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Josh Cameron

Josh Cameron

Baylor · 6'1" · 224 lbs · Age 22
Buzz Score
10.2
Mentions (7d)
5
Sources (7d)
3
Avg ADP
45.4
Mock Appearances
11

Scouting Report

AI Analysis · claude-opus-4-7 · 2026-05-03

Bottom Line

23rd-percentile model grade, Day 3 capital (Pick 191), and a depth chart with Brian Thomas and Jakobi Meyers locked in ahead — Cameron profiles as a camp body, not a dynasty asset. Avoid in single-QB rookie drafts; deep-bench dart at best in 4th round of superflex.

Team Fit & Opportunity

Jacksonville used a 6th on Cameron with only 65 vacated targets and a clear top three of Brian Thomas, Jakobi Meyers, and Parker Washington. Chandler Brayboy is also fighting for the WR4/5 role. At 6'1"/224, Cameron is built like an X but lacks the separation profile to displace Thomas or the slot polish to threaten Meyers. Year-1 path is special teams and emergency depth; he'll need an injury just to see offensive snaps.

Talent Profile

The numbers are bleak across the board: 8th-percentile production, 5th-percentile explosiveness, 0th-percentile YPRR over expected. The one functional sub-score is route versatility (69th percentile), suggesting he ran a varied tree at Baylor without separating or finishing. At 224 pounds he has the frame teams covet for contested-catch and blocking roles, but a 22nd-percentile athleticism score caps the contested-catch upside since he can't win above the rim or after the catch. This is a possession-receiver build without the possession-receiver efficiency.

Strengths

  • Build for the role: 6'1"/224 gives him the size to survive on STs and as a perimeter blocker in 11/12 personnel — the actual job description for a 6th-round Jaguars WR.
  • Route versatility (69th %ile): Lined up across the formation at Baylor; coaches won't have to simplify the tree if pressed into spot duty.
  • Day 3 with WR23 class rank: Among the better stat profiles in the 5th-7th-round WR pool, even if that bar is low.

Concerns

  • 0th-percentile YPRR over expected: He produced less than expected given his usage — a death-knell efficiency signal that rarely reverses at the next level.
  • 5th-percentile explosiveness + 22nd-percentile athleticism: No separation tools, no YAC profile, no special-teams gunner traits to bank on.
  • Depth chart wall: Thomas, Meyers, Washington, and Brayboy are all ahead. Realistic snap path requires multiple injuries.

Historical Comp Read

Chance Allen (96% similarity), Artavis Scott, and Thayer Thomas all share the profile and all share the outcome: zero meaningful NFL production. Scott had the best athletic traits of the group and still couldn't carve a role. The comps aren't noisy — they're consistent, and they consistently say practice squad. When five of your closest comps average a 9% model grade and zero career fantasy relevance, the signal is loud.

Outlook

Year 1: practice squad or WR6, zero fantasy relevance. Three-year arc realistically tops out as a rotational WR4/5 who sees 20-30 targets in a season if injuries pile up — think peak Tim Jones. Catalyst would be a Brian Thomas or Meyers injury combined with Washington failing to take the slot job; even then, Cameron has to beat out Brayboy. Trigger to write him off is the first roster cutdown — if he doesn't make the initial 53, he's a name to forget.

NFL Combine Metrics

Hand
10.25"
Arm
33.125"

College Production

Yards/Game
72.7
SeasonGamesRecRec YdsRec TDRush YdsRush TD
20251269872900
202413527541000
2023821224010
20221128386010

Mock Draft History (11 appearances)

57
Fantasy Football Rookie Dynasty Rankings
1QB · 2026-05-06
56
Superflex Rookie Mock Draft: How Many Picks Before Things Get Ugly?
SUPERFLEX · 2026-05-01
47
PFF Dynasty Rookie Top 60 — Post-Draft 2026
SUPERFLEX · 2026-04-25
43
RotoBaller Dynasty Superflex/2QB Rookie Rankings (Pre-Draft)
SUPERFLEX · 2026-04-21
33
Monday Mocks: 2026 Expert Rookie Mock Draft
SUPERFLEX · 2026-04-20
48
Updated 2026 1QB Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft (6 Rounds)
1QB · 2026-04-15
60
FantasyPros Superflex Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft - 5 Rounds (April 2026)
SUPERFLEX · 2026-04-14
41
FantasyPros Dynasty Podcast 4-Round Superflex Rookie Mock Draft (April 2026)
SUPERFLEX · 2026-04-10
39
DraftSharks 5-Round 1QB Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft (April 2026)
1QB · 2026-04-10
39
Fantasy Football Rankings: 2026 Top 60 Rookies for Dynasty Superflex Leagues
SUPERFLEX · 2026-04-01

Recent Mentions

Walter Football — "...ich, RB, Steelers 55. Zavion Thomas, WR, Bears 56. Barion Brown, WR, Saints 57. Josh Cameron, WR, Jaguars 58. Deion B"
RotoBaller — "...here at RotoBaller! Following what was one of the statements of the season from Cameron Young: a six shot win at Dora"
Walter Football — "...being quality backups. Houston tight end Tanner Koziol and Baylor wide receiver Josh Cameron could stick as backups, "
Walter Football — "...being quality backups. Houston tight end Tanner Koziol and Baylor wide receiver Josh Cameron could stick as backups, "
ESPN NFL News — "...t-rounder next spring. play0:31Drew Mestemaker throws 31-yard touchdown pass to Cameron DornerDrew Mestemaker connect"
Establish The Run — "...uke EDGE Wesley Williams 5 (164). Houston TE Tanner Koziol 6 (191). Baylor WR Josh Cameron 6 (203). Stanford WR C."
Establish The Run — "...uke EDGE Wesley Williams 5 (164). Houston TE Tanner Koziol 6 (191). Baylor WR Josh Cameron 6 (203). Stanford WR C."
RotoBaller — "...| Seth McGowan | RB 9. 45 | Colbie Young | WR 9. 46 | Cole Payton | QB 9. 47 | Josh Cameron | WR 9. 48 | Deion Burks "
Pro Football Network — "...ircher Albert Regis Emmanuel Pregnon Jalen Huskey Wesley Williams Tanner Koziol Josh Cameron CJ Williams Zach Durfee "
FantasyLife — "...a | DT 60. Rayshaun Benny | Michigan | DT 61. Kevin Coleman | Missouri | WR 62. Josh Cameron | Baylor | WR 63. Max Ll"
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