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2014 NFL Draft Prospects: Tight Ends

The top 2014 tight end prospects available for the 2013 NFL Draft. * - denotes 2015 prospect. ** - denotes 2016 prospect.

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2013 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | OG | C | DE | DT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | NT | 4-3 OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2014 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | 3-4 DE | NT | 3-4 OLB | 4-3 OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

Austin Seferian-Jenkins*, TE, Washington
Height: 6-6. Weight: 266.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2014): Top-25 Pick.
5/4/13: Seferian-Jenkins turned in a stellar freshman season and continued that trend with a superb sophomore campaign. He caught 69 passes for 852 yards and seven touchdowns in 2012. Once again, defenses really struggled to matchup against him. Seferian-Jenkins hurt his draft stock in spring 2013 with a DUI arrest.

Seferian-Jenkins was in the running as the best tight end in college football as a freshman in 2011. He was an absolute force as a receiver and a blocker. Seferian-Jenkins already has an NFL body with the speed to be a top tight end at the next level. As a prospect, he looks like he could develop into a tight end on a par with Rob Gronkowski or Jimmy Graham.

Seferian-Jenkins totaled 41 receptions for 538 yards and six touchdowns in 2011. He should produce more in 2013 with quarterback Keith Price maturing. Seferian-Jenkins is a special athlete who also played basketball for Washington. He has a rare combination of size, speed and athleticism. Assuming Seferian-Jenkins maintains his level of play, he will be the top tight end prospect to enter the NFL since the super 2010 crop of Gronkowski, Graham and Aaron Hernandez.

Colt Lyerla*, TE, Oregon
Height: 6-5. Weight: 246.
Projected 40 Time: 4.64.
Projected Round (2014): 1-2.
5/4/13: Lyerla is an athletic tight end who was a nice weapon in the Ducks' offense. He is extremely explosive as a receiver and his speed takes defenses by surprise. The sophomore caught 25 passes for 392 yards and six touchdowns last year. He also ran the ball as a power back and totaled 77 yards on 13 carries. Lyerla was a real red-zone weapon with five touchdowns on just seven passes for 147 yards in 2011. Lyerla would have greater utilization by most programs, but Oregon has had so many other weapons to spread the ball around.

Lyerla could, and should, add weight for the NFL to help improve his blocking ability. He has a lot of upside and is just scratching the surface. Lyerla is a dangerous receiver and presents a lot of mismatches. He has early-round potential.

Personal: Son of Roger and Tammy Lyerla.

Eric Ebron*, TE, North Carolina
Height: 6-4. Weight: 245.
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.
Projected Round (2014): 1-3.
5/4/13: Ebron has a great skill set with size, speed and strength. He has the potential to be a starting tight end in the NFL with three-down ability.

Ebron was the Tar Heels' second leading receiver in 2012, making 40 catches for 625 yards and four touchdowns. He was a dangerous receiver for Bryn Renner.

North Carolina was thin at defensive end, so Ebron played some defensive end along with being a tight end. All he pretty much did was try speed rushes to get disruption upfield, but it was impressive that he was able to apply some pass pressures.

Ebron is very fast running through the secondary and is excellent attacking the middle of the field on slants and seam routes. He operates well as a slot receiver, too. Ebron needs to work on his hands and route-running, but he has great potential.

Plus, Ebron flashes some impressive blocking potential. There are times when he rocks defenders and gets them on roller skates. There are other times where Ebron misses or doesn't finish blocks. He needs to improve his ability to sustain his blocks. Ebron just needs to get more consistent.

Personal: Majoring in communications. Son of Eric Ebron, Sr. and Gina Jackson.

Xavier Grimble*, TE, USC
Height: 6-5. Weight: 255.
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.
Projected Round (2014): 2-3.
5/4/13: Grimble made his presence felt with a solid 2012 season. He hauled in 29 receptions for 316 yards and five touchdowns. Grimble showcased some impressive receiving ability and could be used more in 2013 with Robert Woods in the NFL. Defenses will focus their attention on Marqise Lee, so Grimble should see some favorable looks.

Grimble caught 15 passes for 144 yards and four touchdowns as a redshirt freshman in 2011. He has some natural receiving ability with quickness and athleticism. Grimble should improve his blocking ability, but he could have starting potential for the NFL.

