Senior Bowl Director believes Jauan Jennings 'is the most unique player in the draft',

The Reese's Senior Bowl kicked off its festivities in Mobile, Alabama tonight with an introductory press conference by the game's Executive Director, Jim Nagy. In addition to serving as the ED of the Senior Bowl, Nagy is an ESPN Draft Analyst, 18-year NFL scout, and a 6-times Super Bowl Participant with 4 wins.

Nagy fielded various questions about the talent-loaded roster for nearly 45 minutes to kick off the annual event, an event that features two Tennessee players in Jauan Jennings and Darrell Taylor.

VR2's Matt Ray asked Nagy on Jennings, "what do you think NFL teams are looking for in a guy like Jauan Jennings who has made his career with his ability to go down the field and high point the ball and make sensational runs after the catch?"

Nagy responded, "Jauan is truly, truly unique. Going back in my time with scouting receivers there is not really a good comparison for him, at least that I have done- that is that physical, that aggressive, with the mindset. His play-style is unique, especially with the ball in his hands. He is a junkyard dawg. You talk to the guys up at Tennessee, and he has been a really good special teams player for them. They think they could play him at safety on defense."

Jennings joins a group of receivers that Nagy referred to as, "maybe the best group here." Other players on the rosters include Austin Mack (Ohio State), Kalija Lipscomb (Vanderbilt), Collin Johnson (Texas), Van Jefferson (Florida), Devin Duvernay (Texas), Brandon Aiyuk (Arizona State), Chase Claypool (Notre Dame), Michael Pittman Jr.(USC), and Kylin Hill (Ohio State), among others.

Nagy continued on what sets Jennings apart by saying, "he is just wired differently than most receivers from a mental standpoint as far as having that edge to his personality."

Nagy continued about Jennings's on-field ability by adding, "he is so good with his hands, and he is so good after the catch in terms of broken tackles, as far as forcing guys to tackle him. You have to tackle Jauan Jennings. He makes you. You have to wrap up and tackle that guy."

Nagy believes that Jennings may be the most unique prospect in this draft. He added, " he is different than anyone in this group. He is different than anyone in this draft. If you want a tone-setter attitude and a guy that can work the middle of the field and underneath and be that true possession guy- he could get on the field next year and catch a lot of balls. You know he is going to be on the field on fourth down. He is a core special teams player, and then if he is that, then you are going to find a way to get him in packages at receiver, as well."

The next event scheduled for the Senior Bowl is tomorrow morning at the scouting combine weigh-in. Be sure to follow VR2 on social media for all updates, and tune back in later tonight for a brief interview with Jennings on what his expectations for the week are.

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