Fannin Jr.'s calling card in the NFL will be his receiving ability. He is a functional blocker and can hold his own, but no one should be asking that to be the main ingredient of his NFL usage. Fannin Jr. has build up speed that he maximizes with strong footwork. His light feet cover up some slightly stiff hips and average burst. I honestly was expecting him to be more explosive off the line and in short areas with his size, but his efficient feet allow him to make the most of his raw speed. He was a versatile piece of the Bowling Green offense who was utilized all over the formation. Last year, he had 32 snaps from the backfield while running 31.7% of his routes from the slot and 26.2% from the perimeter. Fannin Jr. ran primarily up the seam, slants, drags, ins, and outs. His crisp footwork at the top of his stem and his strong understanding of leverage allow him to gain separation well and at a higher clip than his raw foot speed might suggest at first glance. He can create after the catch with jab steps and manufacturing poor angles for would-be tacklers. His legs are also underrated with the power that he runs with as he can run through weak tackles and poor wraps.
by in FantasyMar 22, 2025