Tennessee Titans AJ Brown will be the NFL’s next elite receiver
By Brady Akins
A.J. Brown Before The Catch:
Arthur Smith’s play-calling was able to get AJ Brown into favorable matchups, but Brown’s strong skill set before the catch gave him the chance to take advantage of those matchups.
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Time and time again, Brown was able to get open down the field before the ball was even in the air.
He’s shown great speed in his first year, but the biggest factor for his ability to get open was his route running ability, starting with his release off the line of scrimmage.
Brown oftentimes got an advantage the second the play began due to how fast he was able to break off the line of scrimmage, using his quick reaction time to get a step on the defender tasked with covering him.
Once he’s able to get that advantage at the line, Brown is able to further create separation with his agility and strength as a route runner.
His nimble cuts in open field while mid-route helped the first-year player beat man coverage and get open regularly, but it’s the talent he possesses after the catch that truly makes Brown such a strong player.