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2009 NFL Draft Rankings - Tight Ends
by Michael Abromowitz
NFL Draft Director

Top 100 I QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | OG | C | DE | DT | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P
Chase Coffman
Brandon Pettigrew
James Casey
Chase Coffman
Brandon Pettigrew
James Casey


1.  Jared Cook, South Carolina
Ht - 6-5, Wt - 240, 40 - 4.50
Ran the fastest 40 at the Combine.  Also did very well at the bench press.  Great speed.  A team who desires a more receiving threat could take Cook before Pettigrew.

2.  Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma St.
Ht - 6-5, Wt - 260, 40 - 4.85
Lacks ideal speed for the premier tight end in the draft.  Is a great blocking tight end, to go with his receiving skills.

3.  Shawn Nelson, Southern Miss.
Ht - 6-5, Wt - 240, 40 - 4.65

4. 
James Casey, Rice
Ht - 6-4, Wt - 235, 40 - 4.55

He is considered a "utilityback." An all everything type of player that has even lined up at the quarterback position.  Declared as a true sophomore, but still on pace to graduate this season.  Played professional baseball for 4 years.  Tripled majored and still mainted a 3.84 GPA.  A can do everything player, who has lined up in 7 positions in one game.  Would be great to create plays utilizing him. 

5.  Chase Coffman, Missouri
Ht - 6-6, Wt - 245, 40 - 4.80


6.  Travis Beckum, Wisconsin

Ht - 6-3, Wt - 243, 40 - 4.5
Coming back from an injury.  Led the tight ends with 28 reps in the bench press.  Improved bulk by getting up over 240 lbs.

7.  Cornelius Ingram, Florida
Ht - 6-4, Wt - 223, 40 - 4.70
Missed all of the 2008 season due to a knee injury


8.  Cameron Morrah, California
Ht - 6-4, Wt - 250, 40 - 4.57
 
9.  Anthony Hill, North Carolina St.
Ht - 6-6, Wt - 265, 40 - 4.80
 
10.  Jared Bronson, Central Washington
Ht - 6-4, Wt - 260, 40 - 4.65

11.  John Phillips, Virginia
Ht - 6-6, Wt - 250, 40 - 4.80

12.  Dan Grankowski, Maryland
Ht - 6-6, Wt - 255, 40 - 4.85

13.  Bear Pascoe, Fresno St.
Ht - 6-5, Wt - 260, 40 - 4.80

14.  Darius Hill, Ball St.
Ht - 6-6, Wt - 236, 40 - 4.80

15.  Ryan Purvis, Boston College
Ht - 6-4, Wt - 260, 40 - 4.85

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