DRAFT TRACKER 2016
2016
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Los Angeles Chargers
Round 2 • Pick 4
PLAYER ANALYSIS
By far, the premier tight end in the 2016 draft. Henry is a big body with the athleticism to get open, the hands to finish catches in traffic and the blocking ability to help give a running game the additional kick it might be missing on the edge. Henry should come in and become a very good NFL starter.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Atlanta Falcons
Round 3 • Pick 18
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Will be labeled as a move tight end, but I see him as being more than that for teams looking for a more complete player. Hooper has a frame that should be able to carry another eight to 10 pounds without much trouble, and he shows enough want-to as a blocker to see him playing inline when needed. If Hooper can improve his hands and become craftier with his routes, he could become a solid, 10-year starter in the league.
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 3 • Pick 31
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Vannett’s combination of size and athleticism will be very attractive to teams in search of a combination tight end who can stay on the field and operate from a variety of personnel groupings and formations. Vannett will need to embrace his size and become more aggressive as a blocker, but his athleticism and pass catching ability could turn him into a safety blanket for a quarterback in need of a big, safe target.
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Miami Dolphins
Round 7 • Pick 10
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Duarte is an interesting study as his draft value and overall grade could be tied directly to whether or not a team believes they can make him work as move tight end. Duarte has the athleticism, size and play speed to make a roster as a wide receiver, but his draft value may not be as high if teams see him as a receiver only. Matchup tight ends are all the rage and Duarte can play with more weight and a little more willingness as a run blocker, he’s got a shot to become a productive NFL player.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 4 • Pick 12
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Knee injury basically took six games away from him this season which could cause him to fly under the radar a little bit. Higbee has exciting athleticism and speed in the open field with the ability to separate from safeties on intermediate routes and threaten the deep middle. Higbee has soft, reliable hands and plus run-after-catch ability to finish plays. While he needs to beef up his frame and blocking ability, there is no doubting his pass catching talent.
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Carolina Panthers
Round 7 • Pick 31
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Sandland was the top-rated JUCO tight end when he signed with Miami (Fla.) so NFL teams are very aware of his potential. While he is thought of as a pass-catching tight end, Sandland was required to put in work in the trenches which gives him a small head start on some of the tight ends coming out. With an ability to challenge down the field and separate underneath, Sandland has a chance to work his way onto a roster and into some snaps by his second season.
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New York Giants
Round 6 • Pick 9
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tall and lanky for a tight end, Adams actually has better play strength than the eye test might indicate. Adams doesn't have the surest hands in this draft, but he is unique in that he can challenge defenses down the field and shows the potential to be helpful as a run blocker. Adams should come in as a quality backup with an "eventual starter" tag tied to him.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 3/8"
- Weight
- 250 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 79 1/4"
Production
54.65
Athleticism
79.86
Total Score
134.51
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Was clearly too big and physical for many of the defenders who tried to stop him. Braunecker looks to have just average speed, but we will find out for sure at the combine. He lacks desired size as an inline tight end, but is a perfect fit as a move tight end that is able to block from a variety of angles and still help in the passing game. Braunecker's physicality and confidence is appealing, but can he make the big step up?
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 3/4"
- Weight
- 257 lbs
- Arm
- 33 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 80 1/8"
Production
70.17
Athleticism
52.81
Total Score
122.98
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Williams added 13 pounds of muscle onto his frame last summer and it offered no visible drain on overall athleticism or speed. As a blocker, Williams needs more toughness and attitude to go with his size, but as a pass catcher, he has the tools and field-stretching potential that offensive coordinators are looking for. Williams won’t be every team’s cup of tight end coffee, but for teams looking for a matchup tight end, he will be intriguing.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 248 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Determined combination tight end with the potential to play inline or as a move tight end. Krieger-Coble was a three-sport star in high school and played multiple positions on the football field, which accounts for his athleticism and competitiveness. He might not blow teams away with freaky traits, but his tape shows the potential to help in a zone blocking scheme as well as the ability to win against man coverage.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 1/2"
- Weight
- 250 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 78 7/8"
Production
64.22
Athleticism
73.34
Total Score
137.56
PLAYER ANALYSIS
McGee probably won't blow the combine away with athletic traits, but he has quality play speed in his routes and hands like a gold glove shortstop. Like Maxx Williams in Baltimore, McGee will need time to improve his routes and run blocking before he should be expected to log significant snaps but he has starter's potential.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 244 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Failed to factor into offense in 2015 and has seen his productivity dip year after year. Carter is more H-back than true tight end, but his lack of focus and body control to make tough catches could hurt his stock since he’s not a consistent blocker. Carter has the athleticism to become a bigger factor in the passing game and maybe a more accurate passer and change of scenery will wake him up.
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Minnesota Vikings
Round 6 • Pick 13
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Lunch-pail tight end whose versatility, consistency and production landed him a second-team All-American nod. Morgan's lack of quickness will hurt his ability to get open as a receiver, but his willingness to block and potential to become a move tight end who can handle fullback responsibilities should help his cause on the third day of the draft.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/2"
- Weight
- 247 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 77 5/8"
Production
52.81
Athleticism
77.88
Total Score
130.69
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Has the size to be an NFL "Y" tight end, but needs to keep working on his blocking since that will be how he earns his chance on the field. Malleck is competitive, if limited, in the passing game and could hear his name called on the third day if he puts together a decent combine.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 6 • Pick 42
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/8"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 77 7/8"
Production
69.03
Athleticism
68.11
Total Score
137.14
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Anderson will struggle to carry enough weight to become a full-time, move tight end and his blocking simply isn't trustworthy. However, the tape shows enough potential as a matchup tight end to monitor his combine and pro day. While I consider Anderson to be a long shot to make a roster, NFL scouts believe he has a legitimate shot.
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DRAFTED BY
Los Angeles Rams
Round 6 • Pick 2
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Intriguing vertical potential as matchup-based tight end, but his lack of play strength and route running experience could make him a long-term project if he is ever to become a true NFL contributor.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 255 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Intriguing tight end prospect who lacks eye-catching production, but who has the size and basketball background that will get the attention of teams looking for a project to work with.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 1/4"
- Weight
- 248 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 80 1/2"
Production
64.44
Athleticism
51.16
Total Score
115.60
PLAYER ANALYSIS
There was preseason buzz surrounding Grinnage after a productive 2014 campaign, but this season's results were somewhat disappointing and completely lacking in consistency of production. Grinnage plays with below-average play speed and stiffness in his routes. His difficulty separating combined with very average run blocking will pose a substantial hurdle in his attempts to make an NFL roster.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 300 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Gordon has been a valuable member of the LSU trenches with the size and blocking demeanor to help re-establish the line of scrimmage. Gordon offers no value as a receiver and scouts are concerned about his willingness to stay in shape. Coming off of an Achilles injury won't help his draft cause, but his ability as a run blocker could get him into a camp.
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DRAFTED BY
Cleveland Browns
Round 4 • Pick 40
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 241 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Cartwright missed his entire 2014 season due to injury issues, but came back and was relatively productive for Colorado State. His lack of mass and aggressiveness as a blocker are big strikes against him, while his stiffness when asked to venture outside of a straight line will limit his effectiveness getting open underneath.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 250 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Productive college tight end lacking the size to be an effective blocker as a combination tight end or the athleticism and speed to start as a move tight end or h-back. May need a big postseason including surprising athletic scores to put himself in draft contention.
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