​​​​​​​Jonathan Mingo NFL Draft Prospect Profile and Scouting Report

Ole Miss Wide Receiver Jonathan Mingo Scouting Report - 2023 NFL Draft

Name: Jonathan Mingo

School: Ole Miss

Year: Senior

Position: Wide Receiver

Measurables: 6’2”, 220 lb’

Combine:

40-yd dash: 4.46, 10-yd split: 1.54

Vertical: 39.5”, Broad Jump: 10’9”

Bench: 22

 

Stats:

Courtesy of sports-reference.com

 

General Info:

 

Mingo was a four-star recruit out of high school and selected Ole Miss after receiving high profile offers from Auburn, Oregon, Notre Dame, and Georgia. 

Mingo saw action in seven games as a freshman, catching 12 passes for 172 yards and one touchdown. He appeared in eight games as a sophomore, registering 27 catches for 379 yards and three touchdowns. Mingo had 25 targets and 16 receptions through his first three games as a junior before a foot injury forced him to miss seven games. He finished with 22 catches for 346 yards and three touchdowns as a junior. 

Mingo broke out as a senior, hauling in 51 catches for 861 yards and five touchdowns. He set an Ole Miss single-game yardage receiving record against Vanderbilt, amassing 247 yards on nine receptions, scoring twice. He broke Elijah Moore’s school record for yards in a game, set the year before. Was named second-team All-SEC as a senior. 

Mingo started opposite 2021 NFL draft pick EIlijah Moore (34th overall pick) for two seasons. Played in the team's 2022 bowl game instead of opting out to prepare for the draft. Mingo will turn 22 on April 20.

 

Positional Skills:

 

Strengths

Mingo checks many of the boxes GM Brian Gutekunst looks for in a receiver: good run-blocking skills, high RAS score, size, and versatility. 

Mingo is a strong, big-bodied receiver that can line up in any formation. Mingo lined up as an X, Y, Z, and slot receiver in 2022. The “Y” is important, as Mingo saw 130 snaps in 2022 lined up in the spot typically reserved for a tight end or fullback. 2022 also marked the first time in four seasons that Mingo lined up heavily in the slot, seeing 35% of his snaps from the slot. 

Mingo primarily uses his 4.46-forty speed to gain separation from defenders. He will burn corners that get caught sleeping. His play speed matches and sometimes looks faster than his forty time. According to PFF, Mingo had a 99.9 rating on balls over 20 yards (10 receptions), tied for first among FBS receivers. Is a legitimate deep threat. Scored three of his five touchdowns on wide receiver screens. Won multiple match-ups at Senior Bowl practices in one-on-ones.

He also uses his strength (22 bench reps at the combine) and massive hands to win hand battles against cornerbacks at the line of scrimmage. He has great play strength and confidence with his muscular frame; is looking to run over someone when he has the ball. His 39.5” vertical will win him many 50/50 balls.

Mingo’s blocking skills showed improvement from his junior to senior season. Seemed timid at times as a junior, was more willing to get his hands dirty as a senior, often overpowering defensive backs and linebackers. The Ole Miss offense had three rushers over 600 yards, so Mingo and the other receivers were asked to block a lot. Was utilized as a run blocker on 496 snaps in 2022, the most usage of his career. Showed his versatility against Alabama in 2022 and lined up in the backfield or inline on 23 snaps, being used as a receiver, decoy, or lead blocker. 

 

Weaknesses

Mingo’s footwork is average at best. He sometimes gets too “dancey” at the line of scrimmage. The dancing at the line oftentimes led him getting to his spot late, resulting in more acrobatic catches. Would need work on footwork at the NFL level. He didn’t participate in the three-cone drill at the combine, so it’s more difficult to gauge what kind of short-area quickness Mingo possesses.  

Mingo’s route-running also looked suspect at times, often rounding out his breaks as opposed to sharp cuts. He relied too much on his speed and power to gain separation. That works at the college level, but not against tougher, smarter cornerbacks in the NFL. His success may have been a product of the offensive design he played under. Didn’t do enough for me to look like an alpha on the field. 

Often looked like he was taking plays off when not involved in the play. NFL coaches praise effort, and Mingo would need to be active all the time in the NFL if he wants to gain the trust of coaches.  

