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Richard Rodgers, TE/WR, California

Packers, Round 3. Was a junior. My fourth-best tight end in the draft goes to the team with more offensive weapons than just about anyone. But he’ll probably be able to step in and be a heavy contributor right away. … Continue reading

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Jake Murphy, TE, Utah

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

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AC Leonard, FB/TE, Tennessee State: FCS Division

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

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Zane Fakes, TE, Ball State

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

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Colt Lyerla, TE, Oregon

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

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Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina State

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

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Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE, Washington

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

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Solomon Patton, WR/KR/PR, Florida

UDFA. Signed by the Buccaneers as a UDFA but was released in August and put on their practice squad. His best bet to stick on an NFL roster is as a returner and part-time contributor, but is more likely to land … Continue reading

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Tevin Reese, WR, Baylor

Chargers, Round 7. Was released in August. An athletic wide receiver with good speed, body control, and hands. I was very surprised he went as late in the draft as he did. He should probably be able to contribute on some … Continue reading

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Paul Richardson, WR, Colorado

Seahawks, Round 2. Was a redshirt junior. I recently saw someone compare him to Golden Tate, and now he goes to the team that just lost Golden Tate. Seattle isn’t exactly an offensive powerhouse, but he definitely fills a need … Continue reading

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