What Scouts, Analysts Say About Justin Joly - Sports Illustrated
The former NC State tight end finished the physical part of the pre-draft process with his Pro Day and is now doing visits with numerous NFL organizations.
www.si.comHere’s the latest on Justin Joly based on recent reporting:
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Multiple outlets in early April 2026 report that Joly, a football tight end with college background at NC State, has been active in the pre-draft process, including visits with NFL teams and ongoing evaluation ahead of the draft. These pieces highlight his Pro Day performance and continued interest from several NFL franchises. [Source summaries indicate visits to multiple teams and continued top-30 level interest among scouts.]
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Existing coverage also notes Joly’s recent position switch from wide receiver to tight end during college, a factor in how teams project his development and fit at the pro level. Analysts discuss his speed and seam running as strengths, with questions about route-running and blocking. [Sports Illustrated and NBC Sports summaries.]
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Injury and availability updates have appeared around game action in 2025, with various reports tracking whether he played or was sidelined due to leg injuries, which can influence pro day and draft evaluations. [Rotowire and Fox Sports briefings.]
If you want, I can narrow this to a certain team interest, a specific date range, or pull the most recent article summaries with direct quotes. I can also compile a quick side-by-side checklist of scouts’ reported strengths and concerns to help your understanding of his draft profile.
Citations:
- Fox Sports: Justin Joly news and injury notes from 2025-11-15 to 2025-11-13 and related updates.[1]
- Sports Illustrated: Scouts and analyst notes on Joly’s pre-draft process and team visits.[2]
- NBC Sports: Player overview and draft-related discussions including position switch and pro-day performance.[3]