Strengths:
• Large frame with long arms and huge wingspan
• Excellent athleticism and very impressive speed
• Big, strong, reliable hands and good ball skills
• Has ability to get vertical and stretch the seam
• Crafty route runner who knows how to get open
• Superb leaping ability and terrific body control
• Nice instincts / awareness; played in pro system
• Smart and coachable with fantastic work ethic
• Productive w/ a lot of high-quality experience
Weaknesses:
• Isn't much of a blocking threat, especially in-line
• Lacks strength and power and isn't real physical
• Not particularly shifty or elusive after the catch
• Average explosion, burst and change of direction
• Battled some injuries so durability is a concern
Injury History:
• Underwent back surgery following the 2009 season
• Missed some action with apparent concussion in 2011
• Hindered throughout pre-draft process by ankle injury
Notes:
A 2½-year starter for the Cardinal --- Named 2nd Team All-Pac-10 in 2010 and 1st Team All-Pac-12 in 2011 --- Set the Stanford all-time record for touchdowns by a tight end --- A pass catching specialist who emerged as the top tight end in this class after a big senior campaign and impressive workouts --- May get pushed up draft boards a bit due to the success Rob Gronkowski in New England and also because tight end is widely considered to be one of, if not the, weakest positions in the 2012 NFL Draft --- Is somewhat one-dimensional but if healthy has the physical tools and intangibles to be a solid starter at next level.
NFL Player Comparison: Greg Olsen
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
REC |
YDS |
YPC |
TD |
| 2007 |
RS |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 2008 |
12 |
13 |
176 |
13.5 |
0 |
| 2009 |
13 |
21 |
266 |
12.7 |
1 |
| 2010 |
13 |
28 |
434 |
15.5 |
7 |
| 2011 |
13 |
34 |
667 |
19.6 |
10 |
| Totals |
51 |
96 |
1,543 |
16.1 |
18 |
|
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