Scouting Journals for Jovantae Barnes

One of the more skilled backs in the 2022 cycle. Combines frame, initial burst, short area quickness and contact balance. Shows vision and feet with the ability to pick his way through the line as an inside runner. Drops his pads and keeps his feet moving on contact. Has the quickness and acceleration to zip past angles. Displays a quick jump cut and skip cut in traffic, and bursts out of cuts with power. Does not have verified long speed and doesn’t appear to break off as many long runs as some of his peers.