TE Draft Prospects

1) *Zach Miller, 6'5" 259 lbs, Arizona State

Getting back to the old school type of TEs, Miller has everything you look for in a quality TE. He has excellent hands, runs good routes, and most importantly he is a very good blocker. Miller has descent speed and while he isn't real flashy, he is a reliable target anywhere on the field.

NFL pro comparison: Todd Heap

2) *Greg Olsen, 6'5" 250 lbs, Miami (Fl)

Yet another TE in line from Miami destined to go pro. Olsen has very good speed to get downfield. An all around solid player, he doesn't really stand out in one particular area. Not as dominating as a blocker like Zach Miller, Olsen makes up for that with his ability to stretch the field.

NFL pro comparison: L.J. Smith

3) Matt Spaeth, 6'7" 265 lbs, Minnesota

Spaeth was the nation's top TE this year which will definetly help raise his stock come April. He has excellent size but still has the ability to get downfield. A great run blocker and red zone target. Spaeth compares very well to Bubba Franks, but with more speed. Look for Spaeth to leap up charts and the rankings in the upcoming months.

NFL pro comparison: Bubba Franks

4) Martrez Milner, 6'4" 255 lbs, Georgia

Seems like every season Georgia rolls out yet another great TE. Milner is more of a receiving TE but is still a solid blocker. He has very good speed at needs to be accounted for as a deep threat. While his stats don't jump out at you, the potential is definetly there.

NFL pro comparison: Benjamin Watson

5) Scott Chandler, 6'7" 257 lbs, Iowa

Chandler is the definition of a blue-collar player. He has very good tools and the skill needed to be an NFL TE. Great size and hands. Miller is your classic TE who is a good blocker and a nice short to intermediate receiving threat. Does't have great speed but he should find his role with some team.

NFL pro comparison: Kris Mangum

6) Joe Newton, 6'7" 257 lbs, Oregon State

Newton is another guy who has the skills which could really raise his stock. He has excellent size and above average speed. Newton has very good hands and is a lethal red zone target. A solid overall blocker. He does have a leg injury thats kind of a concern but overall he has excellent potential.

NFL pro comparison: Jason Witten

7) Clark Harris , 6'5" 255 lbs, Rutgers

Harris is a great receiving TE which is becoming more and more popular around the NFL. He has good size and shows the speed to get downfield. Harris has good hands and will go up for the ball. A hard working athlete who gives it his all on the field. Not a very good blocker, but again, the potential is there.

NFL pro comparison: Randy McMichael

8) Jonny Harline , 6'4" 240 lbs, BYU

Is he a TE or is he a WR? Well he can do both. A personal favorite player of mine, Harline is the definition of a hybrid. While he lacks the bulk to be an effective blocker, he has excellent speed and the ability to be a homerun hitter. A top notch receiving TE who's measurables will definetly rocket him up the charts. Won't be a sleeper pick much longer.

NFL pro comparison: Kellen Winslow Jr.

9) Kevin Boss, 6'6" 255 lbs, Western Oregon

I decieded to go with the small school prospect because Boss has been very productive and is a 4 year starter. Like Harline, Boss is a very good receiving TE. A TD machine in college, he could be a very productive pro. Possible even used some at WR. Look for Boss's name to be called early on day 2.

NFL pro comparison: Chris Cooley

10) Matt Herian, 6'4" 245 lbs, Nebraska

A guy who has slide down the rankings a bit is Marr Herian. He has the talent to be a good playe some day, but just hasn't put it all together yet. Slowed by a fractured leg, which kept him out of the 2005 season, Herian had a lack-luster 2006 campain. When he was healthy he had the speed to get downfield. Look for him mid to late on day 2.

NFL pro comparison: Anthony Fasano

* Underclassmen eligible for 2007 NFL draft