Summary

Jakobi Meyers was selected Round 3 (#99 Overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft out of North Carolina State University. During his collegiate career, Meyers totaled 167 receptions, 2,400+ receiving yards, and 18 touchdowns, earning All-ACC honors as a reliable and technically polished receiver. In the NFL, Meyers quickly carved out a role as a possession and route-running specialist, amassing over 200 receptions, 2,500+ receiving yards, and multiple touchdowns through his first five seasons. A former quarterback in his early playing days, he is recognized for precise route running, dependable hands, and workmanlike professionalism, gaining trust as a target in crucial third-down situations and red-zone packages. Off the field, Meyers is noted for his discipline, leadership, and preparation, making him a respected presence in the locker room.

Strengths

• Precise Route Running: Meyers is exceptional at creating separation using technique, timing, and footwork rather than pure athleticism. Leverages his experience as a former quarterback to become a trusted target in high-leverage situations and excel in moving chains.

• Reliable Hands: Very dependable catch radius and concentration, particularly in contested or traffic-heavy situations. Meyers has one of the lowest drop rates of any receiver in the NFL over the last few seasons.

• Football IQ: Thanks to his experience learning in a difficult Josh McDaniels offense, Meyers reads coverage effectively, finds soft spots in zones, and adjusts routes to exploit leverage. Meyers is a high-character player with strong preparation habits; respected by teammates and coaches and his modus operandi has positively impacted Brian Thomas Jr. since his midseason move to Duval.

• Durability & Consistency: Meyers goes above and beyond to preserve his body and has logged extensive snap counts with minimal missed games.

Weaknesses

• Limited Top-End Speed: Not an elite deep-threat and vertical separation can be limited against top-tier cornerbacks. Meyers is more of a middle of field operator and technician.

• Yards After Catch Ceiling: Meyers is more effective as a precise route-runner than as a high-misalignment open-field runner, but will take the yards afforded to him when blocked up well.

• Lack of Highlight-Play Production: Meyers is not a frequent home-run threat and his impact often comes from consistency and reliability on money downs rather than explosiveness.

• Physicality: Meyers is scrappy and will fight through the muck to make catches but has limited “go up and get it” vertical ability to dominate defenders at the catch point.

Outlook

Meyers projects as a reliable slot or outside possession receiver in offenses that value timing, route precision, and high-level decision-making. He fits best in schemes that emphasize short-to-intermediate route concepts, third-down chains, and precision passing, leveraging his ability to read defenses and find soft spots. While he may not profile as a primary vertical threat, his consistency, dependable hands, and football IQ make him an ideal complement in a passing attack that spreads the field and requires chain-moving reliability. Over the next several seasons, Meyers should continue to serve as a trusted, multi-year starter capable of producing steady volume and contributing in critical situations, particularly in third-down and red-zone scenarios. It’s hard to imagine that not continuing in Jacksonville for 2026 and beyond.