Pre-Combine TE Board
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 5:28 am
Hi all,
Sharing my pre-combine TE rankings for productive feedback and discussion.
1. OJ Howard - Still expect a 2 year learning curve for him, but has the talent to be dynasty TE1 down the road. Ends a tier for me.
2. Evan Engram - Seeing his size confirmed at the Senior Bowl was re-assuring to TE position designation. Decent blocker for size but not a game changer there right now better as a flexed out big slot receiver and working middle of the field short to deep. If team drafts him as a WR could eventually offer a post-Achilles/modern-day Demaryius Thomas presence (h/t Cherokee)
3. David Njoku - Long athletic competitive smooth natural...words that come to mind studying him. Still growing into his paws and has upside that warrants a higher ranking than this. For dynasty rookie drafts I'm assuming a 2-3 year gestation period which will keep his value simmering in this territory. Long term upside is worth the gamble in this range.
4. Bucky Hodges - Not the most consistent hands and doesn't play as physical as his size. Good upside, basically assume a big slot WR function in the NFL.
5. Jake Butt - More of an all-around TE, but sneaky athletic and dependable good red zone target. QBs best friend type of TE
6. Jordan Leggett - Good receiver, crafty/athletic to work the MOF and consistent enough to develop rapport with his QB. Can get sneaky deep at Clemson after lulling defense to sleep with short/stop routes. Similar role in NFL is projectable
7. Gerald Everett - Ranked a little on faith, I don't understand what is playing weight is going to be. Reportedly 240s in season weighed 220s at senior bowl. Tiny hands, could wind up more a mycole pruitt type rendering fantasy value unpredictable until after NFL draft
8. Jeremy Sprinkle - Workman TE that can threaten down the middle of the field in a sort of Clive Walford way, just big with momentum. Hands appear solid
9. Michael Roberts - Not sudden, but big RZ threat. Should score TDs.
Sharing my pre-combine TE rankings for productive feedback and discussion.
1. OJ Howard - Still expect a 2 year learning curve for him, but has the talent to be dynasty TE1 down the road. Ends a tier for me.
2. Evan Engram - Seeing his size confirmed at the Senior Bowl was re-assuring to TE position designation. Decent blocker for size but not a game changer there right now better as a flexed out big slot receiver and working middle of the field short to deep. If team drafts him as a WR could eventually offer a post-Achilles/modern-day Demaryius Thomas presence (h/t Cherokee)
3. David Njoku - Long athletic competitive smooth natural...words that come to mind studying him. Still growing into his paws and has upside that warrants a higher ranking than this. For dynasty rookie drafts I'm assuming a 2-3 year gestation period which will keep his value simmering in this territory. Long term upside is worth the gamble in this range.
4. Bucky Hodges - Not the most consistent hands and doesn't play as physical as his size. Good upside, basically assume a big slot WR function in the NFL.
5. Jake Butt - More of an all-around TE, but sneaky athletic and dependable good red zone target. QBs best friend type of TE
6. Jordan Leggett - Good receiver, crafty/athletic to work the MOF and consistent enough to develop rapport with his QB. Can get sneaky deep at Clemson after lulling defense to sleep with short/stop routes. Similar role in NFL is projectable
7. Gerald Everett - Ranked a little on faith, I don't understand what is playing weight is going to be. Reportedly 240s in season weighed 220s at senior bowl. Tiny hands, could wind up more a mycole pruitt type rendering fantasy value unpredictable until after NFL draft
8. Jeremy Sprinkle - Workman TE that can threaten down the middle of the field in a sort of Clive Walford way, just big with momentum. Hands appear solid
9. Michael Roberts - Not sudden, but big RZ threat. Should score TDs.