Ladarius Green, very athletic TE

[jtnc]

Dude has the body of a TE and plays like a fuging WR, would be a huge steal if we were to get him in the 4th. 6'6 236 lbs

Notes:

• Green is at his best when split out wide off the line of scrimmage. Because of that, it's a hard to gauge how he'll do in a pro-style system.

• An exceptional athlete, Green should test out really well in the offseason.

• Routinely makes spectacular catches all over the field. Shows good agility and body control to adjust to bad passes.

• Has good but maybe not elite speed for a tight end. Still, Green is dangerous after the catch. He's strong enough to break tackles by defensive backs but elusive enough to avoid linebackers.

• Is built much more like a big wide receiver rather than a tight end. At his size, it's hard to see Green making much impact on the run game.

• Needs to start running crisper routes and take advantage of his ability to fool defender with his athleticism.

• Struggles some getting off the line of scrimmage, both because of his somewhat lacking strength and because of technical flaws.

• Has a frame that looks like it can get much bigger.

• A little behind as a blocker, which will hold his stock down some.

• Has had some injuries in his past. Sat out two games last season with a sprained ankle and three games in 2009 with a neck injury.

• Coaches have said Green is a respectful person who puts in a good effort off the field.

http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2011/8/24/2380943/ladarius-green-nfl-draft-prospect-notes

[rayzor]

ohhhh....in the 4th round.

i've got no problem with this,though i'd still rather go after positions that we have needs in and not stock up on more TEs.

could be a marques colston guy, though.

[Gin and Juice]

I may be wrong about this, but I have a strong suspicion that if Chud is here a few more years that we will make a strong push for Kellen Winslow to replace Shockey. Just a hunch!

[NCstoner420]

I watched the game last night and a few times I saw him pull a Randy Moss and give up on some plays.

[DaCityKats]

he also made some big catches. instead of going after a WR in the draft, they might go after another pass catching TE.