DRAFT TRACKER 2019
2019
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Detroit Lions
Round 1 • Pick 8
PLAYER ANALYSIS
In a draft that feels light on high-end talent, Hockenson is an ascending talent with a chance to become one of the best all-around tight ends in the game. He should continue to fill out his athletic frame, but he's already a sound in-line blocker with the toughness to sustain and finish. His above-average athleticism and separation burst will help him win against linebackers while his body control and hands give him an advantage over safeties. Hockenson has standout talent and fits any scheme, but he could be coveted early by teams looking to delve more heavily in 12-personnel (two TE packages).
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Minnesota Vikings
Round 2 • Pick 18
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Smith is still green in terms of overall experience, which shows up in run-blocking and route-running, but he has plenty of talent and is likely to get much better in both areas. He has combination tight end talent but really flashes as a move blocker at fullback or wingback spots. His buildup speed sets him apart as a big, field-stretching option and once he gets rolling after the catch. O.J. Howard was bigger, and a better athlete, but like Howard, Smith offers Pro Bowl potential as a well-rounded tight end prospect.
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Denver Broncos
Round 1 • Pick 20
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Pass-catching tight end with the length, acceleration and speed to create matchup challenges both short and long. Fant is at his best in open space and on the move as his catch-focus appears to wane when coverage crowds him or he hears footsteps. He needs to get stronger and more competitive at the point of attack to help a run game, but if that never happens, his ability to uncover and hit big plays will still make him a coveted prize for teams ready to add a move tight end as their new matchup toy.
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Houston Texans
Round 3 • Pick 23
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Exciting and ascending, Warring is still a relative newcomer to the game, but he has the size, speed and athleticism to become a versatile, high-impact player on the pro level. He has the competitiveness to handle run-blocking duties and the talent to line up in the slot. While his production won't catch your eye, his tape does with quickness and ball skills that should make him a more productive target in the NFL than he was in college.
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Buffalo Bills
Round 3 • Pick 33
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Outstanding combination of measurables and traits, but he's much more moldable clay than game-ready prospect at this point. Knox lacks early speed and short-area quickness which could limit his ability to uncover underneath but he's much more dangerous when allowed to roam the middle of the field as a more linear route-worker. His pass-catching production may never matchup with the testing numbers, but his aggressiveness and talent as a run-blocker could provide him work as a combo tight end for years to come.
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Cincinnati Bengals
Round 2 • Pick 20
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Sample's size and lunch-pail demeanor are what NFL teams look for at the point of attack. While he might be typecast as just a blocking tight end, he possess enough speed and ball skills to become a more productive pass catcher than he was at Washington. His size, football character and commitment as a run blocker give him a chance to become a solid combination tight end with TE2 potential.
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 4 • Pick 35
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Moreau is a feisty, committed run-blocking tackle with solid technique and footwork to find proper angles in-line or on the move. He's tough enough to battle at the point of attack, but at his best when he's a lead blocker on iso, wham blocks, and outside zone with his ability to locate and land on second-level targets. He lacks finesse as a route-runner and is too content to be covered when matched up against a linebacker. While he's not dynamic, he should find work as a run-blocking option who can be moved around formations.
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Detroit Lions
Round 7 • Pick 10
PLAYER ANALYSIS
With his play speed, ability to maintain separation and ready-steady hands, Nauta fits the mold of a "matchup tight end" with the ability to factor in on all three levels. He doesn't need scheme help to uncover against man coverage and has potential to become a solid move blocker to help elevate the perimeter run game. He's on the smaller side which could work against him, but he has enough athletic ability and pass-catching talent to outplay his draft slotting.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 3 • Pick 12
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Despite his experience in-line and willingness to block in Jimbo Fisher's offense, he has neither the size nor strength to handle those duties as a pro. Sternberger is athletic with above-average ball skills, catch radius and route breaks that help him undercover on the second and third level. His paychecks will be tied to his pass-catching so he'll need to play stronger through route contact and with better focus when contested. He has eventual starter potential as a move tight-end who can function as a big WR3/4 from the slot.
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 3 • Pick 5
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Above-average, mid-air athlete with plus ball skills who was forced to deal with coverages that were consistently shaded in his direction thanks to an excessive target count. Oliver's route-running and ball-tracking talent allow him to work beyond the first level and can help NFL team's looking to push the ball downfield. Oliver will flash as an in-line blocker at times but might need to enter the league as a TE2/3 who works from the slot until he becomes more skilled and consistent at the point of attack.
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New Orleans Saints
Round 7 • Pick 17
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tape shows a player who loves to get into routes and become a target, but also who shies away from the physical requirements asked of him in the run game. Mack's draft projection will likely be tied directly to how teams see him as a matchup tight end. While he has some straight-line speed, he isn't that dynamic as a route-runner and might not have much impact beyond first-level routes.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 6 • Pick 3
PLAYER ANALYSIS
"Y" tight end who possesses adequate run-blocking talent and safety-blanket ball skills with the ability to rescue contested catches with strong hands and a wide frame. Smith gives good effort as a run blocker but will need to improve his technique and core strength to turn losses into stalemates on the pro level. He has the focus and toughness to work over the middle, but he's unlikely to outfox man coverage. He might not be dynamic enough to rise above TE2 status.
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New York Jets
Round 4 • Pick 19
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Wesco has the play strength and toughness of an NFL tight end, but he's still very raw in the passing game, which could take some time to shore up. He has a terrific demeanor as a run-blocker and the footwork to become much more consistent in sustaining blocks once he gets his hand placement corrected. Teams might view him as an early developmental prospect on the practice squad with a chance to compete for a move tight end spot in the future.
