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Todd McShay, senior NFL draft analyst 8y

McShay's top TE prospects for 2017

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College football is almost upon us, which means the 2017 NFL draft will be here before you know it. Those of us at Scouts Inc. -- myself, Kevin Weidl and Steve Muench -- spent the summer scouring tape and ranking the top players at each position from a draft perspective.

Below is our preseason evaluation of the best tight ends in the 2017 draft.

Note: Underclassmen are marked with an asterisk.


1. O.J. Howard, Alabama

Grade: 87

Turn on last year's College Football Playoff National Championship and it won't take long to see Howard's big-play ability. He scored touchdowns of 53 and 51 yards, exploiting Clemson for 208 receiving yards. He possesses top-end speed for the position and is a constant threat up the seam or after the catch. Howard needs to continue to refine his route running, but he comes with excellent work ethic and natural ability.

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