Drops were a concerning issue for Mingo over his first three seasons, with nine drops resulting in a 13% drop percentage. He got better as a senior with his drop percentage (more targets), but still registered four drops. Focus drops seemed to be the issue.  

 

Fit with the Packers:

 

DK Metcalf. AJ Brown. Elijah Moore. Jonathan Mingo?

Receivers from Ole Miss have had a lot of success in the NFL lately, and Mingo appears he could be next in line for NFL success. Mingo needs some refining, but he has the athleticism to be a productive receiver in the NFL like his Ole Miss counterparts. 

Mingo’s testing numbers and size are nearly identical to his Ole Miss counterpart in AJ Brown. I would say he’s more a blend of Anquan Boldin, AJ Brown, and Deebo Samuel. Watching his tape against Alabama from 2022 and the variety of formations he lined up in during that game screamed Deebo. Right now, Mingo looks like a receiver who has a floor of a fantastic number four receiver, and a ceiling as a solid number two. 

Green Bay seems to have found a number one in Christian Watson and a reliable number two in Romeo Doubs. Samori Toure is an unknown, but showed some promise on his 112 snaps. Bo Melton was signed late in the season off the Seattle Seahawks’ practice squad, and is a speedy option that could provide value in the slot. 

The reason Packer fans should appreciate Mingo is that he is big, muscular, athletic, and versatile. If Jordan Love is the starting quarterback, he will need as many players like Mingo that he can get. Mingo also won’t command a high draft pick like most of the elite receivers, so the Packers could address other needs early on and still end up with someone like Mingo. It’s truly hard to gauge where he will fall. His athletic traits put him alongside many of the upper echelon receivers, but his production and weaknesses could cause him to slide to an early day three pick.  

Wherever Mingo falls, it will be interesting to see him as an NFL player. I believe in the right offense with the proper coach, Mingo could be one of the better second or third day values at receiver in this year’s draft. 

 

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Comments (15)

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PackEyedOptimist's picture

March 31, 2023 at 03:26 pm

YES! One of my biggest crushes in this draft!

I think he's going to be a great pro, and I also think the best comparison for him is Deebo.

I think he'd be absolutely terrific paired with Watson and our running game.

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splitpea1's picture

March 31, 2023 at 03:35 pm

This guy seems like a pretty solid prospect and is rising on the boards. Very versatile. Around 10 teams have already met with him, and I think the Packers should be scheduling a visit as well.

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BirdDogUni's picture

March 31, 2023 at 05:10 pm

Watched his highlights. Watched an interview in college. Seems like he'd be a great addition to the WR room. Seems very down to earth and focused.

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PhantomII's picture

March 31, 2023 at 05:50 pm

Like others here, seems to be another quality WR pick-up that does a lot of things ML is looking for. He would be a good selection in the 2nd round. He won't make it into the 3rd. I am at a crossroads here. I would really like another burner like Watson to make things really tough on other teams and improve the run game as a byproduct as well as insurance if one or the other can't go we don't lose the field stretching dynamic. I would like 2-WR's taken in this draft and 1or 2 better TE's, which is where not getting #13 becomes a problem for top talent. Really wish this trade was to Denver last season....would have been so much better.

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KnockTheSnotOutOfYou's picture

March 31, 2023 at 06:34 pm

Phantom,
Totally agree!

Mingo is a very good WR and no way he goes in round 4, or round 5. Really like this guy a lot and I too believe he will go round 2, but later in the round. Outside possibility he falls early round 3.

We already have a fast burner WR like Melton on the team who runs virtually the same 40-yard as Watson. He is the great unknown! Many people are wanting another fast WR like say a Jalin Hyatt, or maybe Jordan Addison. I certainly would not be upset as I too believe two good WR's are needed, but what they need is a big & fast physical WR who is replacing Lazard (but better than say a Tillman), and better than Lazard. A WR who can mix it up, block, and be physical who can make those contested catches. A guy who can high point and win most of those catches than he loses. This is what the team is missing & in my opinion need significantly more than 'soft' players who are fast & finesse type players like a Hyatt & Addison.

If we do not get #13 along with #15 it is a huge blow! If the Packers were able to draft Quentin Johsnton we would have that big, fast, and physical, yet, better Lazard. If we were able to also get a Dalton Kincaid at TE.....look out with those two along with Doubs & Watson. Later if we were able to get lucky & pick-up either a Darnell Washington, or say Johnathan Mingo....wowser!