C.J. Fiedorowicz, TE, Iowa
Height: 6-7. Weight: 265.
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.
Projected Round (2014): 2-3.
5/4/13: Iowa had a down 2012 season, but Fiedorowicz was one of the bright spots. He hauled in 45 receptions for 433 yards and a touchdown. Fiedorowicz did a solid job as a blocker for the Hawkeyes. He had 16 catches for 167 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore. Fiedorowicz was used exclusively as a blocker during his freshman season in 2010.

Fiedorowicz definitely has the size and strength to be a good blocker in the NFL. He has the receiving ability to contribute for the passing game and should continue to work on his receiving skills as a senior.

Personal: Pre-business major. Son of Leeann and Gary Fiedorowicz.

Randall Telfer*, TE, USC
Height: 6-4. Weight: 255.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2014): 3-4.
5/4/13: Telfer split playing time with Xavier Grimble in 2012 and was used primarily as a blocker. Telfer caught 12 passes for 100 yards and four touchdowns. He is capable of contributing more than that in the passing game, but Grimble remains the primary receiving option.

Telfer broke into the starting lineup late in 2011 as a redshirt freshman. He caught 26 passes for 273 yards and five touchdowns.

Telfer needs to improve his blocking, but he has the potential to be an all-around tight end in the NFL.

Personal: Majoring in policy, planning and development.

Jacob Pederson, TE, Wisconsin
Height: 6-4. Weight: 241.
Projected 40 Time: 4.64.
Projected Round (2014): 3-5.
5/4/13: Pederson is a nice receiving tight end with H-back potential for the NFL. The junior hauled in 27 receptions for 355 yards and four touchdowns last year. Pederson caught 30 passes for 356 yards and eight touchdowns in 2011. He could produce more as a senior if Wisconsin can get good quarterback play.

Pederson has blocking potential, but could use more bulk for the NFL. He has the height to add weight to his frame. Pederson is a sleeper prospect who could rise.

Personal: Majoring in agricultural and life sciences. Son of Paul and Ronda Pedersen.

Nick O'Leary*, TE, Florida State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 238.
Projected 40 Time: 4.64.
Projected Round (2014): 4-6.
5/4/13: O'Leary would flash on occasion for the Seminoles last year. He totaled 21 receptions for 252 yards and three touchdowns for the season, but he played better than the numbers indicate. O'Leary is a good movement tight end with under-utilized receiving ability. For the NFL, he'll need to add weight and improve his blocking.

O'Leary worked his way onto the field as a true freshman in 2011. He led all Seminole tight ends with 12 receptions for 164 yards. O'Leary has the versatility to also play some H-back. He needs to show more receiving production as a junior and senior.

Personal: Grandson of legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus.

Arthur Lynch, TE, Georgia
Height: 6-5. Weight: 258.
Projected 40 Time: 4.78.
Projected Round (2014): 5-7.
5/4/13: Lynch was a solid replacement for Orson Charles in 2012. He didn't provide the big plays that Charles did, but Lynch was reliable for Georgia. He had 26 receptions for 448 yards and three touchdowns last year. The junior did a nice job of blocking in the ground game. He was a backup before 2012.

Personal: History major.

Kaneakua Friel, TE, BYU
Height: 6-5. Weight: 250.
Projected 40 Time: 4.72.
Projected Round (2014): 6-7.
5/4/13: Friel had 30 receptions for 308 yards and five touchdowns as a junior. He has some blocking potential, but looks like a backup tight end candidate for the NFL. Friel had seven catches for 55 yards and a touchdown in 2011. His redshirt and freshman year were in 2007 and 2008. He went on a missionary trip before returning to the field in 2011.

Personal: History major. Was an Eagle Scout and served in the South Africa Durban Mission for the LDS Church in 2009 and 2010.

Chris Coyle, TE, Arizona State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 222.
Projected 40 Time: 4.63.
Projected Round (2014): 6-FA.
5/4/13: Coyle is a very undersized tight end who has to add weight for the NFL. He is a good receiver and led the Sun Devils in receiving as a junior with 57 receptions for 696 yards and five touchdowns. It was a breakout year as for Coyle, who had only 73 yards on six catches as sophomore. He could potentially be moved to fullback.

