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The former all-state pick from Massachusetts played quarterback his junior year at Leominster High School. He started once in 12 appearances as a sophomore (20 receptions, 234 yards, 11.7 average, one touchdown) and also contributed in 13 games as a reserve (five receptions, 37 yards, two touchdowns) his first year in Durham. Gray stepped into the NFL draft spotlight as a junior, garnering second-team All-ACC honors by leading the Blue Devils in receptions and finishing among the top FBS tight ends with 51 catches for 392 yards (7.7 per) and three scores. The 2020 team captain played in 10 games with nine starts as a senior (29 receptions, 285 yards, 9.8 average, two touchdowns), becoming the school's all-time leading receiver at tight end. He accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl. -- by Chad Reuter
Overview
Gray understands leverage and how to create some tilt in coverage but doesn't have play speed or separation burst to do enough with it. While he's not going to have the size or strength to block defenders when firing off the ball, he has enough athleticism and grit to offer some assistance as a move blocker from the slot or wing position. He has late-round potential and could find a team fit as a TE3/4. Strengths
Team captain.
Helps out in pass protection with decent mirror and technique.
Will stick and sustain as a slot blocker.
Reads the track properly when asked to lead block.
Slick footwork and leverage in his routes.
Ability to run more complex routes underneath.
Spins open suddenly in space against zone.
Sharp angles out of his turns.
Adjustment and focus to bring the throw in.
Weaknesses
Just nine yards per reception during career.
Thin through waist and hips with lean lower body.
Lacks threatening vertical push off the line.
Moves well but doesn't separate much.
Might not have ability to attack the seam.
Lacks agility on the move when working at the second level.
Gets overtaken by force at point of attack as blocker.
We know Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill will be the top targets in KC. But what else is Patrick Mahomes working with? The draft could have changed a few things. My report on @nflnetworkpic.twitter.com/juYe5mTMYG
Originally Posted by Dante84:
Dropping this in here and in the Powell thread
We know Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill will be the top targets in KC. But what else is Patrick Mahomes working with? The draft could have changed a few things. My report on @nflnetworkpic.twitter.com/juYe5mTMYG
Originally Posted by Dante84:
Dropping this in here and in the Powell thread
We know Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill will be the top targets in KC. But what else is Patrick Mahomes working with? The draft could have changed a few things. My report on @nflnetworkpic.twitter.com/juYe5mTMYG
I like that they are being proactive about giving Kelce some rest more maybe.
And maybe it never comes to fruition cause Gray just can’t play, but it’s worth a swing. Longer season this year, need to make sure we are ready to roll come playoff time. [Reply]
Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19:
I like that they are being proactive about giving Kelce some rest more maybe.
And maybe it never comes to fruition cause Gray just can’t play, but it’s worth a swing. Longer season this year, need to make sure we are ready to roll come playoff time.
Man, some dual TE sets with their skillsets would be unfair. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Dante84:
Dropping this in here and in the Powell thread
We know Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill will be the top targets in KC. But what else is Patrick Mahomes working with? The draft could have changed a few things. My report on @nflnetworkpic.twitter.com/juYe5mTMYG
Originally Posted by RunKC:
The only bad thing about this pick is that we are acknowledging that Kelce is getting old :-)
Not at all. Kelce just had his best season as a pro and could easily go 5 more years before significant regression. If Gray pans out he replaces the merry-go-round of dipshit TE2s that this team seems to have on a year-in, year-out basis. Reid seems to want to involve a second TE in his game plans and Mahomes throws the ball to them in critical situations. Maybe now this aspect of our offense will actually work. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
The only bad thing about this pick is that we are acknowledging that Kelce is getting old :-)
Ideally TK plays out Grays rookie contract, 4 years, and is still capable. But rides off into the sunset with his 5th superbowl ring. Then Gray gets an extension and steps in flawlessly. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
The only bad thing about this pick is that we are acknowledging that Kelce is getting old :-)
Kelce is one of this players where he gets better with age. Aside from missing his first season. The only injury he’s ever had was a concussion during a playoff game. Other than that he’s durable as hell. [Reply]
