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*Zach Miller


College: Arizona State Number: 86
Height: 6-5 Weight: 260


Overview

The Sun Devils have produced quality tight ends in recent years, and many scouting experts expect Miller to have just as much success as his predecessor, Todd Heap, a Pro Bowl performer for the Baltimore Ravens. Like Heap, Miller decided to bypass his senior year and applied for early admission to the 2007 NFL Draft. However, he leaves Arizona State in capable hands at the position with his older brother, Brent, ready to step in and claim the starting job Zach held for all 35 games of his ASU career.

A local product, Miller was a unanimous selection as the best tight end prospect in the nation, adding USA Today, The Sporting News and Rydell first-team All-American honors as a senior at Desert Vista High School. He was a member of Prep Star's Top 100 "Dream Team" and a member of Super Prep's Top 50 squad. He was the seventh-highest ranked player on the Long Beach Press-Telegram's "Best in the West" list and rated the fifth-best overall prospect in the nation by Rivals.com.

Miller was named the "Big School" Player of the Year by the Arizona Republic and won the Tempe All-City Scholar-Athlete Award of Excellence in May 2004. He added first-team 5A All-State honors from the East Valley Tribune as a tight end and linebacker and was the recipient of the Vic Householder Award, given annually by Phoenix Metro Football Magazine to the Arizona Player of the Year. He was selected Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year in 2003 and named the Phoenix Metro Player of the Year

The Southeast Valley and Central Region Offensive Player of the Year was also named Tempe All-City as a tight end. He caught 47 passes for 790 yards and six touchdowns, adding 134 tackles with 11 quarterback sacks and one interception as a senior, winning the Larry Gordon Award, presented annually to the state's best linebacker, and the Henry Stanton Award as the state's top receiver.

Miller had 27 receptions for 520 yards and six touchdowns as a junior. On defense, he accumulated 102 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and 11 sacks. As a sophomore, he was an All-American tight end, third-team All-State and second-team All-East Valley choice by the East Valley Tribune, adding All-Central Region first-team honors. He was also selected Desert Vista's Best Defensive Player Award.

Miller graduated Desert Vista High with a 4.0 grade-point average. In addition to lettering four times in football, he added three more in track. He set the school discus record and was the shot put regional champion in 2004, earning All-City honors in discus in 2004. He also finished third in the state in the discus in 2003.

Miller enrolled at Arizona State in 2004 and went on to start all 12 games. He earned Pac-10 Conference Freshman of the Year honors, the second Sun Devil to earn that distinction (Terrell Suggs was the other). He was also a second-team All-American pick by The Sporting News and Rivals.com, and a first-team Freshman All-American selection by the Football Writers Association.

He made 56 catches for 552 yards (9.9 avg) and six touchdowns, shattering ASU's freshman receiving records previously held by College Football Hall of Famer John Jefferson and current Miami Dolphin Derek Hagan. He also broke ASU's season mark for receptions by a tight end, besting Heap's 55 catches in 1999.

In 2005, Miller missed two games and was limited in several others with a left ankle sprain. He was a Pac-10 honorable mention, starting 10 games. He snatched 38 passes for 476 yards (12.5 avg) and four touchdowns, but spent a good portion of the season wearing a walking boot in practices to help his ankle heal.

Miller rebounded in 2006, receiving first-team All-American accolades from Walter Camp and the American Football Coaches Association. The Mackey Award finalist (nation's top tight end) grabbed 50 passes for 484 yards (9.7 avg) and four touchdowns, while also coming up with three tackles (two solos).

In 35 games at Arizona State, Miller caught at least one pass in 33 of those contests. He ranks sixth overall on the school's career record list with 144 receptions, setting the school tight end mark. He gained 1,512 yards (10.5 avg) with 14 touchdowns and recorded four tackles (three solos).




Analysis

Positives: Has an even-proportioned frame with thick bone structure, good-sized chest and arm muscles, broad shoulders and good bubble…Normal strider with average playing speed, but has good foot quickness and body control to run precise routes…Has valid field instincts and intelligence, showing the ability to adjust on the fly…Has no problems recognizing coverage and is alert to soft areas on the field…Maintains good eye contact on the ball in flight and has the plant-and-drive agility to come out of his breaks cleanly and work back toward the ball when the pocket is pressured…Hard worker in the weight room and does the little extras to improve…Has enough quickness off the line of scrimmage to get into his routes and plays with good urgency…Quick to gain position helping block in-line and makes good up field and lateral cuts…Flashes good hand punch to defeat the jam and get back into his routes…Can do a good job of avoiding contact on the move, showing no false steps or hesitation in his patterns…His patterns are defined and he shows good timing and body control to settle underneath…Quick to react and adjust in attempts to uncover and is a big target who uses his frame well to shield the ball from defenders…Has soft hands to pluck and snatch away from his frame and does a good job of securing the ball before contact (three fumbles, all recovered in 35 games)…Shows good concentration looking the ball in when working in a crowd, but could be more aggressive pushing off the defender…Has just adequate speed, but does manage to accelerate in the seam and adjust to catch the ball from behind or over his outside shoulder…Does a good job of adjusting through his routes in attempts to get open…Has enough flexibility to adjust to the high or low throws, demonstrating the balance to turn and run after the catch…Uses his short burst rather than power to beat the second level defenders after the catch, running tough with good body lean to pick up the first downs…Not really elusive, but does have the short area burst to elude coming off the snap…Will not hesitate to sacrifice his body to make the catch…Better blocker in the open, as he has a good concept for taking angles needed to neutralize defenders operating in space.

Negatives: His frame is at maximum growth potential and any more growth will affect his adequate timed speed…Lacks the explosive burst to separate from defenders and needs to improve his upper body strength to power through and break tackles…Will not beat the defender with suddenness and does gather some at the top of his route (only on deep patterns)…Could improve his overall speed if he sinks his hips and doesn't shuffle his feet…Will lose a few jump ball battles when he doesn't attack the ball with aggression… Does a good job blocking in the open, but needs to improve his lower body strength when asked to block along the line, as he doesn't have the strong base to prevent defenders from walking him back into the pocket…Also must improve his hand punch to shock and jolt as a drive blocker, lacking the nasty streak to blow up the opponent.

Compares To…TODD HEAP-Baltimore…It is fitting that he is compared to Heap, the player he replaced at Arizona State. Heap is a much more powerful drive blocker, but both are known for their ability to catch the ball and their concentration working over the middle for the ball. Miller lacks the leaping ability that Heap displays, but is bigger and has a longer reach to get to more balls at the high point. He needs to improve his lower body strength, but his frame is at maximum growth potential.
 