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Buffalo Bills
Round 7 • Pick 14
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Reliable combination tight end with the competitiveness to handle the work asked from his position at Boston College. He'll need to get bigger and stronger for run-blocking duties as an NFL "Y" tight end, but he does have the ball skills to offer himself up as a reliable underneath option from time to time. Sweeney's lackluster play speed and athletic traits could limit his draft stock, but he should find a job as late-round, backup tight end.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 252 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Beck is an assignment-based H-back who offers more value as a run blocker than a pass catcher. Although he was rarely asked to handle true fullback duties, he might have just enough athletic ability to handle lead-blocking duties in space. His journey to training camp will likely come via the undrafted route.
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Arizona Cardinals
Round 7 • Pick 40
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A productive junior season likely tilted his decision to come out early, but Wilson is still in the developmental phase and will need additional weight work and practice time before he is NFL-ready. Wilson is a pass-catching tight end only, but his ball skills are currently below par. His lower-body tightness will limit his effectiveness underneath, but he proved at the combine he has speed as a second- and third-level target. Wilson could rate as a back-end backup.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 3/4"
- Weight
- 255 lbs
- Arm
- 32 5/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 77 7/8"
Production
53.95
Athleticism
67.77
Total Score
121.72
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Raymond is a capable athlete but might not have the attributes needed to uncover against safeties and nickel linebackers on the next level. If he's not able to specialize as a matchup tight end, he'll need to correct his poor hand usage and placement in order to give him a chance to find work in 12-personnel groupings (2 TE, 1 RB). Raymond has the ability to compete for a roster spot in camp but needs to find an area to stand out in if he wants to stick long-term.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/2"
- Weight
- 250 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 7/8"
- Wing
- 82 3/4"
Production
63.70
Athleticism
63.08
Total Score
126.78
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Challenging sample size to sift through with one year of production and only three big games inside that season. At best, Brown is a below-average blocker who will need plenty of work and additional grit before he's ready to handle those chores in the NFL. However, his athletic ability and play speed both before and after the catch might make him a project that teams are willing to take on and develop as a Day 3 flier.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/2"
- Weight
- 249 lbs
- Arm
- 31"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 74 1/8"
Production
66.51
Athleticism
64.96
Total Score
131.47
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Used frequently as a wingback and was an integral part of the Kentucky running game over the last four years. Conrad has been an in-line blocker, a move blocker and has even helped out in pass protection. His technique needs work, but he's tenacious enough. He lacks the quickness and functional athleticism to get open against man coverage so scheme is critical for him as a pass-catcher. He's fairly average across the board and making a roster or a practice squad likely depends on which team gives him the shot.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/8"
- Weight
- 249 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 79 5/8"
Production
50
Athleticism
57.71
Total Score
107.71
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Highly-rated prospect coming out of college who failed to become a splashy prospect during stints at Tennessee and Duke. Helm's athletic ability is on display as both a move blocker and a pass-catcher, and his ability to generate workable separation out of breaks should not be discounted. His versatility and experience on special teams should improve his draft stock as he has some developmental traits as a pass-catcher that teams could try to build upon.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 243 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long-legged tight end with the scrappy play demeanor of an in-line blocker but missing the frame and play strength that is generally required of that position in the league. From his initial footwork to his leverage to his strain, Lucero meets the technique criteria for what tight end coaches will want from a blocker -- he just needs time to prove he can fill out his frame as he's unlikely to make his mark as a pass-catcher alone.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'8"
- Weight
- 243 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
In today's NFL, labels are falling by the wayside and such is the case for the tall Stetson "tight end." In reality, he is an unusually tall, mismatch slot with soft hands and intriguing athletic ability who comes from an extended family of football players. He can expect more robust physical challenges from snap to whistle as NFL defenses look to disrupt his routes and test his toughness. Parham is a Day 3 developmental pass-catcher, but his ball skills and physical traits could push his ceiling higher.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 242 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Searight has played tight end dating back to high school but still has moments where it looks like he's new to the position. He will need plenty of work on understanding the fundamentals and nuances of the position, but athletic ability and the potential to separate from coverage on all three levels make him a developmental pass-catching tight end worthy of a team's resources and time.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6 1/4"
- Weight
- 262 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/4"
- Hand
- 10 3/8"
- Wing
- 81 7/8"
Production
54.65
Athleticism
60.12
Total Score
114.77
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Could be viewed by some teams as a height/weight/speed prospect worthy of stashing and developing, thanks to his untapped potential. Blanton is big and fast, but he doesn't get as much as he should from either physical trait. However, his athleticism avails itself in his ability to stick to blocks as well as run after the catch. There is plenty of room for improvement, and the potential is there to compete for a roster spot as a late-rounder or undrafted free agent.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 5 • Pick 3
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
With his size and background at Michigan, teams might be tempted to play him as a combination tight end with run-blocking duties, but he's much better-suited in space than in the trenches. Gentry runs pretty well and moves fluidly as a route-runner, but his hands and focus can be maddening. He showed flashes of what he could do with a more capable quarterback last year, but his disappointing workouts and testing might have pushed back and out of the draft.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 241 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Washington is an H-back with decent speed to attack on the second level and the ball skills to bring throws in. Teams could view him as an athletic project who might be able to develop into a pass-catching tight end, but a lack of production and even marginal blocking ability could make him a longshot to make a roster.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 256 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Dillon flashed some blocking potential at the Shrine game practices, but the effort level and consistency to sustain is hit or miss. He's athletic and has adequate speed in open space, but hasn't shown any signs of becoming a pass catcher. Will make it into a camp based purely on his traits in the hopes a team can unlock a level of play worthy of a roster spot.
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