Tag Archives: TE

Patriots, UDFA. Originally signed as UDFA by the Jets, but was released and signed by the Patriots in August. Will probably have to stick with being a wide receiver in the pros due to lack of size and blocking ability. But … Continue reading →

UDFA. Signed by the Packers as a UDFA but was released in August and put on their practice squad. But he has enough skills to succeed if he gets the chance. Positives: Above-average hands and can extend, snagged and adjust well. … Continue reading →

49ers, Round 7. All-Star Games: Invited to Senior Bowl but declined due to injury. Positives: Nearly TE size. Average hand size. Adequate acceleration for the size. Willing and strong run blocker when he can plow straight ahead. Has adequate hands … Continue reading →

Rankings as of July 30, 2014 Eric Ebron, Lions Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Buccaneers Richard Rodgers, Packers Jace Amaro, Jets CJ Fiedorowicz, Texans Colt Lyerla, Packers AC Leonard, Vikings Gator Hoskins, TE/FB, Dolphins Arthur Lynch, Dolphins Jake Murphy, Raiders Troy Niklas, Cardinals … Continue reading →

Jets, Round 2. Was a junior. He’s a solid receiving tight end with character and some injury red flags and adequate blocking skills. But he’ll earn his money as a receiver, and he enters an offense that needs more receiving … Continue reading →

UDFA. Was a redshirt junior. Signed by the Giants as a UDFA but released in August. Positives: Adequate height for the position, and above-average bulk. Great hand size. Good hands. Good concentration on passes in traffic. Above-average body control and … Continue reading →

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 →