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*Greg Olsen

College: Miami Number: 82
Height: 6-5 Weight: 252


Overview

Despite less than eye-popping statistics at Miami, Olsen's size and athleticism will make him one of the most sought after tight ends of the 2007 draft. An Honorable Mention All-ACC pick in 2005 after finishing second on the team to only Sinorice Moss with 31 receptions, there were huge expectations for Olsen in 2006. The lack of consistency on offense that ultimately cost head coach Larry Coker his job had little to do with Olsen.

Though he caught only 40 passes for 489 yards and one touchdown this season, his receptions and yards were surprisingly enough to lead the Hurricanes throughout the 2006 regular season. Rival ACC coaches certainly recognized his worth, as they still voted Olsen to the First Team all conference unit, the only offensive player from Miami to be named to either the first or second team.

Olsen originally signed with Notre Dame out of high school, but elected to transfer to Miami after only a few preseason practices with the Irish. Olsen was redshirted in 2003 due to a shoulder injury and served as the backup to Kevin Everett in 2004 before breaking out in 2005.

With career numbers (87 catches for 1,217 yards and six touchdowns) that pale in comparison to some of his peers' single-season statistics, it is easy to discount Olsen's talent. That said, Olsen's athleticism and natural receiving skills warrant comparison to some of the great Hurricane tight ends of recent years.




Analysis

Positives: Tall, lanky athlete with room for considerable growth. Good quickness off the snap. Able to consistently break through despite harassment at the line of scrimmage due to good strength, use of hands and rare athleticism for the position. Good change of direction. Rare speed for the position. Shows steady acceleration and is a legitimate seam threat. Reliable target over the middle. Soft hands to extend and make the tough reception. Also shows the toughness to make the catch and absorb the big hit. Knows when to catch the ball with his body, protecting the ball from lunging defenders.

Negatives: Marginal blocker, at this time. Willing, but lacks strength and size at the point of attack. Very good size potential for the position, but lacks bulk at this point. Relies more on his athleticism than strength as both a blocker and as a receiver and can be out-muscled in both areas. Occasionally drops easy passes and needs to improve his overall consistency. Great upside, but not yet a finished product.
 
Scott Chandler

College: Iowa Number: 87
Height: 6-7 Weight: 256


Overview

The Hawkeyes have produced several tight ends during the Kirk Ferentz era that went on to perform at the National Football League level. During his eight years in charge of the Hawkeyes football program, Ferentz has sent Austin Wheatley (New Orleans, fifth round, 2000 draft), Dallas Clark (Indianapolis, first round, 2003), Erik Jensen (St. Louis, seventh round, 2004) and Tony Jackson (Seattle, sixth round, 2005) to the NFL. Many scouts are eagerly anticipating the arrival of another Ferentz protégé in 2007 - Scott Chandler.

Blessed with a tall, large frame, long arms and a muscular build, the younger brother of former Iowa quarterback, Nathan Chandler, Scott has proven to be a clutch third-down receiver for the Hawkeyes in his two years as a starter. His ability to shield defenders from the ball saw him produce 27 first downs among his 44 receptions in 2006, converting ten third-down catches and two more on fourth-down along the way.

An Academic All-District selection and member of the National Honor Society at Southlake Carroll High School, Chandler lettered twice in football and three times in basketball during his prep career. He garnered first-team All-District honors and was an honorable mention All-State choice as a senior, as he totaled 68 receptions for 1,203 yards and 18 touchdowns, helping the team post a perfect 16-0 record while earning the Class 5A Division II state title. His school was the first in Texas prep football history to mover from Class 4A to Class 5A and win a state title the following year. As a junior, the team posted a 10-5 record, as Scott made 37 catches for 587 yards and seven touchdowns.

Chandler saw limited action in six games as a true freshman, lining up at wide receiver during the 2003 campaign. He did not catch any passes that year, but gained valuable experience. Despite playing in a reserve role at tight end during 2004, he finished fourth on the team with 24 receptions for 324 yards (13.5 avg) and two touchdowns.

In 2005, he received the Coaches Appreciation Award, as Chandler took over tight end duties. He led the team with 47 receptions for 552 yards (11.7 avg) and two touchdowns. The offense struggled with injuries in 2006, but Scott was one of the team's few bright spots. He made 44 catches for 555 yards (12.6 avg) and six scores. He also added a pair of tackles while covering on interception returns.

In 42 games at Iowa, Chandler started 22 times. He snatched 115 passes for 1,431 yards (12.4 avg) and ten touchdowns. Scott was also credited with a pair of solo tackles.



Analysis

Positives: Has a tall, linear frame with room to add at least another ten pounds of bulk…
Above average receiver with large, natural hands, good hand/eye coordination and good body control throughout his route progression…Lacks sudden moves or explosion, but has the deceptive quickness to ride up on a defensive back…Shows good flexibility and adequate change of direction agility…Knows his assignments well and has no problems taking plays from the chalkboard to the playing field…Competes for the ball in a crowd and has the functional leaping ability to get to some of the high passes…Relies on deceptive moves to slip through the crowd and get to the underneath throws…Has the frame to shield the ball from defenders after the catch…Moves easily once he builds up his acceleration, but has just adequate quickness in and out of his cuts…Despite lacking explosiveness through his routes, Chandler does run crisp patterns…Does a very good job of stemming and gathering at the top of the route.

Uses a decent smash technique vs. linebackers and does a good job of conning and selling the route by using impressive head and shoulder fakes…When he finds the holes in the zone, he does an adequate job of settling…With his head and shoulder fakes, this deceptive runner knows how to use his frame to get a good push off the smaller defenders…Shows good body forward lean after the catch and knows how to plant and drive to catch a lethargic defender off guard…The thing you see on film is his ability to jab in one direction and then break off the route squarely…Uses his body well to position and make the underneath grab…Efficient adjusting his body and maintaining his balance working back for the ball…Natural hands are evident with the ease of movement he shows extending and plucking the ball away from his frame…Looks the ball in well and rarely uses his body as a crutch…His concentration is excellent for a safety valve target and he has enough agility to go high or low to grab the ball.

Negatives: Has broad shoulders, a thick chest and muscular arms, but needs to improve his overall strength…You just wish he would develop an inherent mean streak, especially in blocking situations…Needs to dedicate more hours to improving his overall strength… Does what the coaches ask in the weight room, but does not relish doing the extra hours needed to improve his functional strength…Needs to be more aggressive using his hands to escape the jam and is too slow in his stride to get into the deep secondary consistently…Relies more on his swim move and change of direction agility to get a clean release vs. the hold-up…Shows some hesitation coming off the ball and must develop more release moves.

