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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.
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At Duke, Gray was not used as a traditional Y-tight end. During the 2020 season, he was primarily featured off the line of scrimmage as an H-back — a hybrid role that has characteristics of both a fullback and a tight end — or as a true slot receiver
Originally Posted by Cave Johnson:
That’s how Duke used him.
Andy likes a dedicated FB.
Andy also is a mad scientist when it comes to play design and Reid wants to put players in the best position to succeed. If adding new wrinkles to the offense helps the player and team Reid will utilize it. Reid lined Tyreek and Kelce in the backfield a few times also [Reply]
All he needs to be is better than Demitrius Harris and the entire crew of backup TEs we have had over the past decade. Not hard to see him being better than they are/were. [Reply]
Not sure if posted but this stat is awesome and you can see it in his highlights
#Chiefs rookie TE Noah Gray dropped just THREE passes on 107 targets during his career at Duke. His 105 career catches were the most in school history by a tight end [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
Not sure if posted but this stat is awesome and you can see it in his highlights
#Chiefs rookie TE Noah Gray dropped just THREE passes on 107 targets during his career at Duke. His 105 career catches were the most in school history by a tight end
Mr. Reliable. We need more guys like that. [Reply]
