Grade
79.0 ?35 REPS
Top Performer
Blue Star = Top Performer
- 6'2" Height
- 32 1/2" Arm Length
- 251LBS. Weight
- 9 1/4" Hands
Overview
Charles is a big, athletic and flexible tight end in the mold of some ends that have found success being mismatches of late in the NFL. He has decent size for the position and runs pretty well. He started 95 percent of his games the last two years and had over 500 yards receiving as a junior. He is capable of blocking on the line immediately and is a very reliable short-yardage pass-catcher. If he can put on a little bit more size to increase the effectiveness of a mismatch running against linebackers in the short game, it's likely he could be drafted as early as the third round.
Analysis
Weaknesses
Charles is a very straight-line route runner who could have issues separating from defenders at the next level who are savvy to diagnose his routes. He looks unaware in-phase and is far from a point of control in his game where he can set up defenders to lean on them or get them off balanced. He is a flat-footed runner and has trouble sticking his foot in the ground or bending to break quickly in his routes. He has decent wiggle and speed after the catch but isn't much of a threat deep and was utilized mostly in the short passing game at Georgia. The way he beat defenders in college, through size and power, will be much more difficult at the next level.
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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. |
