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Every rookie enters the NFL with areas requiring refinement.
That's simply part of the process.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane is no exception.
There are details of the position he'll continue learning as he adjusts to professional football.
Still, several traits already present in his game should translate naturally to Sundays.
Those are among the reasons the Ravens were so excited to bring him aboard.
As fans and the media get to know him, the already-growing buzz will only amplify.
A master of the fade route Ask Ja'Kobi Lane about his favorite route, and he'll quickly point to the fade.
He should.
Few receivers in this draft class ran it more effectively.
The fade requires timing, body control, and confidence.
Lane consistently displayed all three throughout his college career.
His ability to track the football and position himself properly near the boundary makes him a natural red-zone weapon.
Quarterbacks love receivers who can make difficult throws look routine.
Lane has shown that ability repeatedly.
A wide receiver trapped in a tight end's body Lane's physical dimensions immediately stand out.
At 6-foot-438 and 200 pounds with long arms and large hands, he presents a target most defensive backs simply can't match physically.
His frame gives him a natural advantage in contested situations and near the goal line.
As his technique continues improving, he'll become even more effective at using his size to shield defenders from the football.
Coachable and humble players often develop faster 'Coachability' isn't really a trait that appears on a scouting report.
Maybe we should find a way to make that happen.
Sometimes, the most valuable characteristics are mental.
Anyone who watched Lane's emotional draft-day phone call saw how much the opportunity meant to him.
Coaches often rave about talented players who remain humble enough to absorb coaching, and Lane appears to fit that description perfectly.
Having familiarity with Ravens wide receivers coach Keary Colbert should only accelerate the learning process.
Ja'Kobi Lane is a better athlete than his size suggests Big receivers often move like big receivers.
Lane doesn't.
His long strides allow him to cover ground effortlessly, and he possesses surprising agility for a player with his frame.
He adjusts naturally to off-target throws and routinely makes catches that appear more difficult than they should.
The result is a receiver who plays smaller when changing directions and bigger when attacking the football.
Final analysis That's a combination NFL teams covet.
Lane still has work to do, but several of his strongest traits already resemble those of successful professional receivers.
That's why the Ravens believe they may have landed a future contributor.
There's plenty to be excited about here.
Lane looks like an unstoppable receiver.
Now comes the question.
Can he learn to play like one? This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: 4 reasons JaKobi Lane could make early impact with Ravens.