read the threads before you post? We've established that he's like Schroeder, not Driver. Anyone who thinks he's like Driver is a fucking moron.

[woodbuck27]

Do you even read the threads before you post? We've established that he's like Schroeder, not Driver. Anyone who thinks he's like Driver is a fucking moron.

He's athletic the way DD was coming out of College and as to your insulting style of posting.

Get a grip on yourself. Your a mess.

If you can't post me without some decency. Please ....don't post me. Decency isn't one of your qualities.

Is that to much to ask mraynrand? Is that an unreasonable request or too difficult for you to accept?

Your a horrible sick person. I ask you to not to post me ever again.

If that's unclear digest this please:

FUCK OFF !

[mraynrand]

He's athletic the way DD was coming out of College and as to your insulting style of posting.

Get a grip on yourself. Your a mess.

If you can't post me without some decency. Please ....don't post me. Decency isn't one of your qualities.

Is that to much to ask mraynrand? Is that an unreasonable request or too difficult for you to accept?

Your a horrible sick person. I ask you to not to post me ever again.

If that's unclear digest this please:

FUCK OFF !

Read the thread guy:

Sounds like Driver to me. Can he clear 7' 4?"

Your awareness is not top notch.