NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, USC

Summer is here, and it is everyones favorite time of the year, scouting time.

Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.

Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position.

It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers.

We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.

So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.Player InformationPlayer: JaKobi LaneSchool: USCHeight/Weight: 6-4/195 lbs.Player Background- 4-Star Recruit- Played Basketball in High School- Wide Receiver MVP at 2022 Elite 11 QB Camp- Biletnikoff Award Watchlist for 2025Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season- 50 Receptions- 618 Receiving Yards- 12.4 Yards Per Reception- 14 TouchdownsNotable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season - 68.7 PFF Receiving Grade- 2.9 Yards After Contact Per Reception- 1.58 Yards Per Route Run- Average Depth of Target of 11.8 Yards- 26 Contested CatchesPlayer Traits- Can make contested catches and physical ones across the middle- Tracks the ball well in the air and attacks it- Big catch radius to help his QB- Strong runner when he has momentum- Fluid hips and footworkPlayer SummaryJaKobi Lane is one of several prominent receiving targets in the USC passing attack, but he isnt overly impressive despite his presence within the unit.

Lane has a bigger frame, and while you would hope he moves quicker than he does, he doesnt.

He makes up for his lack of speed, though, by having an impressive catch radius, strong hands, and an ability to run defenders over as a ball carrier.

He is a serious red zone target for his quarterback and in 2025 he has a chance to build upon that role with so many new chances in the USC offense.

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