Georgia Rookies Fit, Concerns and Predictions: Offense

Javon Wims

Pick: Round 7, Pick 6

Team: Chicago Bears

Fit:

Despite Chicago drafting Javon Wims so late in the draft, Wims lands in one of the best places he could.

The Bears biggest weakness for the last several seasons has been a poor receiving core. Injuries and a lack of depth talent have decimated their offense.

Wims spent two years at Georgia but thrived as the number one target for Jake Fromm. With limited opportunity in 2016, Wims didn’t stand out. As a senior, however, Wims thrived.

His seven touchdown receptions indicate he could be a fantastic red zone target for Mitch Trubisky. His height and size will enable him to win physical battles against cornerbacks. Wims has a knack for coming up with impressive aerial catches as well.

As a former basketball player, Wims goes up for the ball much like a center going for a rebound. He has the ability to box out defensive backs when going for receptions.

With Kevin White’s injury history, Wims could be looked upon as a bigger threat to compliment Allen Hurns and Taylor Gabriel.

Concerns:

While Wims can make mind-blowing catches, he also drops simple balls. For all his potential as a big body in traffic, Wims makes too many drops to be relied upon.

He won’t be outrunning defenses. Wims’s speed is average at best. Any separation he creates will be from a physical play, not finesse.

Wims will likely be asked to contribute primarily on special teams as a rookie. He’ll need to prove he can contribute on kickoffs to stick around. Wims did not play many special teams at Georgia, so it’s not clear how he will perform in the NFL.

Prediction:

Wims’s size and potential are too much for the Bears to pass on. He’ll find a way to fit on special teams and as a 5th or 6th receiver while the Bears mold him and his raw skills.

Wims will be a serviceable third or fourth receiver on teams for the majority of his career, however long that may be.