Thursday, April 22, 2010

Round 1, Pick 21 - Cincinnati Bengals - Jermaine Gersham


Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
Ht: 6’ 5 ¼” Wt: 261

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Gresham is a no-brainer pick.  After losing T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Chris Henry, the Bengals were lacking a downfield passing game.  Hopefully Gresham will open up the outside for OchoCinco and Antonio Bryant.  

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: May require an adjustment period after missing a season of football and would be best matched with a patient TE coach, but possesses all the physical ability to become a very solid starter in the pros, capable of contributing on every down, and has great upside to develop.
NFL projection: First-round pick

GM Jr’s scouting report:  There are a lot of things to like about Gresham because he has the size, strength, athleticism, hands and playing speed make big plays as a receiver and to be a solid blocker when he uses good technique.  He definitely looks the part on the “Hoof” and has the natural size, strength and athleticism that few NFL tight ends have.  My biggest concern with his on field play is that his upright playing style (both running routes, running after the catch and as a blocker) remind me a little of Leonard Pope who was a 2nd round pick by the Cardinals and has struggled to become a good NFL player.  Overall, Gresham has worked out well this spring easing concerns about the knee injury that caused him to miss his senior season, but I still am concerned about his long term durability because it seems that a number of players who have had the micro-fracture surgery have struggled to get back to their pre-injury form and have been hindered for a few seasons after the surgery.  If he is able to stay healthy then he will become a good starting tight end who makes plays as a receiver, but will likely always be an inconsistent blocker.  However, if he does not play more aggressively and with better technique in the NFL then he will always struggle to play up to his natural talent level. 

Lindy’s Sports scouting report:  Gresham missed the 2009 season following September surgery on his right knee.  If he checks out medically and proves he is back to full strength, Gresham remains the clear No. 1 tight end in this draft.  Before the injury, he displayed the height, strength and speed to be mismatch for linebackers and safeties. 

Pro Football Weekly 2010 Draft Preview available @ http://www.pfwstore.com/detail.aspx?ID=695

GM Jr. 2010 Draft Guide available @ http://gmjrnfldraft.com/

Lindy’s Sports 2010 Draft Guide available @http://www.lindyssports.com/product.php?cn=332



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