TE George Kittle Had Himself A Fine Pro Day

[Saca312]

TE George Kittle is one of those TEs not many are talking much about. He comes from the underperforming Iowa team that appears to look like they won't be worthwile for a long while, and just doesn't pop out very much in this loaded TE class.

However, his Pro Day turned some heads.

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George Kittle - Iowa Pro Day

6'4.0", 251 lbs

4.07 shuttle

6.76 3-cone

38.5" vertical

 

George Kettle may not be the guy you immediately see, but he's arguably the 2nd best blocking TE in this class. He can also catch, and has shown the ability to be a threat as a pass catcher. His real scary stuff comes with his amazing redzone performances. 

Iowa may have hindered his potential, but he definitely has it.

Some extra information concerning this TE:

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/columnists/chad-leistikow/2017/03/28/george-kittle-nfl-draft-profile-improving-pro-day-hawkeyes/99724056/

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Kittle hadn’t gotten hurt grinding for extra yardage in Iowa’s Oct. 15 win at Purdue, maybe the Hawkeyes’ passing numbers (118th out of 128 FBS teams) wouldn’t have been so paltry – and maybe they would’ve won the Big Ten Conference’s West Division, as they were predicted to do.

Of course, it's also a fair question to wonder if Iowa's offensive coaches failed to use him enough when he was healthy.

But it’s clear now, a month ahead of the NFL Draft, that Kittle was a what-could-have-been asset for the 2016 Hawkeyes.

His time of 4.52 seconds in the 40-yard dash – faster than some safeties that are projected to go in the April 27 first round, and the eighth-fastest Combine time posted by a tight end since 2008 – got things rolling earlier this month.

NFL people like Kittle’s speed, of course, and the blocking ability he possesses for his size (6-foot-4, 251 pounds). Among tight ends, his 38.5-inch vertical jump he posted Monday would’ve ranked No. 2 at the Combine and his Iowa-timed 4.07 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle would be the Combine’s third-fastest time since 2007.

And if scouts look even closer, they’ll see a guy with excellent hands, too. I still count his lunging, one-handed catch over the middle against Maryland 2015 as one of the most impressive receptions by a Hawkeye that I can remember.

“I can do whatever you want me to do on the field,” Kittle said. “Whether that’s catch the ball or take somebody to the ground, I’ll do whatever you need me to do.”

Sounds like a solid TE who can be something in the NFL with some work. 

[TheMostInterestingMan]

Yeah I actually love the kid. I wonder how far he will fall. I think a few teams will fall in love and take him earlier than expected.

[TheSpecialJuan]

very impressive

[Soul Rebel]

Insane 3-cone for a TE. Dude is a blocking machine, but athletic enough to potentially be a great receiving dual-threat TE. He is rivaling Adam Shaheen for me as TEs I want us to take, not named OJ Howard.

[Saca312]

3 minutes ago, 15 said:

how about Njoku? 4.4 forty and only dropped one pass. he looks like a genetically modified specimen created by the football gods...

Would love him in the second, or even us trading up for him. Imo, he has the highest upside in this draft class. Made a thread on him a while back:

 

[Toomers]

8 minutes ago, 15 said:

how about Njoku? 4.4 forty and only dropped one pass. he looks like a genetically modified specimen created by the football gods...

   You mean the guy who ran a 4.64 and had a 11% drop rate over two seasons. I like him, but let's be honest about him. Would still love him at # 40, but doubt he makes it.

[j2sgam]

So was Swole Bones... Interesting prospect though, especially if he falls...

[ladypanther]

25 minutes ago, Saca312 said:

 

TE George Kittle is one of those TEs not many are talking much about. He comes from the underperforming Iowa team that appears to look like they won't be worthwile for a long while, and just doesn't pop out very much in this loaded TE class.

 

Where is he projected at this point?  Sounds like a good one.

[Saca312]

4 minutes ago, ladypanther said:

Where is he projected at this point?  Sounds like a good one.

