1. Hunter Henry, Arkansas, 6-4 1/2 250: Henry is a bit undersized and an average blocker at best but he is a good route runner who has a feel for getting into open spaces and he can seperate after the catch. Henry is a move tight end who can be used to create match-ups. He reminds me a lot of a Jacob Tamme and Garrett Graham. He’s on the smaller side but he is a good receiver with plus hands who runs good routes. I think he is a second round talent.

2. Nick Vannett, Ohio State, 6-6 257: Vannett is the most complete tight end in this draft. He is a good blocker who gets movement and plays with good technique. Has he experience with lining up in different spots thanks to his role in Ohio State’s offense. Vannett is a quality route runner who can run after the catch and pick up additional yards. He has plus hands and he can high point the ball in jump ball situations. He’s a bit raw but he has terrific upside and has the look of a day two prospect.

3. Jerell Adams, South Carolina, 6-5 247: Adams has the most upside of any tight end in this draft. He’s raw and doesn’t always play up to his ability but he is a match-up guy who can moved around in formations and personnel groupings. Adams runs good routes and can separate after the catch. He is a red zone target who can win one on one match-ups against linebackers and safeties. He’s an average blocker right now. He’ll need to get stronger and develop in this area but there is not doubt he can be better. Adams best football is ahead of him. He’ll be a great value pick late in day two.

4. Austin Hooper, Stanford, 6-3 1/2 254: Hooper is a good route runner who gets in and out of cuts and can separate after the catch. He is an effective seam route runner who can catch the ball on the run and pick up additional yards. Solid blocker. Takes good angles, maintain contact and finishes his blocks. A bit undersized but he’ll be used as a move tight end at the next level. Has the make to be a good second tight end.

5. Tyler Higbee, Western Kentucky, 6-5 1/2 249: Super productive in Jeff brohm’s spread offense. Higbee put up big numbers. He was arrested last month so that will no doubt hurt his draft stock. Big, rangy target who runs good routes and can separate after the catch. Effective on seam, corner and option routes. Average blocker. Struggles to bend and he doesn’t like contact. Lazy in this area. Reminds me of Coby Fleener but I don’t think he’s as tough Fleener was coming out of Stanford. A day three prospect.

6. Bryce Williams, East Carolina, 6-5 1/2 257: Williams has good size and he runs good routes but he’s a bit unpolished. He is a good blocker who takes good angles, establishes position and gets movement. Tough. He’s not afraid to mix it up as an on line or off line blocker. Williams runs a good seam route but the other vertical routes he runs to be refined. Has the potential to start or be a quality back up.

7. Henry Kreiger Coble, Iowa, 6-4 250: Coble is a move tight end. He runs good red zone routes and he has a feel for finding the open spaces in a coverage. He has plus hands and he can high point the ball. Coble is an effective blocker because he takes good angles and fits into defenders. He will be effective as a lead blocker in the NFL because he can engage in space. Well coached at Iowa. Coble has the look of a quality second tight end.

8. Jake McGee, Florida, 6-5 1/2 250: McGee is a project. I think he has the tools to be a starting tight end but he needs to continue to develop. he is a good route runner and he has a feel for the dead spots in zone coverage. He can win match ups in the red zone against safeties and nickel corners. McGee is a willing blocker but he needs to learn to fit into blocks better and sustain his blocks. A day three pick with future potential.

9. Beau Sandlund, Montana State, 6-4 1/2 253: Sandlund is another move tight end who runs good routes and has an understanding for finding openings in zone coverage. He is an effective blocker who gets into position and has a strong upper body. he can move people. He’s undersized as an in line blocker but there is no doubt he can be effective as a lead blocker. Sandlund can play special teams as well. A day three prospect.

10. Ryan Malleck, Virginia Tech, 6-4 1/2 247: Another move tight end who played in a run first offense at Virginia Tech. Malleck is a good blocker who is physical and technically sound. He’s not a great route runner but he runs good enough routes underneath and knows how to get open. He is an effective red zone target. He is a second tight end at the most. Another candidate to play special teams.