Lacks the second gear to win many foot races in the open field…In the short area, he has enough quickness to work back for the ball when the quarterback is pressured…Long strider who can't be considered a vertical threat…Plays with decent urgency and will occasionally flash some valid quickness, but not enough to race past the second level defenders…It is rare to see him round his routes, but he doesn't have the speed to challenge the deep secondary…His body control and short area quickness are seen when uncovering, but unless he gets a clean push off the opponent, he will have to battle through tackles…Can get into the second level, but he does not have that second gear needed to consistently turn and head up field after the catch…Lacks the raw power to obliterate defenders coming off the ball, but he gets himself too extended and his opponent is quick to capitalize and jerk Chandler to the ground.

Compares To: BEN UTECHT-Indianapolis-Chandler might lack the quickness of a Vernon Davis (49ers) or Dallas Clark (Colts), but he is an imposing target with great ball concentration skills and natural hands to get to most passes thrown his way.
 
Matt Spaeth

College: Minnesota Number: 89
Height: 6-7 Weight: 262


Overview

Minnesota's all-time career leader in receiving yards (1,291) and receptions (109) by a tight end, Spaeth was a vital part of the team's offensive success during his career. Playing for a team that emphasized the running game, Matt's sure hands and imposing size made him an inviting target for Gophers quarterbacks over the middle of the field.

Having seized a starting job as a freshman due to an injury to senior tight end Ben Utecht, Matt will end his career on a sad note, as he will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the 2006 Insight Bowl. Spaeth suffered the injury in the North Dakota State and the team doctors expected him to miss the rest of the season. After sitting out the Ohio State game, he returned for the final three contests. With the team's postseason hopes seemingly dashed by a 3-6 record, Matt rallied the team to three consecutive victories, helping the Gophers earn their bowl bid.

The St. Michael-Albertville High School product was a first-team All-Metro selection by the Minnesota High School Coaches Association, the Minneapolis Star Tribune and KARE 11-TV as a senior. He twice earned All-County and All-Conference accolades. Matt was named the Defensive MVP of the 1999 3A state championship game and was also the Defensive MVP of his conference.

Spaeth made 22 receptions for 294 yards and three touchdowns his senior year as a tight end. He registered 203 tackles with eight interceptions and forced five fumbles as a rush end that season. Matt earned three letters as a center on the basketball team, averaging 30 points and 13 rebounds per game. He was named All-Conference three times for his play on the hardwood.

Matt enrolled at Minnesota, spending the 2002 season as a defensive end on the scout team. He shifted to tight end in 2003, starting ten of thirteen games for an injured Ben Utecht (Indianapolis). He grabbed twelve passes for 96 yards (8.2 avg) and returned three kickoffs for 49 yards (16.3 avg).

Spaeth participated in 943 plays, earning All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention while starting every game in 2004. He finished third on the team with 24 catches for 298 yards (12.4 avg) and four touchdowns. He also recorded a pair of solo tackles.

Matt was a first-team All-Big Ten Conference pick in 2005. He was the team's third-leading receiver with 26 catches for 333 yards (12.8 avg) and four touchdowns while appearing in a career-high 1,025 plays.

In 2006, Spaeth was again chosen to the All-Big Ten Conference first-team and was also honored by the league with their prestigious Sportsmanship Award. The team MVP rallied the squad from a 3-6 record to a bowl berth, when he returned to the field for the final three games with a shoulder injury that doctors said was season-ending. He ranked second on the team with a career-high 47 receptions for 564 yards (12.0 avg) and four touchdowns. Matt also recorded one solo tackle.

In 48 games at Minnesota, Spaeth started 45 times. He hauled down 109 passes for 1,291 yards (11.8 avg) and twelve touchdowns. He gained 49 yards on three kickoff returns (16.3 avg) and posted three solo tackles.



Analysis

Positives: Has a tall, long frame with very good arm length, large hands and shows better muscle development since adding ten pounds to his frame prior to the 2006 season… Shows good chest thickness, functional upper body strength, some thickness in his thighs and calves…Has good ball adjustment skills, using his long arms to catch away from his frame and secure the pass at its high point…With his frame, he is very effective at posting up the middle and uses that frame to shield defenders from the ball…When he lowers his pads, he is good at moving the chains…If used on stop, out, shallow crossers and comeback routes, you can get decent production from him…Shows good urgency working for the ball in a crowd and maintains concentration to look the ball in…Is not going to be intimidated by the more physical defenders and will not hesitate to attack the ball over the middle…Despite adequate change of direction agility, Spaeth is effective going high or low to haul in the pass…Shows good timing in his elevation and has those long arms to reach over and around the defender to make the difficult catch…It is rare to see him body catch or let the ball absorb into his frame... In 2006, he seemed to have developed better strength, as he was able to drive through the second level defenders on contact…His size makes it hard for the smaller defenders to bring him down once he builds to top speed.

Negatives: More of a short area target due to his imposing size, but also because of his marginal speed that makes him a liability in deep routes…Little too stiff in his hips to generate fluid lateral movement and is best when running straight-line routes than when having to cut and redirect…Would like to see him get more aggressive when having to take on defenders as a blocker and his overall strength needs to be improved…Has to rely more on his hand punch and size to defeat the press…Struggles vs. the larger defenders when he fails to get his hands up quickly to push off his opponent…Lacks suddenness coming off the snap and does not have good moves to get into his routes cleanly…Has some short area acceleration to settle in the soft areas, but needs to be quicker getting position as a blocker…Lacks precision in and out of his breaks and is best served settling in underneath than trying to take the ball up the seam…Needs to do a better job of selling or conning on his route progression, as he lacks a top burst coming out of his breaks… Does not show the savvy moves needed to set up the defender and must be more physical to escape, as his lack of change of direction agility will not let him surprise a defender…
Will lunge and overextend at times and takes only passive swipes when having to block in-line…Too big to be cutting as much as he does when working up field and takes a long loop rather than short angles in attempts to locate the linebackers.

Compares To: COURTNEY ANDERSON-Oakland…Despite his imposing size, Spaeth is limited as a blocker. He is a fine short area receiver with large, natural hands that he uses to secure the ball before running. He lacks the speed to be a valid deep threat, but by working over the middle and settling underneath, he could be an efficient change mover, but will never threaten the deep secondary.
 
Martrez Milner

College: Georgia Number: 87
Height: 6-4 Weight: 255



Overview

With the early departure of Leonard Pope (Arizona) to the National Football League after the 2005 season, Martrez was being counted on by the Georgia coaching staff to take over duties as the team's safety valve receiver. However, a turf toe injury in 2006 forced him to sit out the Mississippi State game. Upon his return, he dropped several catchable passes in the Florida clash, leading to his benching for the following game vs. Kentucky, despite leading the team in receiving during his final campaign.

At West Hall High School, Milner excelled in both football and basketball. He competed as a tight end and defensive end during his gridiron career. He caught 22 passes for 374 yards and four touchdowns and carried the ball three times for 55 yards. Martrez also recorded 39 tackles (28 solos), with three sacks and blocked a field goal and extra point attempt.