Personal: Majoring in business. Son of Richard and Karen Coyle.

Asa Watson, TE, N.C. State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 237.
Projected 40 Time: 4.63.
Projected Round (2014): 6-FA.
5/4/13: Watson caught 24 passes in 2012 for 282 yards and a touchdown. He barely played his first two seasons, 2009 and 2010, before missing the 2011 season because he had to undergo heart surgery. Watson was given the go ahead to resume playing football and had a solid junior season. He needs to improve his blocking. Watson looks like a potential H-back in the pros.

Personal: Majoring in communications. Watson is the younger brother of NFL tight end Ben Watson.

Oops 05-20-2013 08:48 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.10 (total posts: 2)

And apparently poor reading ability on my part. Don't know how I missed him. But I apologize.

Really? 05-20-2013 08:47 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.10 (total posts: 2)

Still no CJ Fiedorowicz? Either laziness or ignorance.

Larry 05-17-2013 09:20 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.182 (total posts: 1)

Don't even have the baylor te on the list? He will outtest all these te.

@Mel 05-05-2013 02:41 am xxx.xxx.xxx12.8 (total posts: 1)

I always get excited over tight ends.

Arthur Lynch??? 05-01-2013 09:11 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.127 (total posts: 1)

Artie Lynch from Georgia?? what about him?? heard he's a big threat blocking and catching wise!

Duh. 04-29-2013 11:11 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.239 (total posts: 1)

If he's a freshman, he doesn't belong anywhere near the 2014 draft prospects list.

Colt Lyerla 04-23-2013 03:57 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.237 (total posts: 1)

Colt Lyerla should be #1 on this list, here why.

Oregon TE
6-5 240 lbs
All state running back in High school and 4/5 star recruit.
physical and hard to bring down. great vision and play making capabilities. stats at end of soph year, 32 receptions, 539 yards and 11TD's(6 in 2012). Remember Oregon is a run first offense that under utilities the receiver position.

#1 TE 2014 or 2015 class

Mel 03-04-2013 10:52 am xxx.xxx.xxx.183 (total posts: 1)

O.J HOWARD! just got recruited to Alabama. Check him out, this kid is a freshman, but he looks like a superstar tight end, I dont very often get this excited over a tight end.

Jess 03-02-2013 12:30 am xxx.xxx.xxx.238 (total posts: 1)

As a UNC fan you can't forget about Eric Ebron. Kid is a beast. So fast and strong he could move to WR.

colt lyerla? 02-05-2013 04:29 pm xxx.xxx.xxx60.6 (total posts: 1)

where is he for the 2014 nfl draft rankings? if you watched him play..

kevin 01-31-2013 04:27 pm xxx.xxx.xxx11.4 (total posts: 1)

thank you conor for putting a hawkeye in their go hawksthe only thing i would add is he is good but this year he would catch the pass and then go down.

I would like to see him get a little bit stronger and when he cathes the pass try to break away from the defender

Steve 01-04-2013 12:58 pm xxx.xxx.xxx6.75 (total posts: 1)

Fedorowicz should absolutely be included as a solid prospect. It's amazing he's not on here. Unfortunately Iowa really didn't utilize the TE in their passing attack. When they did, CJ stepped up to the grid. Regardless of his ability to catch the ball he is one heck of a blocker. He is also a team player and for that he should not be overlooked. I hope Iowa looks at their offensive game attack because it sure stunk this year. Go Hawkeyes!!!

Matt 12-01-2012 12:28 am xxx.xxx.xxx.215 (total posts: 1)

Fedorowicz COULD be a stud and a half. He needs to ball more. He's done very little to live up to the hype but he should definitely be on here.

Jeffrey 11-24-2012 12:36 am xxx.xxx.xxx7.80 (total posts: 1)

Take a look at Glavin Escobar. He has good height, speed, weight, and has been doing well in SDSU an up an coming University. (I know its hard to look at non East Coast schools)

Conor 11-23-2012 10:21 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.122 (total posts: 1)

You really need to add C.J. Fiedorowicz to your TE rankings, at least for 2014. Kid's a stud and a half.

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