Jeff Heuerman NFL Draft 2015: Scouting Report, Grade for Broncos' Rookie

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STRENGTHS

A three-down tight end with receiving skills, blocking skills and crazy athleticism, Jeff Heuerman is the ultimate team player. In 2014, he took on a different role as more of a blocker to help a young offense, and did so with a fractured foot. With good speed and agility, Heuerman is a Cover 2-buster at tight end and has the arsenal to work up the field vertically. He does all that’s asked of him and is a favorite of the Ohio State coaching staff. He has the upside to be a better pro than college tight end.

WEAKNESSES

Limited production in college will raise eyebrows from scouts. Heuerman isn’t a polished route-runner coming out of head coach Urban Meyer’s offense and has to learn to be more controlled in his body lean and footwork. Heuerman did make great strides as a blocker in 2014, but he’ll still get overwhelmed at the point of attack in the run game.

PRO COMPARISON: Tyler Eifert, Cincinnati Bengals

A good athlete with an NFL body and solid three-down skills, Heuerman can develop into the talent that Tyler Eifert is.

2014 STATISTICS

Receptions: 17  
Receiving Yards: 207   
Touchdowns: 2

FINAL GRADE: 5.49/9.00 (Future Starter)