Milner enrolled at Georgia in 2002, spending the season on the scout team. He appeared in thirteen games as the team's second-string tight end in 2003, catching only one pass for 15 yards. The recipient of the Paul and June Martin Endowed Football Scholarship prior to the 2004 season, Martrez appeared in ten games for the Bulldogs, starting twice. He gained 77 yards on four receptions (19.2 avg), but missed two contests due to back spasms.

In 2005, Milner suffered a right wrist fracture over the summer. He still managed to play in all thirteen games, starting four times. He ranked fifth on the team with fourteen catches for 291 yards (20.8 avg) and a pair of scores. With Leonard Pope gone, Milner stepped into the lineup in 2006. Because of injuries, penalties, dropped balls and ineffective play that led to a midseason benching, he appeared in ten games, starting eight times. Martrez still managed to lead the team with 24 receptions for 343 yards (14.3 avg) and two touchdowns.

In 46 games at Georgia, Milner started fourteen times for the Bulldogs. He came up with 726 yards and four touchdowns while hauling down 43 passes (16.9 avg). He also recorded a pair of solo tackles.



Analysis

Positives: Has a compact physique with solid overall muscle tone, a linear build with long arms and legs, good hand width, thick lower body and room to add at least another fifteen pounds of bulk without affecting his explosive burst…Has outstanding body control and balance, showing the explosion to get a clean release and into his routes…Lacks ideal hands, but runs crisp routes, demonstrating the ball adjustment skills to get under the pass instantly…Sometimes uses an exaggerated swim move, but is effective with head fakes and his hip snap to beat the jam consistently…His initial burst lets him explode off the line and get into his patterns in an instant…Uses that speed to gain position when blocking vs. second level defenders and this might be his best asset, especially when he has to reach a 7-tech, as he is quite effective at hooking them.

Has the foot quickness, body control and plant-&-drive agility to come in and out of his breaks…Used mostly on digs, drags and option routes, but has the speed to take the ball up the seam…Has the vertical burst to pull away from defenders in the open and creates mismatches, as linebackers and safeties are too slow to cover him and cornerbacks are too small to tackle him…Moves with good urgency and can set up the defenders with his array of moves, as he runs with good forward lean and leg drive to break tackles…Much more effective as a second level blocker. He has the speed to get out quickly and the vision to locate line-backers…Does a nice job of mirroring the defender in space and will hit with a good thump

Negatives: Has rare timed speed for his position, much like Vernon Davis (49ers), but is too inconsistent fielding the ball cleanly…While Milner is quick to digest plays, he tends to have concentration lapses that result in either costly penalties or drops of easily catchable passes…Will throttle down and stand around the pile rather than initiate up field contact at times…For a player of his size, you would hope that he would take a more aggressive approach, especially attacking the ball away from his frame…If you push him, he will produce, but with added age, you would hope that he would show more urgency in improving the weak areas of his game - consistency, hands and concentration…While he is strong on initial contact, Milner has had a history of ball concentration lapses (see 2006 Western Kentucky, South Carolina and Florida games) that eventually led to him being temporarily benched in 2006…His leaping ability is negated, as he can't bring the ball down and seems to be more conscious of getting yards after the catch rather than securing the ball before running…When blocking in-line, he seems to lack desire and motivation…Can get position quickly, but makes only passive swipes and really seems disinterested in gaining movement…Also takes questionable angles in his down blocks.

Compares To: DANIEL GRAHAM-New England…Like Graham, Milner has excellent athletic ability, but shows too much inconsistency with his ball concentration skills. He will make a sensational catch one second and then bobble several easy throws. Despite his quickness, his hands make him too much of a liability for the passing game and he also needs to do the "little extras" after practice to work on his deficiencies. His speed will entice some team, but his hands will frustrate most coaches.
 
Clark Harris

College: Rutgers Number: 81
Height: 6-6 Weight: 255


Overview

The four-year starter has been a model of consistency for the Scarlet Knights. He compiled a string of 38 consecutive games with at least one reception, the third-longest streak in Big East Conference history. Only three times during his career has Clark been held without a reception. He is regarded by most as the school's finest tight end prospect since the Marco Battaglia era (1992-95).

Clark was a standout tight end and defensive end at Southern Regional High School. He earned All-Ocean County honors from the Times-Observer and Star Ledger, and was an All-Atlantic City Press choice during his senior season. He was rated the 22nd-best tight end in the nation by Student Sports Magazine, adding All-American and All-Region honors from Prep Star.

Harris led the team to a berth in the NJSIAA's South Jersey Group IV playoffs, as he made 29 tackles, including six sacks and seven stops behind the line of scrimmage while also recovering two fumbles, returning one for a score in 2001. He also caught seven passes for 361 yards and three touchdowns that year. Of his thirteen career receptions in a run-oriented offense, five of which went for scores. The three-year starter also handled the long-snapping duties, earning a spot on the New Jersey Football Coaches Association Super 100 football team.

The versatile athlete also played basketball and competed in track. He was selected to compete in the North-South New Jersey All-Star Basketball Game. He finished fifth in the Meet of Champions in the javelin with a throw of 180' 3" as a junior and placed fourth in the javelin at the Penn Relays as a senior. He graduated as a Rotary Club Scholar-Athlete and played for New Jersey in the 2002 Governor's Bowl.

Harris enrolled at Rutgers in 2002, spending the season on the scout team. He moved into the lineup in 2003, catching eighteen passes for 213 yards (11.8 avg) for a run-oriented offense. He also made three tackles (2 solos). As a sophomore, he earned All-Big East Conference first-team honors, as he led the league's tight ends with 53 receptions for 725 yards (13.7 avg) and five touchdowns. He also delivered three solo tackles.

Harris repeated as an All-Big East Conference first-team choice in 2005. He led the team into postseason action, compiling 584 yards with four touchdowns on 38 catches (15.4 avg) while also making one solo tackle. In 2006, Clark continued to start at tight end, but the team shifted back to a run-oriented attack. Through ten games, he ranks second on the team with 24 receptions for 349 yards (14.5 avg) and two scores. He also recorded one solo tackle.

In 45 games at Rutgers, Clark started 30 times. He hauled down 133 passes for 1,871 yards (14.1 avg), both good for sixth on the school's all-time record list. His eleven touchdown catches rank tied for seventh in Scralet Knights annals. He also recorded eight tackles (7 solos).



