7th round TE Prospect on my radar

[RustyBourneHorse]

Well, I know that there are some who are very much interested in drafting a TE, especially with the departure of James Hanna. There's a 7th round TE Prospect on my radar: The prospect is Ryan Izzo of Florida State. Here's his profile: https://www.nfl.com/prospects/ryan-izzo?id=32462018-0002-5601-0594-a3fedd573c18

Below are his strengths and weaknesses. What do you guys think?


Strengths

• Thickly-muscled with the size and demeanor of a Y-tight end
• Plays with desired level of aggression at the point of attack
• Gets into targets with good initial stroke behind his pads
• Will ride on the tough blocks and is active in trying to re-establish leverage throughout the rep
• Good adjustment in space as a blocker
• Excellent lead blocking option on the move with some dog to him
• Has feel for leverage in his routes and how to create space down the field
• Sharp plant-and-turn allows for tight angles out of his breaks
• Soft hands with natural attack of the ball away from his body when able
• Aggressive runner after the catch
• Gives as good as he gets

Weaknesses

• False steps into routes from a stand-up position
• Can be a little heavy into his routes
• Lacks quickness and can't create much separation out of his breaks
• Needs help uncovering through scheme and is more of a zone-beater than man-winner
• Can be hung up and slowed in his routes by physical linebackers in man coverage
• Agility is below average
• Can do a better job of working back to the throw and making himself a more available target
• Struggles to sink and save the low throws
• Has been penalized 18 times during his three-year stint including eight holding and seven false start penalties

 

[blindzebra]

If we take a TE he needs to be athletic and a pass catcher not an inline blocker. The offense is going to a spread RPO scheme, we need a TE that can overpower corners and out quick safeties and LBs.

 

[cowboyec]

David Wells,San Diego St....he "looks" like a Cowboy.

but don't count out Blake Jarwin...they kept him around for a reason.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

David Wells,San Diego St....he "looks" like a Cowboy.

but don't count out Blake Jarwin...they kept him around for a reason.

Those two would be fine by me too.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

If we take a TE he needs to be athletic and a pass catcher not an inline blocker. The offense is going to a spread RPO scheme, we need a TE that can overpower corners and out quick safeties and LBs.

Hmm, but, what if we were able to convert Izzo to OT?

 

[Canada180]

If he was any slower he'd be continued

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

If he was any slower he'd be continued

True about how slow he is. Though, like I said, I could see him converting to tackle. He's got excellent blocking skills according to his profile. Plus, once we get down on the goal line, I could see him becoming a declared eligible receiver at TE if needed.

 

[Bigdog]

David Wells,San Diego St....he "looks" like a Cowboy.

but don't count out Blake Jarwin...they kept him around for a reason.

Great minds think alike because he is who I would love to get in the 7th also.

 

[Cattle_Rancher]

I like Wolf from Tennessee