2023 TE Draft Prospects Group Assessment

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(04-05-2023, 04:25 PM)OSUfan Wrote: I agree that there is a jump no doubt in competition level but it appear that the traits he has transfer well to the Pro game and he reminds me a lot of former Jackrabbits TE, Dallas Goedert. I actually think when watching film that Kraft is a far better blocker than Goedert was when he came out of college.

I agree with all that.
Goedert took a season to groom with Ertz in front of him before he started putting up good numbers.
If people are comfortable with Irv Smith potentially being the starter all year while Kraft adjusts, it could be a great selection.
My biggest reason for preferring LaPorta over Kraft would be a safer floor and (likely) more immediate contributions.