Virgil Green and other Tightend Notes 2011Draft

Kyle Adams (Purdue) – 6045, 250. Big hands 10 ¾”. Aggressive in his
blocking and attacking the football. Catches the ball in a crowd. Charles
Gantt (Michigan State) – 6036, 255. Good outside and stretch zone blocker.
Quick enough to set the edge of the defense. A hand catcher. Greg Smith
(Texas) – 6034, 244. Big target who caught the ball well in practice and
snatched the ball in the game. Inconsistent to separate in practice. Better in
team periods and in game. Cameron Jordan (Southern Cal) – 6052, 244. A
developmental tight end who cradles the ball. A former wide receiver who is a
screen off blocker. Virgil Green (Nevada) – 6033, 248. Arms 33”. A hand
catcher with speed. Good route runner who can read coverages on the run.
Julius Thomas (Portland) – 6044, 251. Hands 10”. Former basketball player
who had a standout week of practice. Caught a touchdown and 2-point play
in the game. Position wall off blocker. Looked natural at the position.