Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 78.69 (Chance to start)

Pro Comparison: More sure-handed Brycen Hopkins

Strengths:

Not your typical Wisconsin tight end. Sleek H-back-ish type who has some juice and creates after the catch with slashing ability and some explosion. Used on leads relatively often in college with adequate results. Large catch radius. Just provides a large target for his quarterbacks. Average-to-slightly-above-average speed to threaten the seam.

Weaknesses:

Not a freaky athlete, but far from being a stiff, linear, blocking type. Experienced as a blocker but has a ways to go to become useful in that area. Not dominant with corners draped on him.

Accolades:

  • 2021: All-Big Ten first team (coaches)
  • 2021: T-third among Big Ten TEs in rec (46)