Draft Analysis: Jonathan Mingo

April 12, 2023 /
  • Height: 6’2″
  • Weight: 220
  • College: Ole Miss
  • Tape watched: Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, Alabama, Auburn, Kentucky
  • NFL Comparison: Quincy Enunwa

Pros

  • Athleticism

A prototypical X receiver with all the athleticism to pair, Jonathan Mingo looks the part. He is very well put together, displaying a sturdy, muscular frame that moves incredibly well at 220 pounds. He can effectively stretch the field, evidenced by his 16.8 yards per reception in 2022.

  • Hands

Mingo has huge hands that rarely drop the ball. He extends from his frame really well while catching the football. He does not struggle in contested situations.

  • Route Running

Jonathan Mingo is a solid route runner. He is very effective with his body and head fakes. His footwork is quick and minimizes unnecessary movements. Mingo has a knack for getting on the toes of defenders and swallowing up the defensive cushion. He could thrive as a route runner if he becomes more consistent at being explosive in and out of his stem.

Midline

  • Blocking

Mingo is an effective blocker who was often used as the lead blocker on outside zone runs and as an inline blocker. He has the ability to lock on defenders and drive them out of plays. Mingo can get a little too grabby at times and take plays off, but overall, he should be an assett to the run game.

  • YAC

Mingo is difficult to bring down due to his size and speed combination. He does not force a ton of missed tackles, but he has big play ability with the football.

  • Release

Mingo is surprisingly more effective avoiding contact than he is at inviting it and winning with his upper body strength. He is very good faking directions with jab steps and throwing-by defenders in the opposite direction. If he can utilize his hands and upper body more through his releases, this will be a plus trait.

Cons

  • Tracking

There are enough instances of Mingo failing to track deep balls on throws that have chances at completion. He can take his eyes off the ball and get caught up in minor defensive contact in his routes.

  • Deep Speed

Despite his 4.46s 40-yard dash, Mingo may struggle to separate downfield against man and deep zone coverage. He does not run by defenders consistently and can learn to stack more effectively at his size.

Overview

Jonathan Mingo’s draft hype is really starting to heat up. Receivers with his size and speed, especially in this class, are generally hard to find. He has the versatility to play inside the slot and on the perimeter. Mingo is well versed in run blocking. Mingo’s upside will depend on his ability to learn a pro style offense, separate against NFL caliber defenses, and unlocking another gear with the ball.

Overall, Jonathan Mingo feels like a safe product that teams can count on to provide a well-rounded receiver at every position.