Analysis

Positives: Has a tall, thick frame with good overall muscle definition…Shows enough of a short area burst to get into his routes, planting and driving with precision coming out of his breaks, despite demonstrating some stiff hips…Alert to soft spots when working into the zone…Normal rep type who can make adjustments on the field…His size presents an inviting target for the quarterback over the middle of the field…Does not have the valid speed to threaten the deep zones, but is good at planting and driving out of his breaks, especially when working in drag routes…Does a good job of using his size creating mismatches vs. the smaller defenders to separate after the catch…Has the body frame to shield the ball from defenders and does a good job of looking the ball in…Shows good effort to secure the ball before running with it and fumbling is not an issue…When he looks the ball in and absorbs it with his body, he does a good job of securing the ball before turning up field.

Negatives: Needs to increase his lower body bulk, as his legs look a bit thin (appears top heavy and could carry another ten pounds of bulk while improving his overall power base)…Must play at a lower pad level when blocking, as he does not have the lower body strength to compensate when he gets too narrow in his stance…Talks a good game off the field, but you don't see that "fire in the belly" attitude you expect from elite players…Has decent upper body power, but perhaps due to his shorter than ideal arms, he struggles to defeat the press, especially vs. linebackers…Gets off the line with a rolling start, so he will not be able to surprise a defender…Needs to generate steadier acceleration down the seam, but does a good job adjusting to off-target throws…Takes a rolling start coming out of his stance, lacking the suddenness to ride up on a defender or gobble up the cushion.

Needs to build to top speed quicker and until he does, he is better served being used only on short, delayed or underneath routes…Can get into his routes underneath, but is too inconsistent in attempts to readily separate…Must be more conscious of timing his leaps rather than looking the ball in, as the cornerbacks and safeties have had success batting passes away from him…Shows an effort to adjust to off-target throws, but his hip stiffness makes him appear mechanical when trying to reach and pluck away from his frame…As a blocker, he must generate more force behind his hand punch and he short arms too much, resulting in defenders slipping off his blocks due to marginal hand placement…Has very good balance, but marginal hip shake running with the ball…Too stiff in his hips to consistently sell the route…Takes soft angle cuts when asked to block in the second level and doesn't seem too interested in neutralizing those linebackers.

Compares To: MATT SCHOBEL-Philadelphia…If utilized in a short area passing attack, Harris has shown the ability to move the chains. But, he lacks fluid hips and speed to stretch the field and is more of a liability as a blocker than even a pester-type. His size is his best asset, but Harris needs to add more strength, especially in the lower body, as he will have to rely more on breaking tackles than trying to elude (lacks the quickness).
 
Joe Newton


College: Oregon State Number: 89
Height: 6-7 Weight: 255


Overview

Regarded as one of the premier tight ends in college football, Newton's absence on the football field in 2005 was one of the main reasons for the offense's struggles. With Biletnikoff Award winner Mike Hass having graduated, Joe is being counted upon to be the primary target in a young Beavers receiving unit when he returns to the gridiron in 2006.

Fully recovered from a ruptured tendon in his left ankle/foot that he suffered last August, Newton is one of the favorites for John Mackey Award honors, which is given to the top tight end in the collegiate ranks. He will not only be counted on to get the tough yardage underneath, but also provide his usual stellar blocking to an offensive line that returns every starter from the 2005 season.

Newton was a first-team Long Beach Press-Telegram Best in the West selection after his senior season at Roseburg High School, receiving seven of the possible ten votes for the team - the highest total ever by a prep player from Oregon at that time. He was named to Parade magazine's All-American squad and added Tacoma News-Tribune Northwest Nugget Team, the Roseburg News-Review All-Century team, and first-team All-State on both offense and defense by The Oregonian. He received Las Vegas Sun "Super 11" honorable mention and was rated the fifth-best overall prospect in the Western Region by Super Prep. Upon graduation, Joe had his jersey #87 retired by the school in January 2002.

In addition to competing at tight end, he played defensive tackle and was named the Defensive Player of the Year for the Southern Oregon Conference. Super Prep rated him the top football player in the state, and Student Sports Magazine selected him among its top ten tight ends in the nation. As a senior, he caught 21 passes for 298 yards (14.2 avg) and four touchdowns in nine games for head coach Thurman Bell, a starter on the 1965 OSU Rose Bowl team. In three seasons on the gridiron, he had 68 receptions for 1,019 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also registered seven quarterback sacks on defense during his final campaign. As a junior, he snared six touchdown passes while gaining 358 yards.

Newton was also was a standout in basketball and track. He won the Class 4A discus title as a senior with a toss of 176'10", more than twelve feet longer than the second-place finisher. Joe was an All-League performer in basketball as a sophomore and junior. He averaged over 18 points as a senior and was offered scholarships from Stanford, Oregon, Washington and California. While he excelled in sports, he was also a solid performer in the classroom, graduating with a 3.78 grade point average.

Newton enrolled at Oregon State in 2002, spending the year performing on the scout team as a redshirt. He backed up Tim Euhus in 2003, but still ranked sixth on the team with thirteen receptions for 155 yards (11.9 avg) and a touchdown. Despite seeing reserve action, six of his catches resulted in first downs, with three coming on third-down plays.

With Euhus having graduated, Newton took over full-time tight end duties for the Beavers in 2004. He earned College Football News All-Sophomore Team accolades and was named All-Pac 10 Conference honorable mention. He finished second on the team with 56 catches for 687 yards (12.3 avg) and seven touchdowns in eleven games, missing the Washington contest and seeing only reserve action vs. Washington State due to a shoulder strain suffered vs. California. He ranked fifth in the nation among tight ends with an average of 4.67 receptions per game and fourth with an average of 57.25 yards receiving per game. 36 of his catches resulted in first downs, including twelve that came on third-down plays. He had eight receptions for 20 yards or longer and added big catches that helped set up sixteen touchdown and four field goal drives for the Beavers.

The 2005 season was supposed to be Joe's breakout campaign. But, early in fall camp, he suffered a ruptured tendon in his left ankle/foot that required surgery in mid-August, forcing him to sit out the entire season. Newton underwent a grueling rehabilitation process throughout the 2005 campaign, fully recovering to reclaim his position as the elite tight end prospect in the West in 2006.

Through the first three games of his final season, Joe ranks second on the team with ten receptions for 97 yards and three touchdowns while also delivering a pair of touchdown-resulting blocks. In 26 games at Oregon State, Newton started thirteen times. He has 79 receptions for 939 yards (11.9 avg) and eleven touchdowns, adding a pair of tackles.



Analysis

Positives: Has that rare-sized frame teams look for in a tight end; with exceptional arm length and big hands, thick thighs and calves, solid overall muscle tone and room on his frame to carry even more bulk with no loss in quickness…Fluid open field runner who is a valid threat to stretch the field or out-muscle defenders to get to the ball in a crowd… Shows above average balance, change of direction agility and body control extending for the ball at its high point…Has the hand/eye coordination to look the ball in over his outside shoulder and shows keen vision to locate the soft spots in the zone…Maintains concentration on the ball in flight and will sacrifice his body to make the play…Comes off the line with good hand usage to prevent from being jammed…Physical presence inside the red zone due to his frame size, using his change of direction agility effectively to escape.

