2024 was supposed to be a breakout season for New York Giants second-year wide receiver Jalin Hiatt. Rather, it turns out that this is not the case.
Hyatt, a speedster from Tennessee whom the Giants traded up to pick in the third round of last year’s draft, was very active in camp and was a prime candidate for an upgraded vertical passing game. There was optimism that the Giants would use Hyatt to spread the field and add breadth to their offense.
That didn’t happen.
In fact, Hyatt became increasingly a forgotten man. He played in 16 of the Giants’ 17 games this season, recording 33 percent of the snap shares, but had just eight receptions for 62 yards.
On Monday, as Giants players were packing up their belongings after Sunday’s 20-13 loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia, Hyatt was asked about his past, present and future with the Giants.
Asked if he expected more opportunities next year, he simply said, “I know.”
That was his answer to how he feels about his future with the Giants as well.
Hyatt was asked if he plans to meet with general manager Joe Schon and head coach Brian Daboll about his role moving forward and perhaps a change in circumstances.
“There are some things we have to negotiate, but we’ll see.”
This season, Hyatt’s role changed in four ways. The arrival of first-round pick Malik Nabors, the emergence of Wan’Dale Robinson as a reliable chain mover, the re-assignment of veteran Darius Slayton and the release of quarterback Daniel Jones.
The offense was in complete disarray week after week simply because there weren’t enough targets to go around. Perhaps a trade would help both him and the Giants.
