TE Cory Harkey of Los Angeles ~ 6.4/273
"Harkey was rather unheralded for much of his career at UCLA, where he only had one pass thrown his way as a senior and was used mostly as an extra blocker. Has good size as a blocker, but it is unlikely he will work upfield much as a pass catcher in the NFL.
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Strengths: Harkey is an effective blocker in the run game and uses his frame and hand technique to make a difference. Other than working to seal blocks on the edge, Harkey hasn't shown enough other skills that project at the next level, other than being able to move on his large frame.
Weaknesses: As a pass catcher, he isn't a mismatch; although he's much bigger than safeties, he isn't faster, and that will be his main problem. To be targeted only once in an underperforming UCLA offense is not very attractive to NFL teams. Struggles to work off defensive ends and get into his routes, and he can't separate from defenders. Will be considered a glorified sixth lineman in the NFL, if that."
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"A big, strong in-line tight end prospect with a muscular looking lower half and good girth throughout his frame. Isn’t a great athlete by any stretch. But, does a nice job keeping his base down on his release, getting into his routes quickly and not wasting any motion off the ball.
Displays good enough short area quickness and hand usage to slip the bump off the line as well. Isn’t a guy who can threaten the seam and will drift at times when trying to settle his feet out of his breaks. However, he does have some snap in tight areas, uses his body well to shield and can adjust. Hands are inconsistent however, lets too many throws into his frame and isn’t going to win for you in man coverage at the next level.
Nevertheless, this is a guy who can routinely win for a team as an in-line blocker. Coils up into his stance well, keeps his base under him and generates an explosive thrust off the ball. Extends his arms well, takes proper angles and squares his head with the target. Runs his legs well through contact, displays good hand placement and routinely can handle DE’s off the snap and on the move.
Is tough to disengage from as his combination of power and coordination allow him to stick. At times will whiff into contact trying to fire off the ball quickly and lose balance, but for the most part takes very good angles. Also, looks natural in pass protection. Displays some range/anchor strength when asked to block on the edge, keeps his head on a swivel and is coordinated enough to re-direct and pick up a stunting linebacker.
Impression: He’s a guy who can win for you as a blocker in both the run and pass game. If he’s willing to be a down and dirty type tight end, has the ability to stick in the league for a while."
Displays good enough short area quickness and hand usage to slip the bump off the line as well. Isn’t a guy who can threaten the seam and will drift at times when trying to settle his feet out of his breaks. However, he does have some snap in tight areas, uses his body well to shield and can adjust. Hands are inconsistent however, lets too many throws into his frame and isn’t going to win for you in man coverage at the next level.
Nevertheless, this is a guy who can routinely win for a team as an in-line blocker. Coils up into his stance well, keeps his base under him and generates an explosive thrust off the ball. Extends his arms well, takes proper angles and squares his head with the target. Runs his legs well through contact, displays good hand placement and routinely can handle DE’s off the snap and on the move.
Is tough to disengage from as his combination of power and coordination allow him to stick. At times will whiff into contact trying to fire off the ball quickly and lose balance, but for the most part takes very good angles. Also, looks natural in pass protection. Displays some range/anchor strength when asked to block on the edge, keeps his head on a swivel and is coordinated enough to re-direct and pick up a stunting linebacker.
Impression: He’s a guy who can win for you as a blocker in both the run and pass game. If he’s willing to be a down and dirty type tight end, has the ability to stick in the league for a while."
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