2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kyle Rudolph
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Strengths:
Good size and speed
Long arms, strong hands
Quick off line
Ball skills
Threat in the red zone
Capable, willing in-line blocker
Intelligent
High character
Weaknesses: Inconsistent route runner
Should break more tackles after catch
Occasional drops
Could add muscle
Injury history
Summary: Kyle Rudolph is the consensus top tight end even though a hamstring injury cost him a good chunk of last season. The eagerness of many to compare him to New England rookie Rob Gronkowski sets the bar high. Rudolph has the same ability to hurt a defense down the seam. The modern NFL has a lot of athletic receiving tight ends. If Rudolph can become an even better blocker, bulk up and play a little tougher, he can stand out in the crowd.
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2011 NFL Mock Draft: Greg's | Walt's
2011 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
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Weaknesses:
Summary: Kyle Rudolph is the consensus top tight end even though a hamstring injury cost him a good chunk of last season. The eagerness of many to compare him to New England rookie Rob Gronkowski sets the bar high. Rudolph has the same ability to hurt a defense down the seam. The modern NFL has a lot of athletic receiving tight ends. If Rudolph can become an even better blocker, bulk up and play a little tougher, he can stand out in the crowd.
RELATED LINKS:
2011 NFL Mock Draft: Greg's | Walt's
2011 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2011 NFL Draft Scouting Reports