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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.
Originally Posted by O.city:
Gray could be a bit like Kittle. Comes from a weird offense/bad QB situation and wasn't showcased, gets in a great system and explodes.
I said this before too..he has all the tools to be a revelation that comes out of nowhere. [Reply]
Originally Posted by O.city:
Gray could be a bit like Kittle. Comes from a weird offense/bad QB situation and wasn't showcased, gets in a great system and explodes.
Kittle wasn't showcased in college because he wasn't the standout that Iowa has had at the position. The system he played in produced a dozen top flight TE's over the past 20 years and even more guys that stuck around in the league for a few years. He literally came out of nowhere. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BWillie:
I would rather Powell be good than Gray, but it's nice to see we have a guy that is going to put pressure on the defenses even more.
Originally Posted by Dunerdr:
Over under on Mitch making a Noahs ark reference if this guy ever gets two tudders?
Mahomes in the shotgun, sees a rusher, he's on the move, fires and... TOUCHDOWN! KAAAN-SAS CITY! IT'S RAINING POINTS FOR 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS AS NOAH GRAY'S TOUCHDOWN GIVES THE CHIEFS A 40-0 LEAD! [Reply]
Originally Posted by RealSNR:
Mahomes in the shotgun, sees a rusher, he's on the move, fires and... TOUCHDOWN! KAAAN-SAS CITY! IT'S RAINING POINTS FOR 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS AS NOAH GRAY'S TOUCHDOWN GIVES THE CHIEFS A 40-0 LEAD!
HES TAKING TWO TUDDERS ON THIS ARK AND LEAVING BEHIND A WHOLE HEARD OF DONKEYS! I imagine Anthony Sherman on the sideline as the reporter just looking into the camera wondering if Mitch just had a stroke. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RealSNR:
Mahomes in the shotgun, sees a rusher, he's on the move, fires and... TOUCHDOWN! KAAAN-SAS CITY! IT'S RAINING POINTS FOR 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS AS NOAH GRAY'S TOUCHDOWN GIVES THE CHIEFS A 40-0 LEAD!
The thought of hearing him say that just makes my skin crawl. While I love his enthusiasm, I hate his names and phrases. [Reply]
Even when you hit on a third rounder, it's a huge bonus. Look art what Hill and Kelce mean to this team. Getting guys like that in the 3rd and 5th rounds is like winning the fucking lottery. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RealSNR:
Mahomes in the shotgun, sees a rusher, he's on the move, fires and... TOUCHDOWN! KAAAN-SAS CITY! IT'S RAINING POINTS FOR 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS AS NOAH GRAY'S TOUCHDOWN GIVES THE CHIEFS A 40-0 LEAD!
The Broncos are getting to know all 50 SHADES OF GRAY today as they submit to the will of NOAH GRAY, their new MASTER! But there's no "safe" word that can save them! [Reply]
