The mistake we (including myself here) make every year is to read the scouting reports and watch highlights on a few guys that we haven't seen, then just trust the scouts. They miss, too.
If I told you how many times I heard Tyler Eifert, only to rebut with "but, Ertz is better", which he appears to be so far. I just happened to watch Ertz that year - he was easily the best mismatch maker.
Having said that, I like a few TEs' this year. Don't know that any of them is the next Jimmy Graham, but, of the ones I've seen, there are a few 3rd round or later good/capable TEs with flaws.
- Walford from Miami is a little slow-ish, but, blocks well, gets open, and has good hands. I've seen him as high as 2nd rounder, but, suspect his 40-time will cause him to be available for the Steelers in the 3rd, if they want him.
- the kid at Fla state (O'Leary) is a bit of a throwback. Tough SOB that catches every thing. Will work his arse off to get open, to block. Just a little small-ish (think he's 6'3" or so). Being Jack Nicklaus' grandson, you'd think his eye-hand coordination is just genetic;
- the TE from Louisville (Christian) is a pretty athletic TE - probably the late-round steal this year at TE. They got lucky he left Fla to come join Charlie Strong and crew. This year, they just had crap at QB to throw to him. Again, his problem will be that he's only 6'3" ish, but, that's why he's a 6-FA option
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