You can see his swim over move that he uses well to defeat the press and the weave in his stride through under-coverage…Builds to top speed nicely and shows the loose hips to glide in his routes and the hip snap to easily change direction…Dangerous target inside the red zone, as he will generally win most jump ball challenges…Long strider who doesn't have the explosive burst to fly past defenders working down field, but he has the ability to stretch the field…Works back to the quarterback well and has a knack for finding the seam on deep routes…Has the hip snap to slide and find holes or bounce off defenders to get open…Makes precise cuts and knows how to use his frame to leverage vs. the smaller defensive backs…Uses his hands well to keep separation vs. the linebackers and safeties when working underneath…Has the ability to bend and weave through his patterns, using his big body well to push and leverage defenders.

Shows a good feel for coverages and is able to jab one direction and break off a route square…With his long arms, he is learning to use them more effectively in attempts to push and shove off when trying to separate…Uses his body well to shield defenders from the ball and will extend for the ball in traffic with no regard for his body (see 2004 Boise State and California games)…Looks very fluid going vertical for the pass and has the body control to maintain balance and the hand/eye coordination to secure the pass over his outside shoulder without breaking stride…Catches the pass well outside his body's framework and is an athletic jumper (36-inch vertical jump) that can frame all kinds of off-target throws…Almost never body catches and has the pluck-&-snatch agility to get to almost any pass thrown his way (only two drops in 2004)…When he climbs into the second level, he is very good at making the cut-off block and keeps his head on a swivel looking for moving targets.

Negatives: Some scouts might want to see him develop more of an inherent mean streak, but ask any defender that he's faced up against and they will tell you that Newton will not hesitate to mix it up when needed…Has the loose hips to separate after the catch, but sometimes runs right into coverage and has to rely on his leg drive to break tackles… Earlier in his career, he did not extend his arms properly to prevent from getting rerouted and needs to keep his hands active to prevent from getting stalled in his route progression…While he has good strength, it sometimes is not shown when the bigger defenders lock on to his body and he needs to remain consistent with his power in order to beat the jam, but he will generally release off the line with smoothness and quickness…Because he lacks a sudden burst, he seems to create better separation down field than in short routes, but he demonstrates the body lean and weight transfer to snap off his breaks and create space off his cuts…Only adequate in attempts to anchor or get movement at the point of attack and needs to follow up quicker with strength and leverage, but has active feet and works hard to sustain…Shows a solid base, good knee bend and desire to face up, but tends to be more finesse than power-oriented in his in-line blocking technique.
 
Kevin Boss


College: Western Oregon Number: 11
Height: 6-7 Weight: 255


Overview

While the average college football fan might not recognize his name, pro scouts are well aware of the pass catching ability that the Wolves' towering tight end can bring to the National Football League next season. Kevin is a huge target for the short area passing game and has proven to be one of the most sure-handed receivers at his position eligible for the 2007 NFL Draft. Many experts say that his clutch receiving skills remind them of former Oakland Raiders standout, Dave Casper.

Prior to enrolling at Western Oregon, Kevin was a standout tight end during his three seasons with the varsity at Philomath High School. He was an honorable mention All-State Class 3A choice as a senior, adding first-team All-ValCo League accolades. He was a second-team All-League choice as a tight end and defensive end during his junior year.
He also played in the East-West Shrine Game in Baker.

Boss lettered three times in basketball as a center. He led the team to the state title in 2002, picking up honorable mention All-State and All-League first-team accolades as a senior. During his junior campaign, Kevin was awarded second-team All-League honors.

Kevin enrolled at Western Oregon in 2002, spending the season as a redshirt on the scout team. He earned a starting job at tight end in 2003, appearing in the team's first six games before missing the final four contests while battling mononucleosis. He earned second-team All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference honors, as he made nine catches for 60 yards (6.7 avg) and one touchdown. He also recovered a fumble.

In 2004, Boss contributed as a multi-sport athlete for the Wolves. The first-team All-GNAC and All-Region tight end started all team games, registering 39 catches for 506 yards (13.0 avg) and five touchdowns on the gridiron. On the basketball court, he averaged 2.4 points and 2.0 rebounds a contest in 26 games.

Kevin continued to compete in both sports during the 2005 season. He started eleven games at tight end, picking up first-team All-American, All-Region and All-GNAC honors. He finished second on the team with a career-high 53 receptions for 621 yards (11.7 avg) and eight touchdowns. He also returned one punt for 13 yards, recorded four solo tackles and recovered one fumble. In 27 games with the hoops squad, Boss averaged 3.5 points per game, pulled down 90 rebounds and led the Wolves with seventeen blocked shots.

In 33 games at Western Oregon, Kevin started 31 times. He made 134 catches for 1590 yards (11.9 avg) and nineteen touchdowns. He was credited with five solo tackles, recovered a pair of fumbles and gained 13 yards on one punt return.



Analysis

Positives: Has a solidly-built frame with room to add at least another ten pounds of bulk with no loss in quickness…Has very well-defined muscles, good bubble, thick thighs and calves, good arm length and large hands…Comes off the line with his pads low and hands extended to jolt and shock the defender to get a clean release off the jam…Demonstrates the hand/eye coordination and natural hands to look the ball in and the leaping ability to get to the throw at its high point…Looks very fluid with good balance throughout his route progression and is quick to uncover…Can separate in the short area and has the valid speed to elude second level defenders and threaten the secondary…Despite his size, he is slippery enough to avoid the jam and has the hip snap to side-step linebackers trying to reroute him…Won't explode off the line, but has the valid speed to gobble up the cushion and surprise the lethargic safety when challenging the deep zone…Uses his size well to shade defenders and does a very nice job of adjusting his routes to set up the defender…By being a long strider, he doesn't appear fast at first coming off the line, but he will surprise a defender when he builds to top acceleration to ride up on his opponent… Flashes the ability to defeat the jam with his feet and maintains his acceleration throughout the routes…Good at uncovering coming off the line and shows the lateral range to escape and get up field. He can also reach and seal a nine-tech…Has the ability to leverage and weave, stick his feet in the ground and create separation by using his power and frame…Shows the power to break tackles and the stride to separate after the catch.

