Prospect Profile: TE Jayvontay Conner

A tight end with a vast amount of upside would be Jayvontay Conner from North Carolina.

Author:
Brian Smith
Publish date:
Apr 20, 2022 1:34 PM EDT

Jayvontay Conner

Size: 6’4”, 230-pounds

Position: Tight End

High School: Kernersville (N.C.) East Forsyth

Recruitment

After offers from a number of programs, Conner narrowed his list of schools to just six:

Frame

Looks like a big-bodied NFL boundary receiver, perhaps slightly bigger than that. In essence, that’s a flex tight end in today’s college football world or even the NFL. Of note, Conner’s upper legs are quite developed. He generates a lot of power through contact because of his leg strength. Upper body is still filling out, and that’s why he can easily be 245-250 in college.

Athleticism

Despite Conner’s size, he still runs like a wide receiver and not a tight end. Possessing a good first step, Conner has really good speed for a flex tight end. He’s also quite flexible, which helps with making catches in traffic. This young man also bends and turns well, which will aid him in blocking and as a receiver.

Best Attribute

Conner is a natural at catching the football. He looks the football in, grasps the football with two hands, and does so away from his body. Those are all good signs for his future receiving skills at the college level.

Area for Improvement

Like the majority of flex tight ends, hand placement with blocking is a work in progress. He’s not yet even close to maximizing what is possible with his overall athleticism and size. After adding mass in a college weight program, Conner will be a much different blocker than he is now. Further, it’s reps with a college coaching staff and focusing on the details of being a blocker.