2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kyle Rudolph

Strengths:

Good size and speed

Long arms, strong hands

Quick off line

Ball skills

Threat in the red zone

Capable, willing in-line blocker

Intelligent

High character

Weaknesses:

Inconsistent route runner

Should break more tackles after catch

Occasional drops

Could add muscle

Injury history

Summary: Kyle Rudolph is the consensus top tight end even though a hamstring injury cost him a good chunk of last season. The eagerness of many to compare him to New England rookie Rob Gronkowski sets the bar high. Rudolph has the same ability to hurt a defense down the seam. The modern NFL has a lot of athletic receiving tight ends. If Rudolph can become an even better blocker, bulk up and play a little tougher, he can stand out in the crowd.

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