Jalin Hyatt

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		41	36	470	—
2025		8	5	35	0
2024		16	8	62	0
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This C CVI for Jalin Hyatt reflects a fair deal with limited downside risk for the Giants, though the upside remains murky given his unproven production profile. At $1.4M per year over four seasons, New York is making a reasonable investment in a receiver who hasn't yet established himself as a consistent NFL contributor, essentially paying him like the developmental prospect he currently is. The minimal guaranteed money ($1.1M of the $5.6M total) gives the Giants flexibility to cut bait without major cap consequences if Hyatt fails to develop into a reliable target. While the contract structure protects New York from significant risk, it also suggests the front office isn't banking on Hyatt becoming more than a rotational piece in the near term. For a receiver room that desperately needs reliable production, this deal represents smart asset management rather than a solution to their offensive struggles — Hyatt will need to prove he can contribute meaningfully before this contract looks like anything more than a depth signing.

Performance Analysis

Jalin Hyatt receives an F grade as one of the more disappointing recent draft picks for the Giants. His 36 receptions for 470 yards and zero touchdowns across 41 games over three seasons is alarming production for a third-round pick who was expected to bring explosive speed to New York's offense. The zero touchdowns through 41 career games is a staggering number for a wide receiver, suggesting he has been unable to get open in the red zone or create big-play opportunities. Hyatt was a prolific scorer at Tennessee, but the speed and deep-ball ability have not translated to the NFL level. The Giants' quarterback instability has not helped, but at some point the player has to produce regardless of circumstance — and Hyatt simply has not.