Oh yea, what about defense? All mid-round & later picks baby (exception with Edge in round 2)!

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PhantomII's picture

April 01, 2023 at 01:25 am

I think we've spent enough high draft on defense and quite a few misses/ mediocre talent. We have a big lack of offense with DA/MVS/Lazard/Tonyan/ Cobb losses. I think it's time for defense to use proven FA next season and youth offense finishing out offensive weapons growing with Love and even some OL upgrades. Next season we should be able to put some more defensive depth from FA. Bak may be part of the AR trade at the deadline if it's financially feasible. I would hope if we don't get #13, we should swap 1st round picks if we only get 1-#2 pick in 2023. It would be nice to get A.Jones replacement this year.

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Thegreatreynoldo's picture

April 01, 2023 at 07:19 am

2023 (and 2024) will be all about evaluating Jordan Love. To do that, GB needs more weapons on offense. While Gute cannot ignore talent in the draft just because it belongs to a defensive prospect, this year Gute should be leaning offense.

If Watson and Doubs stay 1) healthy and 2) don't have sophomore slumps (really, Doubs in particular needs to continue to improve), they have 2 nice enough WRs. They should have at least one if not two more, and a TE would be nice. I liked Toure in practice so maybe he can indeed be the 3rd WR, though he played just 112 snaps last year.

If the trade of AR goes through, it is a foregone conclusion that GB will exercise Love's 5th year option. That's why I wrote that 2023 and 2024 will be about evaluating Love. And 2024 gives a rookie WR a year to find his way in the NFL.

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KnockTheSnotOutOfYou's picture

April 02, 2023 at 06:47 am

Kind of funny that MF now mentions that Doubs has some Adams in him. I first wrote the same thing immediately following the Family Night Practice last year. Very obvious the similarities. Many are focused on Watson and rightly so, but I believe Doubs is the one who is going to really step up and improve this year. I agree with your assessment TGR regarding Love's evaluation, and the need for more offensive weapons.

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Tundraboy's picture

March 31, 2023 at 06:25 pm

Yes. A perfect fit.

RIP. John Brockington! One of the great Packers.

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KnockTheSnotOutOfYou's picture

March 31, 2023 at 06:45 pm

Brockington was a joy to watch those first 2 or 3 years!

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PeteK's picture

April 01, 2023 at 09:13 am

Brockington and Lane some sunshine in an otherwise dark times for us Packer backers.

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golfpacker1's picture

March 31, 2023 at 07:18 pm

Mingo yes, Quenton Johnston no. We can't afford to spend a 1st round pick on a WR. We have to many other more important needs. Also before the combine the knock on Johnston was drops. And it reared its ugly head again at his pro day. He would be a good value later 2nd round but there are a bunch that will be available after 2nd round that are faster, just as big, and catch the ball more consistently. Its a great year to draft a WR. There will be talent in later rounds too. Not sure how late Matt Landers will last but he would be great in Green Bay. 2 later sleepers Elijah Higgins-Stanford 6'3 235lbs 4.5 and Trea Schropshire-UAB 6'3 205 lbs 4.5 and AVERAGED 23 YPC for 3 years @ UAB.

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stockholder's picture

March 31, 2023 at 09:43 pm

He's No longer a secret.
I like him. Good blocker.
No small cb will want to hit him.

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golfpacker1's picture

April 01, 2023 at 01:01 pm

Yes to Mingo in 3rd or 4th round. Perfect size speed combo and he can block. I am not as big on the he has to block part as I am on the he catches everything within 5 feet of him guy at WR and TE. But the blocking is a bonus. So many WR you could throw a blanket over this year, Mingo, Higgins, Perry, Ford-Wheaton, Iosivas. We are going to get some weapons this year. I want Landers in 5th.

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Dagger's picture

April 01, 2023 at 09:11 pm

Mingo, mango minego....he would be an excellent WR for the GB Packers. Strong as Paul Bunyon and fast as Jaylen Waddle. What an impact he would make in Wisconsin, Strong hand, strong routes and strong history. Would be very excited to see him in GB. Second round steal.

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