Jalin Hyatt

WR · #157

NYG · WR · Age 24

SIT

Jalin Hyatt's recent release and waiver status signal a significant downgrade in his role and value, making him a SIT for the season-long projection.

Role & volume

Hyatt's trailing average target share of just 9.7% over the last four games indicates minimal involvement in the passing game.

Projected role

With Hyatt now on a new team after being waived, his projected role is unclear and likely diminished given his recent release status.

Range (floor–ceiling)

Hyatt's floor and ceiling are both low, with our value ranking him as WR187, far from starter consideration in most formats.

Intel may be outdated · updated 7 days ago

Current statusNYG

Risk & Opportunity Analysis (4 flags)

Target Volume
Even with Nabers working back from a torn ACL and Slayton managing a sports hernia, the Giants kept Fields, Mooney, Beckham, and Slayton on the active roster ahead of Hyatt, leaving him fifth or sixth on the WR depth chart.
Injury Concerns
A recurring lower-leg injury cost Hyatt practice time and a preseason game in August 2026, compounding an already fragile roster spot heading into final cuts.
Contract Situation
Hyatt is in the final year of his rookie contract, so a practice-squad season with no path to targets puts him on track for free agency in 2027 without an established NFL role.

Practice Squad Depth
The Giants' active WR corps carries real injury risk (Nabers' ACL recovery, Slayton's hernia), so a practice-squad elevation for spot duty remains plausible if multiple bodies go down simultaneously.

Format Comparison

Format	Value	vs Best
PPR 1QBBest	1,549	—
PPR SF	1,189	-360