John Stephens Jr. brings rare size and red-zone upside, but injuries have slowed his rise
At 6-foot-5 and 221 pounds, John Stephens Jr. offered Louisiana a big-play target with receiver skills and unusual high-school production, including 1,001 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior while also contributing 64 tackles and 12 tackles for loss; in college, he posted 14 catches for 284 yards and 3 touchdowns in the 2022 season before moving on to the NFL, but a torn ACL in 2024 is a major availability concern. He profiles as a high-upside, matchup-driven weapon if healthy, especially for teams needing length, toughness, and red-zone threat.
