The New York Giants drafted Tennessee Volunteers standout wide receiver Jalin Hyatt in the 2023 NFL Draft with hopes that he could be an x-factor heading into his rookie season. However, he has reportedly had a very limited role within their offense thus far this offseason.
Hyatt starred as the top receiver at Tennessee for star quarterback Hendon Hooker last season, recording 1,267 receiving yards last year which was fifth-most in Division 1 college football last year.
Despite this, it looks like he may be fighting an uphill battle to get playing time for the Giants this year. The Athletic’s Dan Duggan reported on Friday that Hyatt has mostly been working with the third-string offense this spring.
Most fans saw Hyatt as a potential breakout candidate this offseason to earn a significant role for the Giants. Duggan added that another player has looked like a standout player this spring instead.
“It certainly looks like Parris Campbell will be a featured piece of the offense,” said Duggan of former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell.
According to Duggan, Campbell has been used in a multitude of roles this offseason, including even taking snaps at running back in certain situations.
Hyatt could find himself as the odd man out in the Giants’ offense for his first season, which is certainly surprising considering his impressive resume at the collegiate level.
One area of concern about him coming out of college was his limited route tree at Tennessee, which could be a significant factor for his limited role in New York.
About Reice Shipley
Reice Shipley is a staff writer for Comeback Media that graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Sports Media. He previously worked at Barrett Sports Media and is a fan of all things Syracuse sports.