DRAFT TRACKER 2016

Undersized H-back with the ability to give teams a carry here and there and do enough as a blocker to warrant consideration on the roster. Janovich was an extremely productive special teamer this season and if he can prove himself to be an adequate pass­ catcher, he could find his way onto a roster and get some snaps. Fullbacks and H-backs have limited draft value, but Janovich has a good shot at making a roster once he gets into camp.

Watt’s versatility will be appealing to offenses looking for hybrid types who help to disguise their offensive intentions. While he’s not a hammer­head lead blocker who can blow holes open, he can handle his blocking assignments. Watt is an effective play-­action fullback who is a jack-­of­-all­-trades player, but master of none. Watt will likely be a third day selection by a team looking for a solid move­ fullback.

When you get past his famous brother, you are left with a versatile player who isn't overly dangerous as a pass catcher or physical as a run blocker. Glenn Gronkowski has some talent and could offer some scheme versatility, but he needs to make great strides as either a blocker or pass catcher to make his own mark in the league.

Imposing fullback with enough power to kick­ out defenders and strike linebackers with authority. Hicks' biggest issues appear to be processing his assignment quickly and consistently. With his size and ability to catch the ball out of the backfield, he could get a call on Day 3 of the draft.

Dive back with adequate running talent who may carry some value as a fullback and a short-yardage option. Swain will need to prove that he can improve as a blocker and special teams contributor to maximize his roster value. The Senior Bowl week is a huge opportunity to make a statement for Swain.

Four-year starter who brings a great work ethic and leadership qualities to the table. Vitale's tape shows a multi-­dimensional player who may fit in with the changing face of hybrid football, but he doesn't really have an element of his game that he can hang his hat on as a true strength by NFL standards. Vitale can do many things for a team, but can he do them at a high level? Vitale's special teams play could be instrumental in making a team’s roster.

While he has the desired size as a hammer­head lead blocker, he doesn’t consistently get blocks secured and his value in the passing game is very little. Vainuku's production on special teams will give him an outside shot to make a roster, but he has to prove to a team he can be a legitimate fullback option as it is unlikely that he will earn a spot as just a special teams ace.