Giants trade up to draft WR Jalin Hyatt in 3rd round

The New York Giants selected Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 73rd overall.

New York traded the No. 89 and No. 128 picks to the Los Angeles Rams to acquire the Tennessee wideout.

#Rams trade 73 to Giants for 89 and 128 https://t.co/SwcSNlpw9W

- Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 29, 2023

Hyatt gives the Giants more speed in their receiving depth chart. He joins Wan'Dale Robinson, Sterling Shepard, and Parris Campbell among New York's top pass-catching options.

The South Carolina native enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2022, recording 67 receptions, 1,267 yards, and 15 touchdowns en route to being named a first-team All-American. He recorded four touchdowns prior to 2022.

Hyatt joins center John Michael Schmitz among the Giant's offensive selections from the 2023 rookie class.

Pre-draft profile

Hyatt is an absolute blazer who possesses elite 4.4 speed. His transition to his second gear is effortless, and his ability to detach vertically from opposing defensive backs was second to none in 2022. Hyatt was one of the driving forces behind the Volunteers' 2022 surge, winning the Fred Biletnikoff Award as the nation's best receiver after scoring 15 touchdowns. He's also got very reliable hands and is comfortable making catches away from his body or in tight windows. While he wasn't tested much against press coverage and his route tree was very elementary, Hyatt should have no problem translating his game-breaking speed to the next level.

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