JANIS HIGHLIGHTS: See What Packers Saw in SVSU Wide Receiver
May 11, 2014
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Jeff Janis, now a Green Bay Packer, impressed the NFL with his size and a 4.42 time in the 40 yard dash.
Diamond in the rough, for sure, Jeff Janis of Tawas was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round, but why take a chance on such a small school player?
Take a look at what the Packers saw on Janis' highlight reel:
espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10913767
Here's a guy with breakaway speed and tackle slipping agility, displayed on several amazing TD runs after catch.
His 5.32 combine score is rated in the backup category, just below "chance to become NFL starter" (5.50). But he won stars for his combine score with 20 bench press reps and with a 6.64 seconds in the three cone drill.
Janis told the local press he had two other NFL teams waiting in the wings had the Packers not come through. He was a number 21 pick for the Packers and 236 overall.
His NFL profile says it all (diamond in the rough):
"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. Red-shirted 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.
"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."
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