Mid rounds. I'd say he got some people looking at him in the 3rd round now.

Originally a 4-6 round guy, due to injury history and Iowa's incompetence concerns.

[Moorgan]

8 minutes ago, 15 said:

he is not a finished product by any means. but he has the potential to be great. he'll go top 50 and have a stellar NFL career. 

I'm always a sucker for Hurricanes not named Dorsey or Kaaya.

[ncfan]

TE George Kittle is one of those TEs not many are talking much about. He comes from the underperforming Iowa team that appears to look like they won't be worthwile for a long while, and just doesn't pop out very much in this loaded TE class. However, his Pro Day turned some heads.

 

  George Kittle - Iowa Pro Day

6'4.0", 251 lbs

4.07 shuttle

6.76 3-cone

38.5" vertical

 

 

George Kettle may not be the guy you immediately see, but he's arguably the 2nd best blocking TE in this class. He can also catch, and has shown the ability to be a threat as a pass catcher. His real scary stuff comes with his amazing redzone performances.  Iowa may have hindered his potential, but he definitely has it.

Some extra information concerning this TE:

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/columnists/chad-leistikow/2017/03/28/george-kittle-nfl-draft-profile-improving-pro-day-hawkeyes/99724056/

 

Kittle hadn’t gotten hurt grinding for extra yardage in Iowa’s Oct. 15 win at Purdue, maybe the Hawkeyes’ passing numbers (118th out of 128 FBS teams) wouldn’t have been so paltry – and maybe they would’ve won the Big Ten Conference’s West Division, as they were predicted to do.

Of course, it's also a fair question to wonder if Iowa's offensive coaches failed to use him enough when he was healthy.

But it’s clear now, a month ahead of the NFL Draft, that Kittle was a what-could-have-been asset for the 2016 Hawkeyes.

His time of 4.52 seconds in the 40-yard dash – faster than some safeties that are projected to go in the April 27 first round, and the eighth-fastest Combine time posted by a tight end since 2008 – got things rolling earlier this month.

NFL people like Kittle’s speed, of course, and the blocking ability he possesses for his size (6-foot-4, 251 pounds). Among tight ends, his 38.5-inch vertical jump he posted Monday would’ve ranked No. 2 at the Combine and his Iowa-timed 4.07 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle would be the Combine’s third-fastest time since 2007.

And if scouts look even closer, they’ll see a guy with excellent hands, too. I still count his lunging, one-handed catch over the middle against Maryland 2015 as one of the most impressive receptions by a Hawkeye that I can remember.

“I can do whatever you want me to do on the field,” Kittle said. “Whether that’s catch the ball or take somebody to the ground, I’ll do whatever you need me to do.”

 

 

I wouldnt even say hes the second best blocking TE in this class.....................He's the First. Howard is a good blocker but not on this dudes level. Kittle Mauls kids. His father was a OL at Iowa and a team captain. Looks like he taught his kid from a young age to block in hopes to be the next good Iowa OL, just he never had the size.

 

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And that one handed catch

 

 

 

Give me this kid in Shula's offense. We're calling for Dickson head becaise he cant block. Shula's #2 TE is more of a blocking H-back with a small role in the passing game. In a OL already we're already nervous about the more help blocking the better.

 

 

 

Ive been on the Kittle train hard post combine.

 

 

[Toomers]

52 minutes ago, 15 said:

he is not a finished product by any means. but he has the potential to be great. he'll go top 50 and have a stellar NFL career. 

  Never said he wasn't. Which is why I said I'd love him at 40. But he isn't a 4.4 guy, and he has work to do on his hands. 

[uscgamecocks]

Would be happy if we drafted him at #64 or #98.

His blocking skills would get him on the field early and his athleticism gives him huge long term upside.

If we don't grab Howard in the first or Njoku in the second, Kittle would be the next guy on my wish list.

[MrBubba]

Mayock has him as his fifth ranked tight end.