2009 NFL Scouting Combine: Tight Ends

2009 NFL Draft Scouting Combine Prospects:
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | OLB | ILB | CB | S

Travis Beckum, Wisconsin
Height: 6-3. Weight: 243.
Projected 40 Time: 4.59.
Combine 40 Time: DNP.
Benchx225: 28. Vertical: .
Projected Round (2009): 2-3.

2/22/09: Another good sign for Travis Beckum – the Wisconsin product out-classed all tight ends (excluding James Casey) in the bench-press competition, putting up 225 pounds 28 times.

2/20/09: Size was somewhat a concern for Travis Beckum coming into the Combine. He put on about seven pounds and now has a better shot at being a first-day pick.

Marquez Branson, Central Arkansas
Height: 6-2. Weight: 247.
Projected 40 Time: 4.54.
Combine 40 Time: 4.71.
Benchx225: 22. Vertical: 35.
Projected Round (2009): 6.



Jared Bronson, Central Washington
Height: 6-4. Weight: 253.
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.
Combine 40 Time: 4.76.
Benchx225: . Vertical: .
Projected Round (2009): 6.



James Casey, Rice
Height: 6-3. Weight: 246.
Projected 40 Time: 4.66.
Combine 40 Time: 4.78.
Benchx225: 28. Vertical: 36.
Projected Round (2009): 3-4.

2/22/09: James Casey had the second-best vertical for tight ends at the 2009 NFL Combine with 36 inches. His 40 was slower than expected, however.

2/21/09: James Casey tied Travis Beckum for most bench press reps at the 2009 NFL Combine with 28.



Chase Coffman, Missouri
Height: 6-6. Weight: 244.
Projected 40 Time: 4.78.
Combine 40 Time: DNP.
Benchx225: . Vertical: .
Projected Round (2009): 2-3.



Jared Cook, South Carolina
Height: 6-5. Weight: 246.
Projected 40 Time: 4.61.
Combine 40 Time: 4.50.
Benchx225: 23. Vertical: 41.
Projected Round (2009): 2.

2/22/09: Jared Cook ran the second-fastest 40 for tight ends at the NFL Combine this decade (Vernon Davis). He also had the top vertical (41 inches) and broad jump (10-3). Cook undoubtedly raised his stock, though he tweaked his hamstring and couldn’t participate in the drills.

Davon Drew, East Carolina
Height: 6-4. Weight: 256.
Projected 40 Time: 4.74.
Combine 40 Time: 4.78.
Benchx225: 17. Vertical: .
Projected Round (2009): 4-5.



Dan Gronkowski, Maryland
Height: 6-6. Weight: 255.
Projected 40 Time: 4.80.
Combine 40 Time: 4.78.
Benchx225: 26. Vertical: 33.
Projected Round (2009): 6-7.

2/22/09: Put up decent numbers at the 2009 NFL Combine (33-inch vertical, 10-2 broad jump).

Anthony Hill, N.C. State
Height: 6-5. Weight: 262.
Projected 40 Time: 4.82.
Combine 40 Time: 4.81.
Benchx225: 21. Vertical: .
Projected Round (2009): 6-7.





Cornelius Ingram, Florida
Height: 6-4. Weight: 245.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Combine 40 Time: 4.68.
Benchx225: 21. Vertical: 33.
Projected Round (2009): 3-5.

2/22/09: Can a team look past Cornelius Ingram’s injury history? That’s the only concern here. He ran a 4.68 and notched a 33-inch vertical at the 2009 NFL Combine.

  • David Johnson, Arkansas State
    Height: 6-2. Weight: 260.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.66.
    Combine 40 Time: 4.73.
    Benchx225: 21. Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2009): 7.



    Brian Mandeville, Northeastern
    Height: 6-6. Weight: 258.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.74.
    Combine 40 Time: DNP.
    Benchx225: . Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2009): 7.



    Cameron Morrah, California
    Height: 6-3. Weight: 244.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.69.
    Combine 40 Time: 4.66.
    Benchx225: 24. Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2009): 6-7.



    Shawn Nelson, Southern Miss
    Height: 6-5. Weight: 240.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
    Combine 40 Time: 4.56.
    Benchx225: 19. Vertical: 33.
    Projected Round (2009): 3-4.



    Bear Pascoe, Fresno State
    Height: 6-5. Weight: 251.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.83.
    Combine 40 Time: 4.97.
    Benchx225: . Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2009): 5-6.



    Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State
    Height: 6-5. Weight: 263.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.75.
    Combine 40 Time: 4.85.
    Benchx225: 22. Vertical: 33.
    Projected Round (2009): 1-2.

    2/22/09: Brandon Pettigrew disappointed with 4.85 and 4.89 40 times. Pettigrew was never known as a big 40 guy, so his first-round draft stock is probably still secure, but I think we can all end the speculation that Buffalo will take him at No. 11.

    John Phillips, Virginia
    Height: 6-5. Weight: 251.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.81.
    Combine 40 Time: 4.79.
    Benchx225: 20. Vertical: 33.5.
    Projected Round (2009): 5-6.





    Richard Quinn, North Carolina
    Height: 6-4. Weight: 264.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.82.
    Combine 40 Time: 4.87.
    Benchx225: 24. Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2009): FA.



    Kory Sperry, Colorado State
    Height: 6-5. Weight: 238.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.83.
    Combine 40 Time: 4.77.
    Benchx225: 20. Vertical: 33.5.
    Projected Round (2009): 6-7.

    2/22/09: Kory Sperry looked fluid in the drills, ran a nice 40, and notched a decent vertical (33.5) and broad jump (10-2). Some team will look at him as an H-Back in the later rounds.

    2/20/09: Kory Sperry weighed in at 238. Ouch. I had him in the 250s.

    Eddie Williams, Idaho
    Height: 6-1. Weight: 239.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.77.
    Combine 40 Time: DNP.
    Benchx225: 23. Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2009): FA.





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