Summary

Marvin Mims Jr. was selected in Round 2 (#63 Overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft out of the University of Oklahoma. One of the most explosive playmakers in college football, Mims finished his Sooners career with 123 receptions, 2,398 receiving yards, and 20 receiving touchdowns, averaging an elite 19.5 yards per catch. He earned First-Team All-Big 12 honors, was a Biletnikoff Award finalist, and established himself as a premier vertical threat and return specialist at the collegiate level. In the NFL, Mims made an immediate impact as a dynamic returner and speed-based offensive weapon. Through the 2024 season, he has totaled 1,000+ all-purpose yards, including multiple long touchdowns as both a receiver and returner. He earned First-Team All-Pro honors (2023) as a kick returner and a Pro Bowl selection, quickly cementing his reputation as one of the league’s most dangerous players with the ball in space. Off the field, Mims is regarded as a high-character, professional, and coachable young player, praised for work ethic, humility, and team-first attitude.

Strengths

• Elite Speed: Game-breaking vertical acceleration and long speed. Capable of scoring from anywhere on the field with elite explosiveness and YAC ability.

• Vertical Threat: Consistently stresses coverage with deep routes and does well to track deep balls cleanly over the shoulder.

• Return Ability: One of the NFL’s top kick returners and patiently sets up blocks. Has a knack for disappearing in piles and emerging for big gains or touchdowns.

• Route Tempo: Effective on posts, go routes, crossers, and overs.

Weaknesses

• Size & Play Strength: Due to small frame (2.75 Measurables grade), can be disrupted by physical press corners.

• Gadget Guy Allegations: Still developing nuance on intermediate and option routes. Impact tied to creative deployment and spacing.

• Contested Catches: Limited catch radius and physical margin. More explosive than possession-oriented.

• Blocking: Willing and grades out decent through analytical grading but limited effectiveness due to size.

Outlook

Mims Jr. is an ideal fit for spread, motion-heavy offensive systems that prioritize speed, space, and explosive-play creation. In Denver, he profiles best as a field-stretching Z receiver and manufactured-touch weapon, where jet motion, deep overs, screens, and vertical shots maximize his strengths. His return ability further enhances roster value and directly impacts field position. Looking ahead, Mims projects as a high-upside offensive weapon whose ceiling is tied to offensive creativity and expanded route development. While he may not profile as a high-volume possession receiver and the emergence of Troy Franklin has relegated him to a tertiary role, his speed and explosiveness give him game-altering ability. As his route detail and strength continue to improve, Mims has the potential to evolve into a featured big-play threat and remain a cornerstone of Denver’s offensive and special teams units.