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Originally posted by La Costa Boy View Post
Funny, i just have not heard any buzz like this here. He was born about 10 miles from my house too. I would love to see us snag him late.....now that doesn't look to good......
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With his play speed, ability to maintain separation and ready-steady hands, Nauta fits the mold of a "matchup tight end" with the ability to factor in on all three levels. He doesn't need scheme help to uncover against man coverage and has potential to become a solid move blocker to help elevate the perimeter run game. He's on the smaller side which could work against him, but he has enough athletic ability and pass-catching talent to outplay his draft slotting.
Strengths- Runs well and plays fast Subtle speed alterations inside his routes Accelerates through the turn to gain space on defender Quick to find coverage gap between linebackers and safeties Has the ability to stress safeties Won't gear down when locating the football Hands catcher with soft, supportive mitts Catches away from his body Runs away from linebackers when he catches in stride Makes necessary adjustments as blocker in space Hustles to cut-off blocks on second and third levels
Weaknesses- Long, lean legs carry his frame
- Not as natural knee bender at point of attack
- His attack is too upright and lacks proper leverage
- Needs better physicality at the top of the route in the league
- Has to learn to reset his hands for better block sustain
- Tasked with basic routes populated by speed outs
- Won't shake many tackles after the catch.
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I could see a team burning a late 3 or 4 on his potential. Too high for us based on needs........
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this guy is getting some love in some circles, and he profiles as a backup MLB.... think he's pretty much UDFA or pass by my take ??
really like his intangibles, and.... the tape I saw of him is fairly uninspiring.
http://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/3-potential-heirs-for-ryan-shazier-in-pittsburghRT Taliese Fuaga, DT Jer'Zhan Newton, NT T'Vondre Sweat, LB Cedric Gray, TE Ben Sinnott, RB Daijun Edwards, FS Cole Bishop, QB Joe Milton
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