Mike Gesicki NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Miami Dolphins' Pick

POSITIVES

—Elite athlete with ideal NFL size (6'5", 247 pounds), speed (4.54-second 40-yard dash) and strength (22 reps).

—Uses his 34" arms well to extend his catch radius.

—Comes from a basketball and volleyball background; 41.5" vertical jump shows up on film when he attacks 50-50 balls.

—Three-year starter with a high football IQ.

—Can separate from defenders with speed up the seam or with leaping skills.

—Excellent red-zone target who can outjump safeties and linebackers to the ball.

NEGATIVES

—Rarely used as a blocker, and doesn't pop the pads of defenders.

—Limited route tree due to the Penn State offensive scheme.

—Can be stiff in his movements despite elite athletic testing numbers.

—Could use more strength to get free from press coverage.

Mike Gesicki TE NFL Draft

OVERALL

Gesicki is a game-changing athlete with the size, speed and instincts to step right into an NFL offense and make plays. He is versatile enough to line up in the slot and creates mismatches against nickel covermen. He might not be a great blocker, but tight ends don't get Pro Bowl votes for opening holes in the run game.

GRADE: 6.99 (Round 2)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Jimmy Graham, Green Bay Packers