NFL Draft Profile: Jonathan Mingo, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss Rebels
#1
Pos: WR
Ht: 6016
Wt: 220
Hand: 1038
Arm: 3218
Wing: 7628
40: 4.46
DOB: 4/20/2001
Hometown: Brandon, MS
High School: Brandon
Eligibility: 2023
Jonathan Mingo
Ole Miss Rebels
One-Liner:
A brawny pass catcher with verticality in his game, a full slate of SEC opponents will lend to a rising draft stock.
Evaluation:
Stout for a receiver, frame is reminiscent of Ole Miss pass catchers in the NFL. Liken his skillset to an outside receiver with some versatility in the slot or tighter alignments. Utilized on locked hitches and smoke screens in the quick game. Want the ball in his hands where his pace and strength garner yards. Works the middle of the field on intermediate over routes and in-cuts where his contested catch ability shines. An acrobat in the air, body control, and strength to maintain balance through the catch point. Will attack defenders leverage in man coverage, stacking and tracking en route to the endzone on fade routes and deep posts. Has dictated double coverage at times. Will get on corners quickly and can be imposing as a screen blocker. Has a few concentration drops. Won't beat you with his routes, at least not yet as his traits are there but the technique is not. Want to see the same physicality game to game. Mingo is an intimidating pass catcher that applies pressure to defenses on all three levels of the passing game. With production that mirrors his traits, Mingo will look to gain steam heading into the pre-draft process.
Grade:
3rd Round
Quotes:
"It’s a blessing to be a receiver for Coach Kiffin. His offense – usually you just have to play fast. You have to be ready for a change every other drive. He’s always cooking something up. You have to be ready as a receiver. In the SEC, you just have to be detailed. Everybody has talent in the SEC. We’re the best conference in the country. You have to make sure your techniques are right and make sure you’re in the right position at the right time. Nothing comes easy in the SEC." -- Ole Miss WR Jonathan Mingo
Mingo has been a good player for the Rebels but has a chance for a great season in 2022 as WR1. In his career he's caught 61 passes for 897 yards 7 Touchdowns averaging 14.7 yards per catch.
Background:
Jonathan Mingo is a tremendous receiver for Ole Miss and helped the Rebels early on. He started in all twelve games at receiver. In high school, he was a four star recruit and the second best receiver in the state of Mississippi, where he was from Brandon, Mississippi. Not only does Mingo excel on the field, but off it too where in all three seasons at Ole Miss, he was on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and in 2020, he was on the Chancellor’s and SEC Honor Roll. Mingo is the son of John and Tonja Mingo and is studying exercise science at Ole Miss.