His separation quickness turns defenders out of their backpedal too early and his leg drive is evident when he maintains balance and bounces off when he makes the initial collision with his opponent…Demonstrates good awareness of the sticks and good balance running down the sidelines…Able to maintain position parking over the middle of the field and uses his arms well to get a good push off the defender while maintaining eye contact on the ball in flight…Physical receiver with enough strength to out-battle the defender for the ball and does a good job of looking the ball in over his outside shoulder…Does a fine job of adjusting and contorting his frame to get to the off-target throws and has the balance to maintain his stride when turning up field after the catch…Alert to coverages and has the awareness to locate open lanes…Has made great strides in timing his leap to get to the ball at its highest point and turn suddenly to run with the ball after the catch, thanks largely to his above average balance…Shows proper arm extension to reach for the ball at its high point and the soft hands to look the ball in away from his frame…Has been tackled for a loss only two times on 134 receptions and shows the leg drive to consistently break tackles…With his size and power, he is simply too much to tackle in one-on-one situations…Lowers his pads and squares his shoulders well to simply obliterate the smaller defensive backs that dare to get in his way.

Negatives: Does well in school and is a minimal reps type, but because of time away playing basketball, he still needs to learn the intricacies of the game…More of a power-oriented type rather than one who will explode off the ball, but he uses his hands effectively to escape the jam…Has very good timed speed for his position, but you would want to see him use it to explode off the line more often…Shows crisp plant-&-drive agility to come out of his breaks cleanly, but has not had enough coaching in proper route running…Needs to be more precise with his cuts (takes some soft angle ones), but is very effective on outs and crossing patterns…Will sometimes run into spots in the zone, but generally knows where to settle…Generates a strong hand punch to avoid the jam, but needs to work on better hand placement when blocking in-line (short arms at times)… Takes some soft angle cuts, making him late at times when asked to neutralize a line-backer up field…Also needs to work on improving his foot technique when trying to sustain.
 
Ben Patrick

College: Delaware Number: 8
Height: 6-4 Weight: 268



Overview

After four seasons at Duke University, including three with the varsity as an H-back, Ben decided to transfer to the University of Delaware for his final college season in 2006. The former Blue Devil never had a quality quarterback to get the ball to him and his decision to transfer proved to be the right thing, as he went on to lead all Division 1-AA tight ends in receiving his senior campaign.

At Jenkins High School, Patrick was rated the 15th-best tight end prospect in the country by Rivals.com. He was rated the second-best tight and 41st-best overall prospect in the state of Georgia by Super Prep. The Georgia High School Coaches Association named him the Southeast Georgia Player of the Year in 2001, as he also garnered All-City and All-Southeast Region accolades from Super Prep.

The team Most Valuable Player competed as a quarterback, tight end, linebacker and punter in 2001. He led the team in passing yards, receptions and tackles that season. Ben also lettered in baseball and basketball.

Patrick enrolled at Duke in 2002, spending the season on the scout team adjusting to playing tight end. In 2003, Ben was a third-team Freshman All-American selection by The Sporting News. He appeared in ten games, starting vs. North Carolina. The redshirt freshman finished fifth on the team with seventeen catches for 218 yards (12.8 avg) and one touchdown. He was named a co-recipient of the team's inaugural Challenge Award.

In 2004, Patrick started six of eleven games at H-back. The team captain became only the third tight end in thirty seasons to lead the team in receptions, hauling down 32 passes for 311 yards (9.7 avg) and a touchdown. After wearing jersey #83 the previous two seasons, Ben switched to jersey #8 in 2005. He started eight of ten games, leading the team for the second consecutive year with 252 yards on 30 grabs (8.4 avg).

Patrick transferred to Delaware for the 2006 campaign, again wearing jersey #8. For the third time in his career, he led his team in receptions and also led the Division 1-AA tight ends with a career-high 64 catches for 639 yards (10.0 avg) and six touchdowns.

In 31 games at Duke, Ben started fifteen times. He gained 781 yards with two touchdowns on 79 catches (9.9 avg) and also recorded one solo tackle. For his collegiate career, Patrick started 24 of 42 contests. He caught 143 passes for 1,420 yards (10.3 avg), including eight touchdowns.



Analysis

Positives: Has a thick frame with adequate muscle tone, smooth skin, good chest and arm thickness, good bubble, big shoulders and good upper body muscles with a frame that could carry at least another ten pounds of bulk…Compensates for a lack of speed with good balance and body control through his route progression…Has good balance with the ball in his hands, running with a normal stride…His body control, hand/eye coordination and large hands will generally see him catch most balls away from his frame…His hands and size give quarterbacks a good short area target, as he can bounce off defenders…Knows how to use his size and reach to get a clean push off the jam and is too big for second level defenders to attempt to try and reroute him…Best when sitting down underneath.

Knows how to use his body to push and leverage defenders and while no explosion is evident, he does a good job of using his frame to shield the ball from defenders…When he uses his body and squares his shoulders, Anderson is a load to bring down in isolated coverage…Won't win any foot races, so he has to use his power base to break tackles…Has good balance and body lean to gain valid yardage after the catch…Too stiff to extend and reach for the ball at its high point, but does have the ability to look the ball in and catch away from the frame…Does a good job of squaring his shoulders after the catch and has the functional flexibility (yet has stiff hips), to turn and run with the ball…Might show some flinch working in a crowd, but he has no problems catching outside his frame…Gets most of his separation by squaring his shoulders and generating the leg drive to break tackles.

Negatives: Methodical mover who lacks suddenness or good timed speed, but is effective getting a clean release and into his routes when working in the short area…Despite his size, Patrick is more of a finesse type who will shy away from contact, especially when asked to block…Has good strength, but seems to lack the desire to sustain and defenders can push him back into the pocket, making him a liability in pass protection…Lacks the quick-twitch moves or second gear to get into his routes quickly…Labors when running longer routes and is better served working in the short area over the middle than having him attack the second level…Doesn't have the speed to separate or the loose hips to elude…Has good hand/eye coordination, but seems to back off confrontations in a crowd…Has the upper body strength to make reach blocks or neutralize linebackers at the second level, but lacks the lower body strength and hand placement to lock on and sustain when blocking along the line…Gets too narrow in his stance and lacks good footwork in his kick slide.

Compares To: MIKE SEIDMAN-Carolina…Patrick is a very inviting short area target with natural hands and the size to shield the ball from defenders. He lacks good technique and urgency as a blocker and does not have the valid speed to be a vertical threat. He is best when used on controlled or underneath routes, as he shows good ball security.
 

Jonny Harline

College: BYU Number: 13
Height: 6-4 Weight: 240


Overview

Jonny Harline is an outstanding pass catcher who reminds many scouts of former Denver Broncos standout Shannon Sharpe, for his ability to quickly settle into the soft areas on the field to make the clutch catch. Despite sharing tight end duties with Daniel Coats, he is also capable of lining up as a slot back or out wide as a flanker.

An Honor Roll student at Orem High School, Jonny lettered three times with the football team. He earned first-team All-Region and All-State honors in football, leading the team to the state quarterfinals as a senior. He earned team Most Valuable Player honors that year.
Harline was also an All-State and All-Region selection in basketball, as the hoops squad finished second in the state playoffs during his senior campaign.

