Tag Archives: 2014 draft

Cardinals, Round 2. Was a junior. I’d projected him to go in Round 3 before the draft, so his selection in Round 2 seems like a bit of a reach – but a lot of people also had him rated as … Continue reading →

UDFA. Signed by the Jaguars as a UDFA but was released in August. All-Star Games: Senior Bowl. Positives: Very good height and bulk for the position. Above-average hand size. Very long wingspan. Generally above-average hands and can snag fast ones. Adequate … Continue reading →

UDFA. Was signed by the Raiders as a UDFA but released in August.Was a junior. Son of Dale Murphy, former Atlanta Braves. As my number-9 tight end going into the draft, I was a little surprised he wasn’t picked at some … Continue reading →

UDFA. Was signed by the Vikings as a UDFA but released in July for unknown reasons. Was a junior. Transferred from Florida for 2013. Outside of the character red flags, he seems like a nice combination blocker and receiver. Could do … Continue reading →

All-Star Games: South Carolina All-Star Bowl. Positives: Versatile – was a running back in high school. Protects the ball well after the catch. Extends well and snags in traffic. Good concentration in traffic. Above-average body control. Okay routes. Adequate run … Continue reading →

UDFA. Was a junior. Picked up by the Packers as a UDFA but tore his MCL and PCL and was released in August. As an athlete, he’s nearly at the level of Eric Ebron, but it’s the major red flags that … Continue reading →

Lions, Round 1. Was pretty much the consensus top tight end in the draft for months, and was fully expected to go in the first round, and probably to the Lions. So everything fell into place. Ebron’s athleticism and speed are … Continue reading →

Buccaneers, Round 2. Was a junior. I expected him to go in Round 2, and the NFL agreed. And he goes to a nice spot for his talents, too – in an improving offense with two huge receivers on the … Continue reading →