Oklahoma TE Joe Jon Finley
Finley isn't going to run by many safeties or linebackers and he lacks the burst to consistently separate from man coverage underneath. His hands are inconsistent as well, as he can make tough catch in traffic on one play and then drop what should be a routine catch on the very next play. And as if that weren't enough, Finley is an average in-line blocker at best who is going to have problems driving NFL defensive ends off the ball. However, he does have some redeeming qualities that should make him a late-fifth or early-sixth round pick. He takes sound angles to his blocks, he's relentless once he gets in position and he will be able to add weight to his 6-6 frame. While he has to work on staying focused, his hands are big, he can shield defenders from the ball and he can win jump balls, so he could also develop into a productive red zone target.
Green Bay made Bubba Franks a cap casualty this offseason, and understandably so as Franks has had problems staying healthy and simply hasn't produced enough over the past three years. In addition, Donald Lee is coming off the most productive season of his career and the Packers are looking to add depth behind him after the departure of Franks, so Finley could be their guy. Playing behind Lee would allow Finley to add weight to his frame and become more consistent catching the ball in a relatively low-pressure environment. If Finley took advantage he would eventually be big enough to seal the edge for RB Ryan Grant and give QB Aaron Rodgers another productive red zone target to complement Lee. With restricted free agent Ben Utecht signing with Cincinnati, Indianapolis has to add depth behind Dallas Clark but don't expect the Colts to look to Finley. He just isn't fast or athletic enough to develop into a substantial contributor in a scheme that likes to get the tight ends heavily involved in the passing game.