Jermaine Gresham

Jermaine Gresham NFL Draft Scouting Report

Tight End

Oklahoma


College Position: Tight End
School: Oklahoma
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-6
Weight: 258
Birthdate: 06-16-1988
Draft Projection: Late First
Overall Rank: 28
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Tight End (1)

Draft Result Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1st round with the #21 pick.
It was surprising to see the Bengals pass on Dez Bryant, but the Bengals have not had a quality receiving tight end since Rodney Holman was on the team back in 1992. The Bengals passing game struggled to get on track last season and a tight end who could challenge defenses was partially to blame. Chad Ochocinco and Antonio Bryant are not receivers who work the middle of the field and if healthy Jermaine Gresham should be a matchup nightmare for opposing linebackers. The biggest concerns for the Bengals is whether Gresham can be a factor as a blocker in line and whether offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski will be able to adapt the offense to take advantage of Gresham's receiving prowess.

Strengths
  • Prototypical receiving tight end
  • Good athlete
  • 6'6" frame makes him a tremendous red zone target (14 TDs in 2008)
  • Uses his body well to shield defenders
  • Crisp route runner
  • Excellent ball skills, concentration and body control
  • Adequate blocker
  

Weaknesses
  • Average speed (4.7-4.8 40) could limit his ability to be a threat down the seam
  • Needs to bulk up a little bit without losing speed
  • Missed 2009 with a knee injury - his ability to show he is healed will determine if he is a day one pick
  • Does not have a lot of experience as an in-line blocker

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