The Stanford product entered the combine with a draft score of 66, which ranked 22nd among the 27 tight ends invited to Indianapolis. He went home with a draft score of 75, seventh among the 18 participating tight ends. He performed well in his combine drills, but his real weapon is the 6-foot-6, 267-pound build that makes him a perfect candidate for a solid blocking tight end. NFL analyst Lance Zierlein wrote, “While his catch production might draw questions, his size, toughness and pro-ready blocking profile could push him into Day 2 consideration.”
