Apr
21
2010
 |
Golden Tate
|
Non-position specific categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Height/Weight | 6 | 4 |
| Speed | 8 | 7 |
| Quickness/Agility | 10 | 6 |
| Strength/Explosion | 10 | 9 |
| Athletic Ability | 8 | 7 |
| Durability | 8 | 7.5 |
| Character | 6 | 5 |
| Production/Experience | 6 | 4.5 |
| Toughness | 8 | 8 |
| Potential | 10 | 7 |
Wide Receiver Specific Categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Route Running | 10 | 7.5 |
| Hands | 10 | 5 |
| Blocking | 4 | 3.5 |
| Short Routes | 8 | 6 |
| Deep Routes | 8 | 6.5 |
| Elusiveness/YAC | 8 | 7.5 |
Strengths
Very physical receiver. Made a lot of big plays and was Jimmy Clausen’s favorite target in an offense with other talented players. Great after the catch and has a running backs mentality. Pretty good route runner but he looks stiff on some routes. Good blocker. Ran the ball from the wildcat a lot and actually showed the ability to move people. Great at the jump ball.
Weaknesses
A body catcher and does not have natural hands. Not a great athlete- pretty stiff. Potential is limited.
Analysis
Because he’s a body catcher, he probably will never be an elite number 1 target which is why his value slips to the 2nd round. Looks like a running back out of position at times. May not contribute much his first year since he isn’t a good option in the slot.
Experience
Began starting during his sophomore season.
Awards and Honors
2009: n/a
2008: n/a
2007: n/a
Academics
Sociology major at Notre Dame.
Injuries
No history of major injuries.
| Year | Rec | Yards | Avg | Long | TD | Rush | Yards | TD |
| 2009 | 93 | 1496 | 16.1 | 78 | 15 | 25 | 186 | 2 |
| 2008 | 58 | 1080 | 18.6 | 69 | 10 | 5 | 37 | 1 |
| 2007 | 6 | 131 | 21.8 | 43 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Highlight/Lowlight Video – from our friends at Pro Draft Party
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Rob Engle
Rob Engle scouted privately starting in 2004. Rob participated in an internship with the Baltimore Ravens scouting department and is continuing his professional career by attending Miami University (Ohio) to obtain a degree in Strategic Communication. Rob is also a member of the Football Writers Association of America.
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