JetNation Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 1. Jace Amaro- Texas Tech (6’5″ 260lbs) Amaro is the best overall tight end in the draft. His size and strength make it hard for linebackers to stay with him and even harder for safeties to be physical with him. He has the most reliable hands at the position for this draft. He needs to learn how to drive block and scoop block more effectively so he can become a three down asset, but the athleticism at his size and ability to catch the ball in tight spaces makes Amaro the best overall tight end in 2014. He made dramatic improvements in his route running this season and Texas Tech used him in a variety of different positions in the passing game. He uses his frame to shield defenders off and has a knack for winning most 50/50 passes his way because of his ability to jump and catch with his hands. He can be relied upon to get open in the red zone, as well as, on pivotal third downs. If he can eliminate false step off the line of scrimmage, he’s most definitely going to be a tough cover in the NFL. With some fine tuning, Amaro will make some quarterback very happy because of his ability to separate from the defenders who will cover him at the next level. There aren’t too many linebackers and safeties in the NFL right now who can stop a pass catcher as big and physical as Amaro. 2. Eric Ebron- North Carolina (6’4″ 245lbs) Ebron is the most enticing TE in the draft. His versatility is what enamors scouts. His hands are a bit inconsistent, but nothing too concerning to pass up on. Ebron can line up as a traditional tight end or out wide in the slot. Similar to a wide receiver, Ebron is very explosive out of his breaks and catches the ball with his hands. His blocking is inconsistent as expected with most young tight ends, but he is a slightly better run blocker than Amaro. He is built in the mold of a Vernon Davis, although Ebron is slightly less athletic than Davis. He will need to become a smarter route runner in the NFL and show he can get separation near the line of scrimmage not just down the field. His ceiling is high and his athletic ability makes him an asset to any offense and a threat to all defenses. 3. Troy Nicklas- Notre Dame (6’6″ 270lbs). Nicklas surprised many by declaring for this year’s draft, but his size and ability certainly translate to Sundays. Following in the shoes of last year’s first round pick TE Tyler Eifert out of Notre Dame, Nicklas had himself a solid season for the Irish. Eifert had a successful rookie season and Nicklas should follow suit for sure. He was mainly used as a checkdown by quarterback Tommy Rees this season, but he was reliable and caught everything thrown his way. He’s the biggest of the top three tight ends in this draft. He is a slower route runner than Amaro and Ebron but he uses his body well to create his own separation. At the end of the 2014 NFL season, don’t be surprised if Nicklas has the most receptions of any rookie tight end. He’s the most well-rounded tight end of the three top guys. 4. Austin Seferian-Jenkins- Washington (6’6″ 260lbs) Seferian-Jenkins was the number one TE prospect going into the 2013 season. However, his numbers declined this year as a result of quarterback issues at Washington and him being one of the only real weapons in their passing game. Don’t be fooled by stats Seferian-Jenkins is a dangerous skill position player. He is large, physical at the line of scrimmage and extremely hard to cover. The common attribute of all four of these tight ends is that they all create mismatch nightmares. Seferian-Jenkins has less than elite speed and explosiveness, but his size alone makes him an asset in red zone offense. He will be your typical “checkdown” tight end at the next level. If a team is looking for a traditional tight end and not a guy who can stretch the middle of the field Seferian-Jenkins is the best guy in the draft. There are off the field concerns, as well, having gotten arrested for DUI in March of 2013, but he hasn’t been in trouble since. Other tight ends to watch for at the end of day one and two of the draft include: 5. – C.J. Fiedorowicz, Iowa (6’7″ 265lbs) 6. – Marcel Jensen, Fresno State (6’6″ 270lbs) 7. – Xavier Grimble, USC (6’5″ 255lbs) 8. – Arthur Lynch, Georgia (6’5″ 260lbs) 9. – Joe Don Duncan, Dixie State (6’4″ 270lbs) 10. – Jacob Pedersen, Wisconsin (6’4″ 240lbs) View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Slightlyy less athletic than Vernon Davis is a massive compliment. Davis was maybe still is one of the two or three top athletes in the league and a slam dunk top 6 piick in that loaded 2006 draft. Hiiiiiiigh praise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Just haven't gotten around to watching too much Texas Tech or UNC football this year to really make a judgement, but I do love me some ASJ and if he drops, he could be great value. He reminds me a lot of Jason Witten. CrazyCarl or an other ND fan, how'd Nicklas play this year? The couple times I watched ND play, he struck me as someone who's going to have a lot more success at the NFL level than he did in college, which is always a good thing in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 North Carolina's Eric Ebron could be NFL's 'next great tight end' By Bucky Brooks NFL Media analyst In his weekly Scout's Take notebook, former NFL scout Bucky Brooks takes a look at the biggest developments in college football and how the NFL community is reacting to them. Among his topics this week (click on link to take you directly there): The copycat nature of the NFL has prompted several teams to look for an ultra-athletic pass catcher capable of dominating between the hashes. Savvy offensive coordinators are looking to build a dynamic passing game around the next Jimmy Graham or Antonio Gates that enters the league. Based on the buzz circulating in NFL circles, the next great tight end could be North Carolina's Eric Ebron. The 6-foot-4, 245-pound junior is a long, rangy basketball-like athlete with size, speed and agility to overwhelm defenders on the second level. He is simply too fast and explosive for most linebackers to shadow down the seam, but is too big and physical for safeties and nickel corners to hold up in coverage. With such a decided advantage against defenders, Ebron offers offensive coordinators an intriguing option to use to create mismatches in space. Against Miami (Fla.), Ebron's exceptional talent and potential was on display in an eight-catch, 199-yard performance that showcased his versatile skills as a hybrid tight end. He made plays down the seam on vertical routes, while also gaining separation from defenders on short- and intermediate crossing routes. Additionally, Ebron showed the ability to run away from the defense on "catch-and-run" passes, which makes him a dangerous threat in a passing game that places a premium on getting the ball quickly into the hands of playmakers. (SouthernJet Note: This sentence is a Big Plus to help Geno IMHO) From a blocking standpoint, Ebron is a sticky blocker capable of battling physical defenders on the edges. Although he isn't the nastiest or most physical blocker at the point of attack, Ebron does a decent job of using body position to stay in front of defenders to seal the edges. Now, he still needs to make major strides to thrive as an end-line tight end at the next level, but he