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My only question is…Did just one guy take a dump in the bag or was this a team effort?

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The Tight End Draft Knowledge Master Open (Part 6)

This season, unfortunately you will not be able to find a pure NFL Ready prospect. Martellus Bennett is close, but he needs some seasoning. But what we have this year? Good pass catcher, bad blocker. We have those in spades this year.

Your tight end prospects.

1. Martellus Bennett (Texas A&M)
6′7″ 259 4.72

Martellus Bennett does have NBA level athleticism, grading out as draftable coming out of high school. And as such, he does have the requisite soft hands. And as for the blocking? It’s nascent, but developing. He can move people and he can sustain in space. Yes, this is what the kids call upside.

However? He while he may be athletic, he isn’t fast. His route-running is not the cleanest in the world. And there are some who would question his intangibles. Some call him a leader. Others call him a giant bag of douche.

WHY could he not be the first tight end taken? The intangibles question. There are some other prospects who could intrigue coaches if Martellus botched his interviews. If he came off badly? Say hey to John Carlson or Dustin Keller as #1.

2. John Carlson (Notre Dame)
6′5″ 251 4.88

He’s the required gritty, gutsy tight end. His hands are naturally good and he will fight for every last yard. He will also bring technique to the table as well. And as for blocking, he can sustain and mirror. And yes, the announcers are going to overplay his ability to fight for every last yard.

But as the 40-time shows, he’s not an elite athlete. And while he may be gritty and gutty with the ball, he’s not a mean mugger. And in the short yardage? He may struggle to find openings in man coverage. He can also be the guy who gets one-arm bull rushed on his ass. That would be funny.

WHY is he more than just another Clark Harris? Because he has size, better hands, and he plays harder than that bust ever did. He gets the Anthony Fasano vibe.

3. Fred Davis USC
6′3″ 255 4.65

Here’s where we start the crux of the good pass-catcher bad blocker Tight End prospects. Mr. Davis has nice size and good athleticism and he knows how to use it to play havoc in the slot. He can generate a nice seperation in man coverage. And he has the functionality of a giant receiver. He’s not Vernon Davis, but he can run.

But, and this is going to develop a theme, his blocking is weak. The man can’t even form a seal. And while the man can catch, his receiver skills aren’t polished. He slows down into cuts, and he doesn’t have the great vertical skills.

WHY is he overvalued? He is going to be drafted higher than Dustin Keller and Martin Rucker. And he’s a lesser receiver than one, and a lesser blocker than the other. 

4. Dustin Keller (Purdue)
6′2″ 242 4.57

The best pure pass catcher, flat out. He can generate good seperation, and his hands are as good as his technique. And his technique? Good. He has the athleticism to take it to the house and the body control to get both feet down. Also, he rates about a 7 on the Mark Bavaro Tight End Toughness Scale.

I’M A 10!!!

The issue? He can’t be an in-line blocker. His frame can’t bring more weight. And while he has good weight room numbers, on field it’s not so much. And while he can hit the home run, his vertical skills are untested.

WHY is he a megasleeper? His tigerstyle is just like Chris Cooley.

5. Martin Rucker (Missouri)
6′5″ 261 4.63

He’s a man with great bloodlines. Daddy is a Missouri State Representative. Brother is Mike Rucker, the Batman to Julius Peppers Superman. Martin Rucker has the same sort of athleticism. And his catch skills are quality. He plays with smarts and awareness. And he will make a circus catch or two.

Again, he’s not a blocker. At the point of attack he can be beat. While he does have good hands, his receiving techniques are not the best around. And he may be able to go long, but he would not make a tackler miss if his life depended on it.

WHY will he slide into Day 2? Being third in the pass catcher with no blocking skills derby will shatter his value tree.

Indeed. We are past the halfway point. Five more parts to go.

We got ANALYSIS!

ANDREW

 

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Seriously, what is wrong with you!

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