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YOUR VALUE BOARD:
Vernon Davis (RD 1)
Leonard Pope (RD 1)
Mercedes Lewis (RD 1)
Dominique Byrd (RD 2)
Joe Klopefenstein (RD 2)
Anthony Fasano (RD 2)
Tony Scheffler (RD 3)
David Thomas (RD 3)
Anthony Mix (RD 3)
TJ. Williams (RD 4)
Tim Day (RD 4)
Owen Daniels (RD 4)
Cooper Wallace (RD 4)
Jeff King (RD 5)
Cooper Wallace (RD 6)
Quinn Sypniewski (RD 6)
Darcy Johnson (RD 6)
Tim Massaquoi (RD 7)
Jason Poziask (RD 7)
Troy Bienemann (RD 7)
MY FINAL VALUE BOARD:
1 Vernon Davis, Early 1st
2 Leonard Pope, Early 2nd
3 Marcedes Lewis, Early 2nd
4 Anthony Fasano, Late 2nd
5 Joe Klopfenstein, Late 2nd
6 Dominique Byrd, Late 3rd
7 Tony Scheffler, Late 3rd
8 David Thomas, Early 4th
9 Owen Daniels, Late 4th
10 Tim Day, Early 5th
11 TJ Williams, Early 5th
12 Jeff King, Mid 6th
13 Charles Davis, Early 7th
14 Quinn Sypnieswki, Mid 7th
15 Jason Pociask, Late 7th
16 Cooper Wallace, 7th-FA
17 Troy Bienemann, 7th-FA
18 Tim Massaquoi, 7th-FA
19 Bristol Olomua, FA
20 Daniel Fells, FA
Not much of a difference--although I like Fasano and Klopfenstein better than Byrd. I know Byrd has great hands, but he is a little short and has only average speed. We both like Scheffler more than most.
Anthony Fasano
TE | (6'4", 259, 4.71) | NOTRE DAME
Overall: Fasano lacks explosive speed, which limits his NFL potential as a seam-stretching receiver. He needs to add some bulk in order to better match up at the next level as an in-line blocker. He also comes with a little bit of baggage in terms of the fumbling and durability issues. However, Fasano possesses the frame to continue to get bigger and he shows the technique and toughness to develop into an efficient all-around blocker. Fasano also has the mobility, quickness, hands and instincts to emerge as a reliable short-to-intermediate weapon in the passing game. Simply put; Fasano is a very good prospect at the tight end position but he's a step down from the elite class. As a result, we feel that Fasano will be a bit of a reach in the first round of the 2006 draft but that he absolutely warrants second round consideration.
Joe Klopfenstein
TE | (6'5", 255, 4.65) | COLORADO
Overall: Klopfenstein is a fast-rising tight end prospect that greatly improved his draft stock with an impressive senior campaign in 2005. He still needs to improve his bulk and lower body strength. Klopfenstein also lacks consistency as a run blocker and will always have some limitations in that area. However, he has a great frame and continues to get bigger. Most importantly, he is an impressive athlete with the speed and hands to stretch the field vertically as an H-back type in the NFL. Klopfenstein has secured a spot on Day 1 of the 2006 draft and he could come off the board as high as the second round after impressive performances in post-season (Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine).
Dominique Byrd
TE | (6'2", 255, 4.8) | USC
Overall: Byrd is a dynamic playmaker with the potential to develop into a seam-stretching H-back type in the NFL. He is one of the best athletes at the tight end position in this year's class at the tight end position and he flashes terrific upside. However, he still needs to improve his bulk, strength and overall effectiveness as a blocker. He also has had some durability and academic issues that could cause him to slip on draft day. As it stands right now, Byrd grades out as a second round prospect in a talent-deep class of tight ends in the 2006 draft.
Tony Scheffler
TE | (6'5", 254, 4.6) | WESTERN MICHIGAN
Overall: Scheffler was one of the most productive pass-catching tight ends in college football as a senior in 2005, when he finished with 57 receptions for 670 yards and nine touchdowns. Scheffler was also the starting left fielder for Western Michigan's baseball team. Scheffler is one of the most underrated prospects in the 2006 draft class. He was a late-bloomer that struggled early in his career due to some durability issues and the fact that he spent the majority of his off-season time playing baseball for Western Michigan. However, Scheffler was a highly productive receiver at the mid-major DI-A collegiate level during his final two seasons and since focusing solely on football, he has made enormous strides as an NFL draft prospect. He has a big frame to add bulk and he showcased his excellent speed and athletic ability with an outstanding showing at the combine. In our opinion, Scheffler warrants consideration early on Day 2 of the draft.
