Strengths:
• Great blocker, natural knee bender
• Big frame with room to add more
• Catches passes away from body
• Makes smooth cuts in and out of breaks
• Excels in middle of the field
Weaknesses:
• Not very athletic, poor release
• Won't beat defenders with speed
• Not dominant in any aspect
• Often off balance in routes/blocking
Injury History:
• Missed 4 games in 2008 with a broken foot
Notes:
His father, Riki, was an All-Conference LB at USC and played on the 49ers and Raiders --
Has played FB for USC at times -- #2 TE who will be used more in the blocking game than receiving game.
NFL Player Comparison: John Gilmore
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
REC |
YDS |
YPC |
TD |
| 2007 |
RS |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 2008 |
9 |
4 |
58 |
14.5 |
0 |
| 2009 |
13 |
6 |
41 |
6.8 |
1 |
| 2010 |
13 |
20 |
229 |
11.5 |
3 |
| 2011 |
12 |
22 |
133 |
6.0 |
2 |
| Totals |
47 |
52 |
461 |
8.9 |
6 |
|
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