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Best TE's in the draft?

Mar 17, 2022 at 9:50 PM
Originally posted by irishluder:
Im balls deep in Jelani Woods

He show chased the athletic numbers which is great and all, but why I watch the combine is for the movement drills, the gauntlet, how they carry themselves under pressure, Jelani absolutely caught my eye in every aspect, he would be the only TE I would be comfortable spending a pick on before round 7. He could go round 4, I wouldn't make that investment because he have kittle, but if he's there in the 5th and the other needs dont show value then I'd take him and know we have a quality #2 who has the upside to be a #1 if Kittle gets injured.

Not how I'd put it, but I agree with you on the prospect. A nice blend of size, athleticism and receiving skills. Co-signed.
Mar 18, 2022 at 5:33 AM
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Not a lot of love for Ruckert here. That's who I would love to see us get. Great hands, deceptive speed, long frame, and he is a better blocker than many analysts give him credit.
Mar 18, 2022 at 7:34 AM
Originally posted by BrianSaybean:
I had em ranked this way:

TE:

1. Trey McBride Colorado State

2. Isaiah Likely Coastal Carolina

3. Jalen Wydermyer Texas A&M

4. Greg Dulcich UCLA

5. Jeremy Ruckert Ohio State

Sleeper: James Mitchell Virginia Tech

Derrick Deese Jr is nice too but if I drafted him I might try to convert him to OL. He's a great blocker in the run game and he would probably have a better future as an undersized Guard.

OL? He weighed in at 235, I don't think that's ever going to happen. He'd need to put on 55-60 pounds and I don't know any player who was able to add more than around 30-35 or so after coming to the NFL.
Mar 19, 2022 at 12:27 AM
Co-signed.
Mar 23, 2022 at 11:22 PM
Originally posted by m_brockalexander:
Originally posted by irishluder:
Im balls deep in Jelani Woods

He show chased the athletic numbers which is great and all, but why I watch the combine is for the movement drills, the gauntlet, how they carry themselves under pressure, Jelani absolutely caught my eye in every aspect, he would be the only TE I would be comfortable spending a pick on before round 7. He could go round 4, I wouldn't make that investment because he have kittle, but if he's there in the 5th and the other needs dont show value then I'd take him and know we have a quality #2 who has the upside to be a #1 if Kittle gets injured.

Not how I'd put it, but I agree with you on the prospect. A nice blend of size, athleticism and receiving skills. Co-signed.

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Mar 24, 2022 at 9:22 AM
6-6 258 34" arms probably available in the 5th or maybe after.
[ Edited by Izyniner on Mar 24, 2022 at 9:23 AM ]
Mar 24, 2022 at 1:54 PM
What's the best named TE among prospects? Anyone on Jake Butt's level?
Mar 25, 2022 at 3:35 PM
I don't think that's our biggest need. But maybe late for depth. Because we do get a lot of injuries there.
Mar 27, 2022 at 6:21 AM
Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
I don't think that's our biggest need. But maybe late for depth. Because we do get a lot of injuries there.

TE does feel like an under the radar need. The Niners have been trying to find a bargain bin compliment to Kittle for years. Maybe this is the year they could find a day 3 diamond in the rough?
[ Edited by Butter on Mar 27, 2022 at 7:46 AM ]
Mar 28, 2022 at 11:45 AM
Originally posted by Karma:
Not a lot of love for Ruckert here. That's who I would love to see us get. Great hands, deceptive speed, long frame, and he is a better blocker than many analysts give him credit.

Good player. A lot of people assumed his production would take off last year, but it did just the opposite. Ohio State is very much a vertical passing team, though, and having 3 future first rounders at wide receiver makes it hard to get the ball to Ruckert.

Like you said, though, he has a massive frame and very soft hands. Not the quickest, but better than average speed for a tight end when he gets going. Could be a wonderful seam and redzone target for somebody.
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Mar 28, 2022 at 2:10 PM
Originally posted by DaBeegDeek:
Originally posted by Karma:
Not a lot of love for Ruckert here. That's who I would love to see us get. Great hands, deceptive speed, long frame, and he is a better blocker than many analysts give him credit.

Good player. A lot of people assumed his production would take off last year, but it did just the opposite. Ohio State is very much a vertical passing team, though, and having 3 future first rounders at wide receiver makes it hard to get the ball to Ruckert.

Like you said, though, he has a massive frame and very soft hands. Not the quickest, but better than average speed for a tight end when he gets going. Could be a wonderful seam and redzone target for somebody.

Deebo, Aiyuk and Kittle may have a similar effect.
Mar 28, 2022 at 2:46 PM
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Originally posted by DaBeegDeek:
Good player. A lot of people assumed his production would take off last year, but it did just the opposite. Ohio State is very much a vertical passing team, though, and having 3 future first rounders at wide receiver makes it hard to get the ball to Ruckert.

Like you said, though, he has a massive frame and very soft hands. Not the quickest, but better than average speed for a tight end when he gets going. Could be a wonderful seam and redzone target for somebody.

Funny how having top talent was used against one QB but not another.
Apr 14, 2022 at 2:22 PM
Apr 14, 2022 at 5:24 PM
Originally posted by 808niner4lyphe:

This is the guy I want if they take a TE. Elite ras score. Kid started off a a blocking TE and finally got some play in the passing game. I think he could be a decent 2 with a lot of upside.
Apr 14, 2022 at 5:49 PM
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by 808niner4lyphe:

This is the guy I want if they take a TE. Elite ras score. Kid started off a a blocking TE and finally got some play in the passing game. I think he could be a decent 2 with a lot of upside.

Agreed on a lot of upside. My nephew plays for Virginia and I watched all their games last season. Jelani is a legit prospect with a lot of upside, Oklahoma State didn't do him any favors by misusing him. The potential is there, would love to have him in red and gold.
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