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2002 Rookie Draft Class

Tight Ends

Name

REC

Jeremy Shockey
Miami (FL)

44	38	50	56	60
50	44	50	63	15
38	31	50	50	25

Outlook: Shockey is an extremely talented receiver and a rare talent at the tight end position with his ability to stretch the field. He is prone to being a bit temperamental when things aren't going his way, and is hence viewed as somewhat of a clubhouse cancer. If you get Shockey the ball with regularity, he should put up huge numbers.

Tecmo comparison: Jay Novacek

Name

REC

Daniel Graham
Colorado

31	56	50	44	70
38	63	50	50	20
25	50	50	38	10

Outlook: Graham is a decent receiver but is unlikely to stretch the field in the running game. Where he really excels is in the blocking game, where he will rank among the best tight ends in the league. With time and effort Graham could develop his receiving skills and become a multi-dimensional threat.

Tecmo comparison: Rodney Holman

Name

REC

Jerramy Stevens
Washington

31	38	50	44	60
38	44	50	50	10
25	31	50	38	30

Outlook: Stevens is a similar prospect to Graham but lacks the blocking ability that should make Graham a starter in this league. Stevens could provide a good spark off the bench and could develop into a dependable red-zone receiver.

Tecmo comparison: Eric Green

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REC

Doug Jolley
BYU

25	50	50	38	60
31	56	50	44	20
19	44	50	31	20

Outlook: Jolley has just enough talent to weasel his way onto a WTF roster but not enough to stay there very long. Look for Jolley to be drafted in the fifth round.

Tecmo comparison: Pat Beach

Name

REC

Matt Schobel
TCU

38	38	50	44	60
44	44	50	50	15
31	31	50	38	25

Outlook: The brother of defensive lineman Aaron Schobel, Matt Schobel was a premier pass-catching tight end at TCU who brings good speed and decent hands to the WTF. He is rather inept as a blocker, so a role in the run-and-shoot offense might be more Schobel's style.

Tecmo comparison: Ron Hall

Name

REC

Chris Baker
Michigan State

25	56	63	31	60
31	63	63	38	25
19	50	63	25	15

Outlook: Baker is considered a good blocker but a major project as a receiver. He can run short routes but going deep is out of his usual comfort zone. If he reaches his upside Baker could be a very attractive player. For now, a WTF roster spot is in major jeopardy.

Tecmo comparison: Arthur Cox

Name

REC

Justin Peelle
Oregon

31	44	50	38	70
38	50	50	44	15
25	38	50	31	15

Outlook: Justin Peelle performed well in college at Oregon, collecting receptions from Joey Harrington en route to becoming one of his favorite targets. He'll catch a TD pass or two each season for whoever drafts him.

Tecmo comparison: Gary Wilkins

Name

REC

Randy McMichael
Georgia

31	44	50	56	60
38	50	50	63	20
25	38	50	50	20

Outlook: McMichael is one of the premier pass catching tight ends in this draft due to his excellent hands, but he doesn't have blazing speed to outrun defenders. That said, he is good at finding holes in the zone and making clutch receptions. A mid-round selection would be suitable.

Tecmo comparison: Eric Sievers

Name

REC

Darnell Sanders
Ohio State

25	38	50	31	80
19	31	50	25	20

Outlook: Sanders doesn't have what it takes to be a WTF player. He isn't likely to be drafted.

Tecmo comparison: Cap Boso

Name

REC

John Owens
Notre Dame

25	69	50	19	60
31	75	50	25	20
19	63	50	13	20

Outlook: John Owens is just about strictly a blocking tight end, but he does that job exceedingly well. Just don't throw him the ball.

Tecmo comparison: James Thornton

Name

REC

Terry Jones
Alabama

25	38	50	31	70
31	44	50	38	20
19	31	50	25	10

Outlook: Jones is practice-squad material who is a backup at best. Look elsewhere for legitimate help at the tight end position.

Tecmo comparison: Mike Dyal

Name

REC

Robert Royal
LSU

31	50	50	38	60
38	56	50	44	25
25	44	50	31	15

Outlook: Royal is very average in all facets of the tight end game. He won't cause problems in the run game and he won't make a name for himself as a receiver. This should leave him as a second-string performer.

Tecmo comparison: Derrick Walker

Name

REC

Ryan Hannam
Northern Iowa

25	44	50	31	70
31	50	50	38	10
19	38	50	25	20

Outlook: Hannam is quite simply not very good.

Tecmo comparison: Mike Jones

Name

REC

Jeb Putzier
Boise State

38	38	50	38	60
44	44	50	44	20
31	31	50	31	20

Outlook: Putzier looks to have some ability as a pass catcher but is limited by his poor blocking.

Tecmo comparison: Clarence Kay

Name

REC

John Gilmore
Penn State

25	50	50	25	70
31	56	50	31	15
19	44	50	19	15

Outlook: Gilmore is a fine blocker, although unexceptional in that facet. As a receiver he is rather poor. A practice squad shot is probably the best Gilmore will be able to manage.

Tecmo comparison: Jonathan Hayes

Name

REC

Bryan Fletcher
UCLA

19	44	50	31	70
25	50	50	38	10
19	38	50	25	20

Outlook: Fletcher will not add much of anything to any WTF team. He can make the occasional reception and block a little.

Tecmo comparison: Pete Metzelaars

Week 19:

DAL. 21@
DET. 14

- Harrison Gearst^R
  RB - Buffalo
- Jeremy Maroney^P
  RB - New York
- Matt Moore^R
  RB - Cleveland
- Rodney Johnson^R
  RB - Cleveland
- Vance McDonald^R
  TE - Baltimore
- D.D. Chaney^R
  RB - Philadelphia
- Quincy Johnson^R
  RB - Los Angeles

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- 6 : Berger2313
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- 4 : heardyasquash
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