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Updated 4/30/2012 This TE class is pretty sub-par — whereas maybe 12-15 TEs are usually drafted each year, 9 were drafted in 2012. A lot of that probably has to do with the fact that the college offenses are de-emphasizing … Continue reading →

More FB size than TE. Average hand size. Chargers have shown interest. Positives: Good vertical leap. OK speed and hands. Tracks passes well over shoulder. Has speed to stretch the seam and runs good routes. Looked more comfortable blocking from … Continue reading →

Eagles, UDFA. Mass.: Good size for FB, but small for TE. Average hand size. Jaguars have shown interest. Positives: Agile. Good hands and concentration in traffic. Runs fair routes. Fair lead blocker. Above-average speed and burst for the position. Average … Continue reading →

Adequate size and hand size. Positives: Is able to find zones as a receiver. Adjusts very well to errant passes. Good run blocker. Negatives: Seems a little slow on the field. Projection: 7th round to undrafted. Could develop into a … Continue reading →

Ravens, UDFA. Syracuse: H-back size. Average hand size. Positives: Usually surehanded. Willing to go to ground for passes. Negatives: Sluggish with poor acceleration. Though he seldom drops passes, tends to body-catch them. Not a strong blocker and is easily overpowered. … Continue reading →

Rams, UDFA. LSU: More a FB build than a TE build. Average hand size. Fairly long wingspan. Positives: Good vertical leap. Good downfield blocker. Adjusts fairly well to errant passes. Negatives: Below-average hands — double clutches and body catches and … Continue reading →

Steelers, 7th round. Ore.: H-back size. Very good hand size. Ravens have shown interest. Not used much as a vertical threat and ran mostly intermediate routes. Positives: Average upper-body strength. Adjusts fairly well to back-shoulder passes. Looks very natural catching … Continue reading →

Rams, UDFA. UCLA: Above-average size. Average hand size. Son of Mike Harkey, former MLB pitcher. Positives: Strong run blocker and pass blocker. Negatives: Slow. Almost never used as a receiver. Below-average change-of-direction skills. Has trouble running routes. Poor upper-body strength. … Continue reading →

Cowboys, 6th round. Okla.: Adequate size. Good hand size. Positives: Above-average upper-body strength. Good vertical leap. Good speed. Drives defenders in run blocking. Runs tough. Regains balance well after contact. Negatives: Inconsistent hands. Questionable ball security. Projection: Is a solid … Continue reading →

Chargers, 4th round. La.-Lafayette: Often split out wide. H-back size with Jared Cook-like build. Very good hand size. Long wingspan. Buccaneers, Saints, Falcons and Jaguars have shown interest. Positives: Above-average vertical leap. Good hands and concentration in traffic and can … Continue reading →