Aaron Hernandez

Jess · Feb 9, 2010

I'm on a Gators kick. Sue me.
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Aaron Hernandez
6'2, 250 pounds | Tight end | Florida

Acceleration: Hernandez's burst is outstanding. He has very good short-area quickness to create space. Knows how to use his burst in and out of his cuts.

Agility: Doesn't have a great vertical leap, but it's good enough. Times his jumps well. Has fluid hips that he opens up over the middle to turn, catch and work up the field.

Blocking: Hernandez does a nice job of using his strength to block, but isn't technically sound. Doesn't stay planted to block and moves around too much. More of a seal blocker in space than a traditional tight end in-line blocker.

Body Control: Frequently showed he can adjust to badly thrown passes to make tough grabs. Very coordinated in the open field. Shrugs off hits pre-catch really nicely.

Hands: Displays elite-level hands. Showed he properly caught the ball away from his frame. Doesn't let the ball get into his body.

Release: When lined up off the line, Hernandez didn't have a problem with his release. He was a little slow out of his stance when he puts his hand down. Will have to work here.

Route Running: Wasn't required to run a lot of routes at Florida. Mostly ran slants over the short middle. Didn't run a lot of dig routes, which is a key route for NFL tight ends.

Size: This has been the biggest knock on Hernandez. He has good bulk, but he's listed at only 6-foot-2. This leads most to say Hernandez is an H-back, but Dustin Keller of the Jets measured in at the same height.

Speed: Separation speed is good but not great. Is more of a quick, agile tight end. Doesn't break away from defenders in a straight line, but he's shifty.

Vision: Is a weapon after the catch, even though is speed isn't excellent. Gets a lot of yards after the catch. Has the strength to power through tacklers. Sets up his blockers well to create more open space.
Final word: Strictly as a receiving option, Hernandez is a solid tight end. But some of the other aspects of his game knock him down. His height is below-average for the position and he needs to learn more routes and how to block. But his receiving skills are so good, he's worth a second-round pick.
Really broke through toward the end of his sophomore year and continued to play well as a junior. In 2009, Hernandez finished with 68 catches for 850 yards and five touchdowns.

Aaron Hernandez NFL Draft scoutingreport - Mocking The Draft

Opinions vary, but Hernandez should come off the board in the 1st, 2nd, or at the latest 3rd round.

I imagine him paired with Jermichael and I salivate.

PackersRS · Feb 9, 2010

When I watched them, this kid, and another Wr really popped out to me.

Don't remember his name, it's a white slim guy, that can block like hell and lay the wood. Has really nice hands...

Hernandez would be an awesome #2 TE on our team, would be thrilled to have him in 5th or 6th round, but he'll go earlier, and he's not a need...

Hey, Jess, you that watch them more, post about Brandon Spikes and Carlos Dunlap. I'd gladly take both players at the second round, but IMHO they're not 1st rounders...

Jess · Feb 9, 2010

Riley Cooper is the white receiver. You bringing him up has inspired me to give him his own thread. That's going to be up in a minute or two.

I'll work on Spikes and Dunlap too. Spikes would be a fantastic pick, imo, and would make Hawk expendable.

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