Tight End

1) Jermaine Gresham (Oklahoma)- 9.2
Will be a matchup nightmare in the NFL. Very athletic with good hands and great in the red zone. Can line up as a receiver and may be utilized this way frequently in the NFL considering his mediocre blocking ability. Has the tools (strength, long arms) to be an effective blocker but the effort is not always there. Sometimes seems to lack focus and/or discipline and this is seen in lapses in route running and blocking assignments. Regardless of these issues and a knee injury that ruled Gresham out of his entire senior season, the overall physical package is too overwhelming for him to slip out of the first round.

2) Aaron Hernandez (Florida)- 8.8
Excellent receiving tight end with good hands and the ability to pick up yards after the catch. He became Tim Tebow’s go-to guy by the end of the season and improved throughout the year. If teams become wary of Gresham for some reason, Hernandez has enough ability to be the first tight end drafted. However, he lacks the upside of Gresham by a fair margin.

3) Anthony McCoy (USC)- 8.5
Not particularly productive at USC but possesses the tools to becoming a solid tight end in the NFL. Has good height and runs well. Has solid hands and is a good blocker. Willing to work hard and improve his game. Overall, very well-rounded but doesn’t have any elite skills that will stand out at the NFL level.