"Akin to Amon-Ra" Lions draft prospect of the day: Javon Baker

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Lions draft prospect of the day: Javon Baker, WR, UCF

Baker started out as Jamo's backup at Alabama before emerging as a middle-round prospect for UCF

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The speed is indeed off-putting; the 4.54 40-yard dash at the combine was expected, but Baker doesn’t win with straight speed. Akin to Amon-Ra St. Brown, his ability to change speeds and use his strength and savvy help Baker mitigate the lack of blazing jets. He can win inside or outside as a No. 4/No. 5 receiver early on and has the potential for the hiccup 100-yard games every so often.

 

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Lions draft prospect of the day: Javon Baker, WR, UCF

Baker started out as Jamo's backup at Alabama before emerging as a middle-round prospect for UCF

sports.yahoo.com

The speed is indeed off-putting; the 4.54 40-yard dash at the combine was expected, but Baker doesn’t win with straight speed. Akin to Amon-Ra St. Brown, his ability to change speeds and use his strength and savvy help Baker mitigate the lack of blazing jets. He can win inside or outside as a No. 4/No. 5 receiver early on and has the potential for the hiccup 100-yard games every so often.

Probably 4th round. Not great speed and character flags (got kicked out of Alabama and then Kentucky told him to walk).