Jayce Brown

WRS·

LSU#266 overall

UndraftedConsensus #266 · STM #300 · model is 34 spots lower★★★ recruitKansas State → LSUModel Score 70.5 C+

Updated October 8, 2026

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Scouting Report

Jayce Brown is a slim, speed-based perimeter receiver who spent three seasons at Kansas State before transferring to LSU in January 2026, and he projects as an early Day 3 sleeper for the 2027 class. Scouts carry him at a mid-round projection, and film evaluations grade him well with standout marks in route running, release, and speed. At a listed 6'0 and 179 pounds, Brown was Avery Johnson's go-to target in Manhattan, playing both the vertical field-stretcher and the underneath separator roles well; scouts tabbed him a fun sleeper with little pre-draft buzz. His best trait is the way he wins early in the route, pairing strong, varied releases with legitimate long speed to threaten over the top, averaging 18 yards per catch across his K-State production. The tape shows a dynamic separator who creates space against off coverage and can take the top off a defense, though evaluators note he needs a better answer to physical, press-heavy corners. He also operated inside a low-volume passing attack; the Kansas State receiving corps graded near the bottom of the Power Four in 2024, which muddies his statistical profile. A multi-sport athlete out of Choctawhatchee (FL) who ran the 200 and 400 and played two-way football, Brown has the bloodlines, twitch, and route polish to climb boards at LSU if he can add weight and hold up through contact.

NFL Comparison

What scouts say

Xavier Weaver-style separation-first perimeter speedster; trajectory mirrors mid-round vertical threats like Xavier Gipson; Tanner Conner athletic profile

What the data says

NFL players whose college production, size and testing looked like his (year = draft class)

Darnell Mooney ’2075%Marvin Mims ’2372%Mecole Hardman ’1968%Brandon Lloyd ’0365%Diontae Johnson ’1964%

Draft Movement

#204 · Jun 8#266 · now

Down 62 spots since Jun 8

Strengths

Advanced route runner who sets up breaks and separates against off coverage
Strong, varied release package that wins at the line of scrimmage (8.5 release grade per bipslist)
Legitimate long speed to stretch the field vertically
Averaged 18.0 yards per reception in 2024, a true field-stretcher
Served as Kansas State's clear No. 1 target for Avery Johnson
Plays both vertical and underneath roles effectively
Reliable hands (8.0 catching) with productive run-after-catch (8.0 RAC)
Multi-sport athletic background (track 200/400m, basketball)

Weaknesses

Slight frame at 179 pounds
needs to add weight and fill out to hold up in the NFL
Struggles against physical, press-heavy coverage and must improve response to contact
Production came in a low-volume, run-first passing attack (K-State receiving corps graded near the bottom of the Power Four in 2024)
No athletic testing on record to confirm the speed seen on tape
Below-average blocker for the position
Has not yet proven himself against elite SEC-level corners ahead of his LSU debut

College Stats

2025 (Kansas State): 41 rec, 712 yds, 5 TD; 2024 (Kansas State): 47 rec, 823 yds, 5 TD, 18.0 ypc

College Market Value

Model Price

$1.07M

CFF Projection

6.8 PPG

Position Rank

WR137

Our model prices him at $1.07M on the open college market, built from production, pedigree, role and LSU's program money. No credible deal has been reported for him this season.

The college fantasy model projects 6.8 PPG (WR137), after 3.2 PPG across 4 games last year.

Portal: transferred from Kansas State to LSU for 2026.

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