is certainly a functional blocker capable of staying on the field as a "move" tight end in open formations. With Ebron flashing some of the same traits that have made Graham and Gates dominant pass catchers in league where athleticism is valued at the tight end position, the North Carolina standout could emerge as the top tight end in the 2014 or 2015 draft class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I wouldn't be disappointed in the least if the Jets went with Amaro or Ebron in the first and a Decker or Tate or Maclin in FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I wouldn't be disappointed in the least if the Jets went with Amaro or Ebron in the first and a Decker or Tate or Maclin in FA. agree, although I favor Ebron probably cause I saw all his home games at stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 The only dude I've seen multiple times on this list is Ebron..who looks like a freak athlete and has the potential to be a game breaker TE. I can tell you Lynch from UGA is a solid all around TE. Great blocker, decent pass catcher...could be a good late round pick. Where is Nick O'Leary from FSU being projected? He's got that H-Back type feel to him but I think he could be a mid round sleeper pick from a big school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Where is Nick O'Leary from FSU being projected? To the Patriots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 The only dude I've seen multiple times on this list is Ebron..who looks like a freak athlete and has the potential to be a game breaker TE. I can tell you Lynch from UGA is a solid all around TE. Great blocker, decent pass catcher...could be a good late round pick. Where is Nick O'Leary from FSU being projected? He's got that H-Back type feel to him but I think he could be a mid round sleeper pick from a big school. I think he is staying in school- I thought i saw that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 To the Patriots. Haha - he'd be a great fit there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I would not be unhappy with either of these two top guys as our pick at 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickJetFan Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I think Lynch deserves to be above 6 maybe even 4 or 5 on that list... 8 is just silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Is Logan Thomas going to play TE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Fun picks for us in round 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 what kind of face is Jace Amero making in that picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Signing someone like Pettigrew who's a great blocker and pairing him with Cumberland isn't awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 what kind of face is Jace Amero making in that picture? Hey baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Do these guys crack stick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Signing someone like Pettigrew who's a great blocker and pairing him with Cumberland isn't awful. Ugh! Time to move up and move on from Cumberland. Pettigrew would be a good guy to add, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Any chance Ebron or Amaro falls to us in the 2nd round? Not likely right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stugotz81 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Ebronnnnnnn pleaseeeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 ID check on amaro he looks like he's 28 year old, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77DRAFT Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 two out of the top ten is not unreasonalbe with Cumby. Two receivers two ends and a few roles of tape, that's our draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 ID check on amaro he looks like he's 28 year old, lol He looks like a 40 year old insurance salesman from Phoenix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 There's a few intersting TEs this year. Hopefully we'll get one in the first two rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 He looks like a 40 year old insurance salesman from Phoenix. that has to the the TE coach at his school or something, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eboozer Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Any chance Ebron or Amaro falls to us in the 2nd round? Not likely right? Probably not, but, Nicklas (6'6" 270) or ASJ (6'6" 260) Could easily be there for us. Can't wait for FA and the Draft. Idzik could really put us over the top if he can maneuver through this draft effectively; acquiring more picks, or future picks for minimal moves down, while also landing quality players in need positions, would set us up nicely for the foreseeable future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Talkin TE... there's at least 2 pretty good prospects in the EW today. Crockett Gillmore Col State and Jordan Nejvar Baylor. (pron. "ni-ver") . Nejvar especially seems badass. this article is from a denver beater and remember they found Julius thomas at the EW 2 years ago http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1927744-denver-broncos-2014-draft-a-scouting-guide-for-east-west-shrine-game/page/6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Kipers TE rankings: Tight ends1. *Eric Ebron, North Carolina2. *Jace Amaro, Texas Tech3. *Troy Niklas, Notre Dame4. *Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington5. *Richard Rodgers, California6. *Jake Murphy, Utah7. *Colt Lyerla, Oregon8. C.J. Fiedorowicz, Iowa9. *Xavier Grimble, USC10. Joe Don Duncan, Dixie St.Updates: While Ebron and Amaro were ranked in the same position on my last version, it's Niklas who has really jumped. Seferian-Jenkins is a tantalizing talent if he's still around midway through Round 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Will be interesting to see who takes a shot on Lyerla. Really good TE class this year, very nice timing for the Jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Will be interesting to see who takes a shot on Lyerla. Really good TE class this year, very nice timing for the Jets I remember saying how close his skillset was to Hernandez last year. Turns out they're more similar than I thought. Kids got legit second round talent, if he keeps his head on he could climb boards like Mathieu did last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 ASJ was my pick two seasons ago and remains my favorite. Reminds me a lot of Jason Witten. Plays with a nasty streak and is already a solid blocker, so should see the field early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 ASJ was my pick two seasons ago and remains my favorite. Reminds me a lot of Jason Witten. Plays with a nasty streak and is already a solid blocker, so should see the field early. His only issue was being on an offense that featured Bishop Sankey. They rode that kid into the sunset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eboozer Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Finley, Dickson, Graham(Texans), Pettigrew, Chandler.... which of these FA do you sign so if all the stud TE's are gone, you have a fall back. Didn't even put Jimmy Graham in there... Saints sign or Tag him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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