Alize Mack NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for New Orelans Saints' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Highly targeted, highly productive tight end in 2018 who heads into the NFL with experience as a receiver and run-blocker.

—Good pass-blocker who excels in line when asked to keep defensive ends away from the quarterback; has a wide base and good hand placement.

—Great at picking up first downs, as he can find the sticks and run a clean route while making himself a good target for quarterbacks.

—Uses arm length (33¾") to go get the ball away from his frame.

—Ran well at the combine (4.7-second 40) for his size (6'4", 249 lbs) and vertical-jumped an impressive 36 inches.

WEAKNESSES

—Not very physical at the point of attack and doesn't seem to like running over the middle; would rather play in space.

—Flexibility and burst are limited; doesn't explode out of breaks or out of his stance.

—Hands are average; no standout drops, but there are focus issues at times, especially over the middle, that leave you wanting more consistency.

—Run blocking lacks power and pop; doesn't look to give max effort when working to the second level.

—Offers limited run-after-catch ability.

OVERALL

Notre Dame is renowned as a tight end factory, and Alize Mack will have a chance to continue that legacy, but his tape has given rise to concerns about toughness and drops. That will hurt his stock and is why we're rating him as a late-Day 3 player.

GRADE: 5.60 (ROUND 5 — BACKUP CALIBER)

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