Steal of Draft! Gavin Escobar TE SDSU

Complaints about drops in his career. When I watch this guy he is like a vacuum, he just sucks it right up. Tall, athletic, prototypical build for a tight end. Blocking could use some work and could use some added weight and his frame can handle it without losing any speed. One of the few tight ends in this class that has it "all". Just a true junior so he is still developing into a man, turned 22 in February. Ran an average 40 compared to what I saw on tape. Hopefully he shaves a tenth off his time during his Pro Day March 19th. Had great numbers in the shuttles and his 20 yard shuttle was 4.31 and Dee Milliner's was 4.32 in comparison. Although Milliner's time was average around CB's the point is that a linebacker can't handle his start and stop speed. Escobar is going to be a matchup nightmare. This kid has a HIGH CEILING with minimal bust potential IMO. Some reports have him as the 3rd best TE and some see him as a potential bust that should have returned for his senior season. He was more productive suring his Sophomore season but I displace some of that blame on the QB because some of the balls were high school throws and he will have QB's putting it on the money in the NFL. I think this guy is a 13-14 year guy that can rack up maybe 6 or 7 Pro Bowls.

NFL Comparison: Tony Gonzalez---Rob Gronkowski

FST Grade: Early 2nd round

Projected Round: Late 2nd-3rd

Player Value: 2.6/3.0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljO2OScTeRI

-2012 highlights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgZm7M3PoO8

-2011 highlights