Grade
?- 6'6" Height
- 258LBS. Weight
Overview
Likely to be another in the long line of FCS tight ends drafted. The two-time second-team All-Colonial pick missed four games with injury in 2008, but still managed 24 catches for 337 yards and two touchdowns in eight contests. Often compared to the New York Giants' successful small-school tight end Kevin Boss (Western Oregon), Mandeville could be a strong mid-round selection. Had an arm span of 32 3/4 inches and a hand span of 8 1/2 inches at the combine.
Analysis
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| Grade | Title | Draft (Round) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96-100 | Future Hall of Famer | Top Pick | A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played |
| 85-95 | Immediate Starter | 1st | An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter). |
| 70-84 | Eventual Starter | 2nd-3rd | A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position. |
| 50-69 | Draftable Player | 4th-7th | A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential. |
| 20-49 | Free Agent | UDFA | A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body. |