YOUR VALUE BOARD:
Vernon Davis (RD 1)
Leonard Pope (RD 1)
Mercedes Lewis (RD 1)
Dominique Byrd (RD 2)
Joe Klopefenstein (RD 2)
Anthony Fasano (RD 2)
Tony Scheffler (RD 3)
David Thomas (RD 3)
Anthony Mix (RD 3)
TJ. Williams (RD 4)
Tim Day (RD 4)
Owen Daniels (RD 4)
Cooper Wallace (RD 4)
Jeff King (RD 5)
Cooper Wallace (RD 6)
Quinn Sypniewski (RD 6)
Darcy Johnson (RD 6)
Tim Massaquoi (RD 7)
Jason Poziask (RD 7)
Troy Bienemann (RD 7)
MY FINAL VALUE BOARD:
1 Vernon Davis, Early 1st
2 Leonard Pope, Early 2nd
3 Marcedes Lewis, Early 2nd
4 Anthony Fasano, Late 2nd
5 Joe Klopfenstein, Late 2nd
6 Dominique Byrd, Late 3rd
7 Tony Scheffler, Late 3rd
8 David Thomas, Early 4th
9 Owen Daniels, Late 4th
10 Tim Day, Early 5th
11 TJ Williams, Early 5th
12 Jeff King, Mid 6th
13 Charles Davis, Early 7th
14 Quinn Sypnieswki, Mid 7th
15 Jason Pociask, Late 7th
16 Cooper Wallace, 7th-FA
17 Troy Bienemann, 7th-FA
18 Tim Massaquoi, 7th-FA
19 Bristol Olomua, FA
20 Daniel Fells, FA
Not much of a difference--although I like Fasano and Klopfenstein better than Byrd. I know Byrd has great hands, but he is a little short and has only average speed. We both like Scheffler more than most.
Anthony Fasano
TE | (6'4", 259, 4.71) | NOTRE DAME
Overall: Fasano lacks explosive speed, which limits his NFL potential as a seam-stretching receiver. He needs to add some bulk in order to better match up at the next level as an in-line blocker. He also comes with a little bit of baggage in terms of the fumbling and durability issues. However, Fasano possesses the frame to continue to get bigger and he shows the technique and toughness to develop into an efficient all-around blocker. Fasano also has the mobility, quickness, hands and instincts to emerge as a reliable short-to-intermediate weapon in the passing game. Simply put; Fasano is a very good prospect at the tight end position but he's a step down from the elite class. As a result, we feel that Fasano will be a bit of a reach in the first round of the 2006 draft but that he absolutely warrants second round consideration.
Joe Klopfenstein
TE | (6'5", 255, 4.65) | COLORADO
Overall: Klopfenstein is a fast-rising tight end prospect that greatly improved his draft stock with an impressive senior campaign in 2005. He still needs to improve his bulk and lower body strength. Klopfenstein also lacks consistency as a run blocker and will always have some limitations in that area. However, he has a great frame and continues to get bigger. Most importantly, he is an impressive athlete with the speed and hands to stretch the field vertically as an H-back type in the NFL. Klopfenstein has secured a spot on Day 1 of the 2006 draft and he could come off the board as high as the second round after impressive performances in post-season (Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine).
Dominique Byrd
TE | (6'2", 255, 4.8) | USC
Overall: Byrd is a dynamic playmaker with the potential to develop into a seam-stretching H-back type in the NFL. He is one of the best athletes at the tight end position in this year's class at the tight end position and he flashes terrific upside. However, he still needs to improve his bulk, strength and overall effectiveness as a blocker. He also has had some durability and academic issues that could cause him to slip on draft day. As it stands right now, Byrd grades out as a second round prospect in a talent-deep class of tight ends in the 2006 draft.
Tony Scheffler
TE | (6'5", 254, 4.6) | WESTERN MICHIGAN
Overall: Scheffler was one of the most productive pass-catching tight ends in college football as a senior in 2005, when he finished with 57 receptions for 670 yards and nine touchdowns. Scheffler was also the starting left fielder for Western Michigan's baseball team. Scheffler is one of the most underrated prospects in the 2006 draft class. He was a late-bloomer that struggled early in his career due to some durability issues and the fact that he spent the majority of his off-season time playing baseball for Western Michigan. However, Scheffler was a highly productive receiver at the mid-major DI-A collegiate level during his final two seasons and since focusing solely on football, he has made enormous strides as an NFL draft prospect. He has a big frame to add bulk and he showcased his excellent speed and athletic ability with an outstanding showing at the combine. In our opinion, Scheffler warrants consideration early on Day 2 of the draft.
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