Upon graduation, Harline enrolled at Ricks Junior College, where he caught eight touch-down passes and led the Western States Football League as he averaged over 20 yards per reception in 2001 before missing the final two games with a knee injury. He was also a member of Ricks College's Honor Roll and earned All-Region XVIII accolades. Jonny then left for a two-year church mission to New York City.

In 2004, he enrolled at Brigham Young, but saw only limited action on special teams in five games and did not catch any passes. As a junior, Harline started eleven of twelve games, earning All-Mountain West Conference and Academic All-MWC honors. He ranked seventh in the conference with an average of 5.25 catches and 71.08 yards receiving per game. Jonny led the team with a career-high 63 catches for 853 yards (13.5 avg) and five touch-downs. He also recorded four tackles (3 solos), with three of those stops coming vs. California in the Las Vegas Bowl.

As a senior, Harline ranks second on the team with 754 yards on 49 catches (15.4 avg), including eleven touchdowns, earning All-American third-team and All-MWC first-team recognition. His eleven scoring grabs led the NCAA Division 1-A tight ends while his average of 62.83 yards receiving per game ranks second among the nation's tight ends.

In 29 games with the Cougars, including 24 on offense, Jonny started seventeen times while catching 112 passes for 1,607 yards (14.3 avg) and seventeen touchdowns. He also came up with four tackles (3 solos).



Analysis

Positives: Has large, soft hands, long arms, good bubble and adequate lower body thickness…Can catch the ball outside his frame, thanks to excellent arm length and large, soft hands…Shows good movement skills once he gets into his route…Does a good job of locating the soft areas on the field to settle into and shows urgency working back for the ball when the quarterback is pressured…Demonstrates true courage sacrificing his body to make the play (see 2005 Boston College and Eastern Illinois games-played with a shoulder separation)…Will battle for the ball in traffic and plays with good intensity attacking the ball in flight…Effective at using his long arms and large hands to generate a good push coming off the snap to defeat the press…He is lined up wide on several occasions due to his ability to settle in the short area's soft spots…Does a much better job on drag and option routes than when working up the seam.

Effective with delays too set up his routes…Won't make sharp cuts, but does move effectively to settle underneath…Has the long reach to push off the defender and times his leaps to get to the ball at its high point…Despite some hip stiffness, Harline does a nice job of getting low to scoop up the ball or look it in over his outside shoulder…Won't just suddenly turn and snatch the ball, but with his long arms, he has no problems extending for it…Has the naturally long arms, soft, large hands and the ability to catch outside his frame…Does not need to rebuild up to top speed after the catch, doing a nice job of remaining in stride.

Negatives: Has a soft-looking frame with adequate muscle definition, but needs to add more bulk and can carry at least another fifteen pounds…His weight room strength fails to translate to the football field, especially when blocking…Has hip stiffness that is noticeable when having to change direction or redirect to the ball (see 2005 San Diego State game)…Won't step away from blocking assignments, but he lacks the finishing ability or strength to lock on and control…Mature, responsible sort, but has more of a wide receiver's mentality as a blocker than that of a tight end (prefers to finesse rather than stalk)…Lacks the hip flexibility to redirect and will then struggle to get into his route… Does not have the foot speed to consistently escape and must rely on his hand placement to get a clean release…Lacks the loose hips to avoid defenders and without a second gear, will struggle to separate after a catch if the defenders are already closing on him.

Can't avoid the jam by using his feet and doesn't have the moves to set up and ride up on the defender…When asked to attack the deep secondary, he tends to round and gather on his cuts, as his marginal hip snap prevents him from opening up or planting and driving well in and out of his breaks…Has a tendency to trap some passes (see 2005 San Diego State and 2006 Arizona and Boston College games) and must be more conscious of securing the ball to prevent the costly fumble (must distribute the ball away from the defender better)…Gives good effort, but his weight room strength fails to translate to the field when working in-line…Can get run over and pushed back into the pocket when challenging the bull rush and his hip stiffness shows when he tries to take angles to attack second level defenders.

Compares To: BO SCAIFE-Tennessee…Harline will never be considered a deep threat, but like Scaife, he could make a nice living as a motion tight end that is used on quick outs, hitches and screens. He lacks the size, bulk and power to be utilized as a blocker and he is not considered a fullback candidate because of those issues. What he does best is settle under the ball and catch it with defenders all over him. He just lacks the separation speed after the catch to gain more yardage.
 
Oh man. They said Ben Patrick has "smooth skin"! Gotta have that to be a good tight end. They also compared Spaeth to Courtney Anderson, that scares the shit out of me.
 
Boss looks like a good investment of a day 2 pick even if we take Miller in round 2.
 
WOW I am dissapointed in the depth here. I was hoping it was better we need a impacting TE in the worse way??
 
Isn't Jerramy Stevens a free agent?

This is the kind of guy that Al would covet. Great measurables --- Big, strong, good blocker and can catch the ball.

Now a couple of things on Stevens: 1) he's a dick; 2) He's been inconsistent; 3) he's got some baggage. But it doesn't appear the Seahawks will break the bank for this cat. Maybe Al steps up and looks for his next rebel reclamation project.
 
BigTron said:
Him and Brayton will get along great.
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Well I hate Stevens UNLESS he becomes a Raider (see Sapp, Romo and some others). ;)

As for Brayton, fuck him. If he's that petty he doesn't belong on this team. He hasn't exactly been lighting up the NFL in his brilliant career.
 
CrossBones said:
Well I hate Stevens UNLESS he becomes a Raider (see Sapp, Romo and some others). ;)

As for Brayton, fuck him. If he's that petty he doesn't belong on this team. He hasn't exactly been lighting up the NFL in his brilliant career.
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Exactly. Brayton would have a tough time even making this roster if the team decides to sign/draft a decent DE and they allow Huntley to compete for a starting job.

In fact, I'd prefer Huntley & TBD over Brayton.

Burgess & Sapp put up double digit sack totals with practically ZERO pressure from Brayton on the other side. Even a step slow (at DE) Tommy Kelly can provide more push than Brayton. Zero sacks for a starting DE? Bwahahahahahaha

Let's go after Justin Smith from Cincy & give Huntley more reps.
 
gst8 said:
Cut Brayton.

Problem solved.
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A-fuckin'-men.
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Did our boy HB get a triple fin nutjob getting tubes on some tasty waves?

He sure has a lot of time lately....

Maybe the dudes got blue balls and cant work.. Maybe we should all start a fund...

He sure has a lotta free time on his hands...

My bet says he's quit his job, made a bong outta a coconut and living off the family reserves...

Anyone got the skinny?
 
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