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With the 85th pick in the RCF Mock Draft the Houston Texans select...
Jerell Adams, TE, South Carolina
My Take:
The Texans fill the biggest hole on the roster with the selection of Adams, a vertical threat at TE this team has lacked in recent years. Current starter C.J. Fiedorowicz is a good in-line blocker, but lacks the recieving skills and wheels to threaten a defense.
In Our View:
Adams finished his career as a Gamecock with 66 receptions for 977 yards and 7 touchdowns, not bad for a player Steve Spurrier thought might play defense. He spent 2011 at Fork Union (VA.) Military Academy before re-signing with the Gamecocks in 2012. Caught 4 passes for 90 yards in his first season and in one start (13 total games) the next season, Adams caught 13 passes for 187 yards and 2 TDs. Caught 21-279-1 as a junior and was the team's second-leading receiver in 2015 with 28 receptions for 421 yards and 3 TDs. Intriguing because of his size, speed and hands. He did not exactly light the SEC on fire and finished with a modest body of work. He compares to Chargers project TE Ladarius Green and could turn into a solid pro on the right environment.
Strengths:
@BimboColesHair and the Minnesota Vikings are on the clock.
Jerell Adams, TE, South Carolina
My Take:
The Texans fill the biggest hole on the roster with the selection of Adams, a vertical threat at TE this team has lacked in recent years. Current starter C.J. Fiedorowicz is a good in-line blocker, but lacks the recieving skills and wheels to threaten a defense.
In Our View:
Adams finished his career as a Gamecock with 66 receptions for 977 yards and 7 touchdowns, not bad for a player Steve Spurrier thought might play defense. He spent 2011 at Fork Union (VA.) Military Academy before re-signing with the Gamecocks in 2012. Caught 4 passes for 90 yards in his first season and in one start (13 total games) the next season, Adams caught 13 passes for 187 yards and 2 TDs. Caught 21-279-1 as a junior and was the team's second-leading receiver in 2015 with 28 receptions for 421 yards and 3 TDs. Intriguing because of his size, speed and hands. He did not exactly light the SEC on fire and finished with a modest body of work. He compares to Chargers project TE Ladarius Green and could turn into a solid pro on the right environment.
Strengths:
- Long and rangy tight end prospect who runs well.
- He starred as a power forward in high school and still looks the part with his frame and build.
- Adams is deceptively fast for his size because of his long strides.
- He's already tall (6-6) but even a bigger target because of his outstanding length.
- Adams can line up in-line next to a tackle, off-set, or split out.
- He uses his size to his advantage, whether it's putting his body on a defender or showing a large catch radius.
- Solid as a route-runner.
- While Adams has good size, especially his height and long arms, he will certainly need to add bulk and strength to his frame to compete in today's NFL.
- He will also need to be more physical at the point of attack in the run game with his blocking.
- Added weight and strength would definitely help him there.
- Also needs to continue to sharpen his route-running skills.
- For a big man Adams runs very well, but added quickness would help.
- At times looks a bit stiff.
@BimboColesHair and the Minnesota Vikings are on the clock.