Will Yeatman of MaryLand ~ 6.6/270
"A dual-sport athlete — football and lacrosse — who transferred from Notre Dame to Maryland following the 2008 season. A U.S. National Team tryout pool selection for lacrosse in 2010 and is only really starting to scratch the surface of his potential on the football field. Plays tight end at Maryland and is a gifted athlete for his size. Displays the ability to sit into his stance, has a good initial burst for his size and is a smooth, natural athlete in the pass game. Showcases good body control and coordination when asked to quickly snap his head around and does a nice job consistently adjusting to the football.
Is a bit inconsistent with his hands at times, more so due to concentration. However, the guy has made some impressive one-handed stabs and has the ability to pluck the football away from his frame. Obviously isn't going to run by anyone, but he's a good enough athlete to use his big frame to box out a defender, gain a step and pluck. Is still developing as a route runner, but really came on during the second half of the season with five catches in his last two games.
Needs to do a better job getting off the snap count on time in the run game. Has a good initial snap off the football and can gain leverage into blocks, but needs to do a better job extending his arms and improving his overall hand placement. Is coordinated and smooth through contact and can create push from his lower half once he pumps his legs. But is limited from a technique standpoint and will begin to fall off blocks and lose balance easily when trying to finish. Doesn't really trust himself at this stage in the run game, but has the ability to dominate.
Impression: Is a work in progress, but if this guy wants to play in the NFL and devote his time and effort to the game he certainly can. Looks more like a number two, short yardage/goal line type guy, but he has a lot of upside as a potential developmental tackle. Obviously, he would need some time, but reminds me a lot physically of a guy like Steve Maneri from last season who the Pats have on their practice squad right now."
Is a bit inconsistent with his hands at times, more so due to concentration. However, the guy has made some impressive one-handed stabs and has the ability to pluck the football away from his frame. Obviously isn't going to run by anyone, but he's a good enough athlete to use his big frame to box out a defender, gain a step and pluck. Is still developing as a route runner, but really came on during the second half of the season with five catches in his last two games.
Needs to do a better job getting off the snap count on time in the run game. Has a good initial snap off the football and can gain leverage into blocks, but needs to do a better job extending his arms and improving his overall hand placement. Is coordinated and smooth through contact and can create push from his lower half once he pumps his legs. But is limited from a technique standpoint and will begin to fall off blocks and lose balance easily when trying to finish. Doesn't really trust himself at this stage in the run game, but has the ability to dominate.
Impression: Is a work in progress, but if this guy wants to play in the NFL and devote his time and effort to the game he certainly can. Looks more like a number two, short yardage/goal line type guy, but he has a lot of upside as a potential developmental tackle. Obviously, he would need some time, but reminds me a lot physically of a guy like Steve Maneri from last season who the Pats have on their practice squad right now."
"Bio: Notre Dame transfer who finished with 13/134/1 last season, the only year he played at Maryland.
Positive: King-sized tight end who does an outstanding job as a blocker. Blocks with leverage, is strong at the point, and turns defenders off the line. Effective receiver who extends to make catches away from his frame.
Negative: Looks a bit stiff and lacks agility. Doesn E(TM)t get off the line quickly and is a short-range target.
Analysis: Yeatman has the size and skill to make NFL roster as a third tight end used solely as a blocker."
Positive: King-sized tight end who does an outstanding job as a blocker. Blocks with leverage, is strong at the point, and turns defenders off the line. Effective receiver who extends to make catches away from his frame.
Negative: Looks a bit stiff and lacks agility. Doesn E(TM)t get off the line quickly and is a short-range target.
Analysis: Yeatman has the size and skill to make NFL roster as a third tight end used solely as a blocker."
Fanatical FootBall Fiend on Will Yeatman:
When I evaluate any prospect, 1% of it derives from my own analysis of The Tape, and 99% of it is my evaluation of the evaluators: Those guys, quoted and linked, above, whose expertise DWARFS mine.
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Will Yeatman, in my view, has more UpSide than any Classical ~ 90% Blocking/10% Receiving ~ Tight End in this CLASS. He is raw as hell, but he is the prototypical size for the job, and he commands ASTONISHING athleticism.
Will Yeatman is a ferocious Blocker who commands great natural dexterity ~ honed through years in LaCrosse!! ~ and who has only TASTED his incipient Navigational Liquidity in running the Route Tree.
SUPER Sleeper.
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Will Yeatman, in my view, has more UpSide than any Classical ~ 90% Blocking/10% Receiving ~ Tight End in this CLASS. He is raw as hell, but he is the prototypical size for the job, and he commands ASTONISHING athleticism.
Will Yeatman is a ferocious Blocker who commands great natural dexterity ~ honed through years in LaCrosse!! ~ and who has only TASTED his incipient Navigational Liquidity in running the Route Tree.
SUPER Sleeper.
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As always, the preceding thoughts were regurgitated, derivative tripe, adding no value whatsoever, while in fact obliterating intelligent thought and offending the spirit of all decent men. You are now stupider for having read it, and are encouraged, in the strongest possible language, never to expose your eyes to this Site again.
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