Martellus Bennett
TE Texas A&M
Grade
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4.68 SEC
Top Performer
34.0 INCH
Top Performer
117.0 INCH
Top Performer
- 6'7" Height
- 248LBS. Weight
Overview
This former Texas high school basketball star does not play like one on the football field. Bennett's not the fastest tight end in this draft, but the combination of his receiving and blocking skills are what make him coveted by NFL teams. There are probably few college tight ends in recent history who have averaged four catches (49 for 587 yards and four touchdowns) and more than five knockdown blocks (67) per game.
Analysis
Strengths
Positives: Very tall with long arms and big hands. ... Lines up in the slot, in motion and on the line. ... Adjusts well to poorly thrown balls. ... Stays down coming out of stance to get a release. ... Not just a receiver, he's good enough in-line to handle defensive ends and linebackers. ... Releases downfield quickly, even when chipping an end on the way out. ... Gets pads down to make it more difficult to tackle him in the open field. ... Fights for extra yardage.
Negatives: Lacks great straight-line speed needed to get separation from NFL linebackers and safeties. ... Not sudden into or out of breaks, and will round them off. ... Does not always secure the ball. ... Uses body to catch the ball at times. ... Doesn't always adjust to late-coming blitzers in pass protection."
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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. |