JetPack Galileo
Feb 22, 2023
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 184
Projected 40 Time: 4.42
Strengths: Unique Body Control
Weakness: Route Physicality
Marvin Mims is the prototypical Air Raid standout. The Lincoln Riley scheme maximized Mims' skillset to perfection. In 2022, the usage was a bit different, but he was still able to produce decent numbers. Marvin Mims has the quickness to navigate traffic as an underneath target or a downfield threat at the next level. When he has room to work, he will blow the top off the defense. All safeties must account for him. When they do not:
The route running requirements at Oklahoma are minimal. The system is designed so that receivers do not have to create for themselves. This can hide a lot of flaws. While Mims did not showcase Hollywood Brown/Brandin Cooks level route running, he does display some manipulative awareness. In the play below, he weaves his stem to create some extra room.
As with all good Air Raid receivers, Mims knows how to attack with his aiming point. Does a great job getting the DB to open outside by accelerating into his corner break here. Eyes and feet match until he rips back inside.
He's generally pretty smooth, but he wasn't given many challenging routes. His hip sink on curls can take longer than necessary. He's quick enough athletically, but needs to control his speed better here. Initiation of breakdown to full-stop takes about 4 yards.
Mims allows himself to be knocked around more than he should. He's heavy enough to stabilize through contact, but lack of preparation/awareness kills him on these reps. There's not reason to let yourself be taken out of the play like this.
His catch point physicality is great. Direct collisions, not great. Catch physicality, pretty darn good. Mims frequently works through contact to secure the ball. He can track it over and around the defender. He'll snag it over his head or through a DB's arms. Mims has very impressive ball-winning skill despite his size. He does an excellent job of framing the space for himself with this late push-off before the ball arrives. A+ gamesmanship.
The most intriguing thing about his tape is uncanny body control. Mims can leap and contort to win contested scenarios that he has no business winning. It's the special kind of body control that the elite receivers possess, an otherworldly awareness that makes normal humans realize their limitations. He frames the airspace with a late push-off (again). Then, as he snags the ball, he instantly locates the sideline. It's not a coincidence that he lands both elbow AND foot in-bounds. It's an absurdity, not an accident. Absolutely silly play.
Here's another example. Taps his inside foot down to claim the catch through contact. Makes a hard thing look simple.
Mims is lightning when the ball hits his hands. Zero to 100 by his third step. Tore right through the linebacker's attack angle. Calvin Austin-level acceleration. Straight zoomies.
The unique body control translates to his post-catch play as well. Here he slides between defenders like a whistle through a keyhole. Watch him overstride to rip his right hip through the arm tackle and then immediately slip the full-speed collision from the safety.
Mims' rare athleticism is subtle. He's undersized. His route running is either unrefined or underdeveloped. But he's got some fascinating tools. These are the type of athletes that make impactful improvements. Instinctive problem-solvers just need coaching emphasis on one or two route strategies and then they unlock their upside rather quickly. Mims has the opportunity to be an impact WR3 at the next level and return excellent value on his draft cost.