Ranking the 2012 Draft Prospects by Position - Tight Ends

This year’s TE class features one elite prospect and many, many more average to good prospects.

1. Dwayne Allen, Clemson – Allen is far and away the best TE in the class. I have him as a late first to early second round pick due to his combination of receiving and blocking abilities.

2. Coby Fleener, Stanford – Fleener is a dynamic TE who is better as a receiver than a blocker. He could also line up as a slot WR in the NFL.

3. Orson Charles, Georgia – Charles is a good TE prospect. His strength is as a blocker but he also has some receiving skills. He reminds me of Heath Miller.

4. Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame – Eifert is a good prospect who is only a junior. I have not heard if he declared or not but if he did, he will be a third round pick.

5. Evan Rodriguez, Temple – Rodriguez is a versatile prospect who can also play some H-back. He is an average receiver who excels as a blocker.

After the jump see the rest of the rankings.

6. David Paulson, Oregon

7. Michael Egnew, Missouri

8. George Bryan, N.C. State

9. Ladarius Green, Lousiana-Lafayette

10. Drake Dunsmore, Northwestern

11. Nick Provo, Syracuse

12. Philip Lutzenkirchen, Auburn

13. Michael Williams, Alabama

14. Rhett Ellison, USC

15. Josh Chichester, Louisvile