2012 NFL Mock Draft Big Board: Ranking the Fullbacks and Tight Ends

As we all know, the NFL is becoming more of a passing league. More offenses are reverting to three- and four-receiver sets, tight ends are breaking receiving records and quarterbacks are throwing the ball over 40 times a game.

There isn't a great need for fullbacks anymore, but the class of 2012 has a group of potential starters and immediate contributors.

Tight ends, on the other hand, are being utilized more than ever. Teams are looking for players with athleticism at the position with quickness, versatility and the ability to take on swift cornerbacks. 

Fullbacks

1. Evan Rodriguez, Temple (Fifth Round)

2. Brad Smelley, Alabama (Sixth Round)

3. Bradie Ewing, Wisconsin (Sixth Round)

4. Emil Igwenagu, Massachusetts (Seventh Round)

5. Drake Dunsmore, Northwestern (Seventh Round)

6. Chad Diehl, Clemson (Seventh Round)

7. Derrick Coleman, UCLA (Undrafted)

8. Joe Martinek, Rutgers (Undrafted)

9. Eric Lair, Minnesota (Undrafted)

10. Cody Johnson, Texas (Undrafted)

Tight Ends

1. Coby Fleener, Stanford (First Round)

2. Dwayne Allen, Clemson (Second Round)

3. Orson Charles, Georgia (Second Round)

4. Ladarius Green, Louisiana-Lafayette (Third Round)

5. Michael Egnew, Missouri (Third Round)

6. Deangelo Peterson, LSU (Fourth Round)

7. Taylor Thompson, Southern Methodist (Fourth Round)

8. Chase Ford, Miami (Fifth Round)

9. Rhett Ellison, USC (Fifth Round)

10. George Bryan, North Carolina State (Sixth Round)

11. Garrett Celek, Michigan State (Sixth Round)

12. James Hanna, Oklahoma (Sixth Round)

13. Nick Provo, Syracuse (Sixth Round)

14. Matt Veldman, North Dakota State (Seventh Round)

15. Kevin Koger, Michigan (Seventh Round)

16. Adrien Robinson, Cincinnati (Seventh Round)

17. Brian Linthicum, Michigan State (Undrafted)

18. Cory Harkey, UCLA (Undrafted)

19. David Paulson, Oregon (Undrafted)

20. Tyler Urban, West Virginia (Undrafted)