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Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame: Eifert staked his claim to being the first tight end selected in April's draft with a complete combine workout. He tested well, timing 4.68 seconds in the 40-yard dash, touching 35.5 inches in the vertical jump as well as posting a broad jump of 9 feet, 11 inches. He kept the momentum going during position drills, displaying next level receiving skills and the ability to pluck the ball from the air at full speed. Eifert has established himself as a first-round pick and may break into the top 20 picks based on Saturday's results.
Zach Ertz, Stanford: Ertz was in the middle of the pack during the testing portion of the workout, timing 4.76 in the 40 and touching 30.5 inches in the vertical jump. His pass-catching performance was another story. Ertz ran sharp, crisp routes and never lost speed or balance. He was natural catching the ball and looked like a receiver in a tight end's body. Critics will nitpick his workout, but Ertz showed all the skills required of a first-round tight end.
Chris Gragg, Arkansas: Gragg missed seven games last season with a leg injury, but was in prime form Saturday. He opened by running the 40 in 4.5 seconds, the fastest of any tight end in attendance. His other results included a vertical jump of 37.5 inches and broad jump of 10 feet, 5 inches, both exceptional marks. Gragg looked athletic during position drills, rarely dropping a pass and displaying an undeniable downfield burst to the long ball. He's more of a move tight end who struggles as a blocker but lived up expectations after an injury-riddled season.
Vance McDonald, Rice: McDonald has been steadily rising up draft boards and once again impressed scouts. His marks included 4.69 seconds in the 40, 31 reps on the bench press and 9 feet, 11 inches in the broad jump -- exceptional numbers, considering McDonald measured 6-4 and 267-pounds during weigh-ins. He looked equally athletic during position drills, catching the ball well throughout the session and showing the ability to effortlessly make the deep reception in stride. McDonald's combine workout likely will help move him into the draft's top 45.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...tyler-eifert-zach-ertz-gavin-escobar/1941839/
Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame: Eifert staked his claim to being the first tight end selected in April's draft with a complete combine workout. He tested well, timing 4.68 seconds in the 40-yard dash, touching 35.5 inches in the vertical jump as well as posting a broad jump of 9 feet, 11 inches. He kept the momentum going during position drills, displaying next level receiving skills and the ability to pluck the ball from the air at full speed. Eifert has established himself as a first-round pick and may break into the top 20 picks based on Saturday's results.
Zach Ertz, Stanford: Ertz was in the middle of the pack during the testing portion of the workout, timing 4.76 in the 40 and touching 30.5 inches in the vertical jump. His pass-catching performance was another story. Ertz ran sharp, crisp routes and never lost speed or balance. He was natural catching the ball and looked like a receiver in a tight end's body. Critics will nitpick his workout, but Ertz showed all the skills required of a first-round tight end.
Chris Gragg, Arkansas: Gragg missed seven games last season with a leg injury, but was in prime form Saturday. He opened by running the 40 in 4.5 seconds, the fastest of any tight end in attendance. His other results included a vertical jump of 37.5 inches and broad jump of 10 feet, 5 inches, both exceptional marks. Gragg looked athletic during position drills, rarely dropping a pass and displaying an undeniable downfield burst to the long ball. He's more of a move tight end who struggles as a blocker but lived up expectations after an injury-riddled season.
Vance McDonald, Rice: McDonald has been steadily rising up draft boards and once again impressed scouts. His marks included 4.69 seconds in the 40, 31 reps on the bench press and 9 feet, 11 inches in the broad jump -- exceptional numbers, considering McDonald measured 6-4 and 267-pounds during weigh-ins. He looked equally athletic during position drills, catching the ball well throughout the session and showing the ability to effortlessly make the deep reception in stride. McDonald's combine workout likely will help move him into the draft's top 45.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...tyler-eifert-zach-ertz-gavin-escobar/1941839/
