Jake Hescock TE Scouting Report

[Jets Global]

Jake Hescock NFL Draft Profile Position: Tight End School: Central Florida Current Year: Senior Height: 6'7" Weight: 250 pounds
Jake Hescock Scouting Report Jake can effectively place a block on a pass rusher before starting route by sinking fluid hips and delivering a punch. He seems to enjoy the physical confrontation of blocking. He is willing to attack bigger defenders with explosive pop and good strength. He is a highly competitive player and quickly gets to the perimeter, blocking well in space and at the second level. Jake is tall, offers the quarterback a nice target, and adjusts to the errant throw, making the reception in stride. Shows excellent route discipline, stays with the action, and extends to make the reception away from his frame. He possesses strong hands with good eye/hand coordination and snatches the ball out of the air. Gives effort blocking and displays good blocking vision.
Areas for Improvement One-speed tight end with almost no burst in his game. Occasionally slows into blocks or ducks his head.
Jake Hescock Career at School Jake spent the season with the scout team at Wisconsin as a true freshman in 2016. He was a three star prospect by 247 Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout out of the Salisbury School in Connecticut. He was named to All-USA Connecticut first team by USA Today as a senior. He recorded 23 catches for 249 yards and two touchdowns as a senior and was team captain. Hescock sat out the year after transferring. As a redshirt sophomore he played in all 13 games starting one. He recorded two catches for 13 yards and one touchdown. Following year, in 2019 as a redshirt junior he was the top tight end. He played in 12 of 13 games starting seven. He finished the season with nine catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns. As a senior in 2020, he appeared in all 10 games starting four times at tight end. He caught 10 passes for 53 yards and three touchdowns. With a year of eligibility due to the pandemic, Jake returned to play another season in 2021. He appeared in all 12 games starting three at tight end.
Jake Hescock NFL Draft Player Profile Hescock displayed consistent progress in his game, but the Central Florida offense was not best suited for his style. He has the size, pass-catching ability, and blocking skill to eventually develop into a third tight end at the next level.