When the New York Giants selected Jalin Hyatt in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, many fans believed they had found the deep threat the offense desperately needed. Hyatt arrived in New York with blazing speed and plenty of upside after an explosive college career at Tennessee.

Fast forward to today, and the conversation has changed dramatically. With reports from Dan Duggan suggesting Hyatt could be fighting for his roster spot, it feels like the Giants are approaching a crossroads with one of their most intriguing draft picks in recent years.

A Player Who Never Found His Role

The expectation was never that Hyatt would develop into the Giants’ No. 1 receiver. Instead, he was drafted to stretch defenses, create explosive plays, and force opposing secondaries to respect his speed. On paper, it seemed like a perfect fit for an offense searching for more explosiveness.

Unfortunately, that vision never became reality. Despite possessing elite speed, Hyatt struggled to earn consistent playing time, even when injuries decimated the Giants’ receiving corps. Week after week, other receivers were called upon while Hyatt remained on the sideline, raising questions about how the coaching staff viewed his development.

More Than Just Speed

Speed can get a player drafted, but it doesn’t guarantee snaps on Sundays. To earn a consistent role, receivers must understand the playbook, run precise routes, block when asked, and build trust with their quarterbacks and coaches.

Reports have suggested Hyatt struggled in some of those areas, particularly with mastering the offense. Whether those reports are entirely fair or not, the reality is that the coaching staff never seemed comfortable expanding his role beyond being a situational deep threat. Even then, those opportunities became increasingly rare.

A Tougher Road to the Roster

The timing couldn’t be worse for Hyatt. The Giants enter training camp with significantly more competition at wide receiver than they’ve had in recent seasons, leaving very little room for players who haven’t established themselves.

Malik Nabers remains the centerpiece of the passing game, while veterans such as Odell Beckham Jr., Darnell Mooney, and Darius Slayton bring proven NFL production. Calvin Austin adds another speed element, and rookie Malachi Fields offers intriguing size and upside. Hyatt is no longer competing on potential alone—he has to prove he belongs.

Let Training Camp Decide

If the Giants ultimately decide to move on from Hyatt, it should happen after training camp and not before. Every player deserves the opportunity to compete, especially someone with Hyatt’s athletic ability and draft pedigree.

Training camp gives him one final chance to show he’s improved, earned the coaches’ trust, and deserves a place on the roster. If he takes advantage of that opportunity, he could still carve out a meaningful role. If not, it may simply confirm that the fit between Hyatt and the Giants never worked the way either side had hoped.

Sometimes, a fresh start benefits everyone involved.

Final Thoughts

Jalin Hyatt entered the league with plenty of promise, but three seasons later, the production has never matched the expectations. His speed remains intriguing, yet the Giants need receivers they can trust in every situation—not just on the occasional deep route.

Training camp could very well determine Hyatt’s future in New York. Whether he earns another opportunity or the Giants decide it’s time to move on, the next few weeks may define the next chapter of his NFL career.

What do you think? Should the Giants give Jalin Hyatt one more opportunity to prove himself this preseason, or is it finally time to move on? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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When I saw Dan Duggan wrote an article on The Athletic about OBJ I had to talk to him. No, not that OBJ. Get your mind out of the gutter. The new OBJ. OBJ 2.0. Oluwole Betiku Jr.

When I saw Dan Duggan wrote an article on The Athletic about OBJ I had to I fell in love with Betiku during my research for the draft and selected him in Rd 7 several times. Betiku went undrafted but was signed by the Giants as an UDFA.

Dan did an awesome job breaking down Betiku’s back story and tools he possesses that may make him actually stick around with a chance to produce in the future.

Dan broke down the article as well as provided some thoughts on Daniel Jones/Barkley in a contract year/Scheming a pass rush and if we will play in 2020.

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The New York Giants will look to rebound off their poor performance against the Redskins as they travel down to Minnesota.

Game Day Info:
Giants (2-1) vs. Vikings (3-o)
Monday, Oct. 3, 2016.
Kickoff at 8:30 p.m. ET.

US Bank Stadium: 
Minneapolis, Minnesota

TV:
ESPN
(Sean McDonough, Jon Gruden, Lisa Salters)

Live Stream:
NFL Game Pass

Radio Options :
Giants Radio Network – WCBS 660 AM / 101.9 FM
(Bob Papa, Carl Banks, Howard Cross)

SiriusXM Radio:
Sirius Channel 88.

Giants Spanish Radio:
Wado 1280 AM.
(Nestor Rosario, Francis Adames)

National Radio Broadcast:
Westwood One (Kevin Harlan, Kurt Warner, Laura Okmin);

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Last night the fellas from Bleedbigblue.com had a chance to sit down and discuss our New York Football Giants with Giants beat writer, Dan Duggan from NJ Advance Media. With the help of Oh Danny Boy, the guys covered last weeks Meltdown at the Meadowlands, the upcoming Monday Night Football showdown against the modern day Purple People Eaters, and bestowed upon us one of the worst Mike Francesa impersonations of all time.

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