Rakim Jarrett Scouting Report

By: Michael Higgins

(Image courtesy of Eric Robinson/The Diamondback)

School: Maryland (Junior)

Position: WR

HT: 6’0

WT: 200

Sideline Prospect Ranking: #96

Rakim Jarrett is a local kid out of Washington D.C. who attended St John’s High School and lit up the high school scene. Jarrett was a consensus 5-star recruit and was ranked as a top-30 player in the nation. Rakim was the D.C. player of the year and participated in the Under Armour All-American Game. Jarrett even grew up as a big time Maryland fan. He ultimately committed to play football for his childhood team over schools such as LSU, Alabama, and Tennessee. Rakim Jarrett chose to wear the No. 1 jersey to honor Terps legends before him such as DJ Moore and Stefon Diggs. Ever since his freshman season, Jarrett has started every single game he has appeared in, making a big impact on the university. In his freshman season, despite only playing 4 games, Jarrett earned All Big Ten Honorable Mention.

In 2022, Jarrett earned his way onto the Biletnikoff Award Watchlist. Rakim Jarrett is a dynamic playmaker that has a variety of different roles in the Terrapins’ offense. Jarrett is heavily involved in the pre-snap motion that is so intertwined within the offense. Jarrett does not have a true and solidified role within the Maryland offense. He can be seen lining up in the slot, on the boundary, and even occasionally in the backfield. Jarrett has reliable hands and a smooth process when catching the football. No matter where he catches the ball on the field, he gives himself the opportunity to gain yards after the catch due to his ability to shift his momentum upfield. Jarrett is most dangerous when he already has the ball in his hands. The Terps involved him in both jet sweeps and wide receiver screens so that he could just work in the open field. He has true 4.4 speed and if he can get past that initial defender, the remainder of the defense has a difficult time wrapping him up. Jarrett was often given the ball in his hands close to the line of scrimmage, but he is also effective in the deep areas of the field where he is asked to take the top off of the defense and create separation. Jarrett has excellent body control, his upper half can be saying that he will be running a corner route to the boundary, but he can shift his momentum in an instant and cut back to the inside. Defenders have a tough time sticking to his hip due to his ability to cut and create separation.

Rakim Jarrett was an impact receiver during his time at Maryland, but he has a few weaknesses to his game that he will need to polish up in order to make that same impact at the NFL level. However, one thing he cannot improve upon is his length. For his position group, he has measured in at below-average hand length, arm length, and wingspan. He provides a smaller-than-ideal catch radius. As a blocker, his small frame prevents him from truly being an impact blocker. Although, he displays effort and a willingness to throw his body out there. Rakim Jarrett is also a tweener at the wide receiver position. He is not big enough to be an X receiver, but he is not fast and shifty enough to be a slot receiver.

Rakim Jarrett is an interesting prospect who contains a significant amount of upside. He can be used as a “Swiss Army Knife” type of receiver who can really do it all. While he will never be a true WR1, he can be the X factor in an offense.

Scheme Fit: West Coast Offense

Ideal Role: Z Receiver

Best Team Fits: BAL, HOU, IND

Player Comparison: DJ Moore

Player Grade: 72.8