Our Future Tight End

[Catufb85]

David Njoku 6'5 245 runs 4.54 (reported) 40 time.  This guy is big strong fast and athletic.  Could be the perfect guy to put 2nd to Olsen and would be the Tight End of the future.  NFL.com's comparsion is none other than Greg Olsen.  Youll see the athleticism and the speed that Njoku has.  Catching short yardage passes and turning them into huge gains.  Even saw a couple of bubble screens in there.  Watching the extended hands with catches and just the style of running reminds me so much of Olsen.  This guy would have to be a 2-3 round pick.  Probably have to grab him with the top of the second pick.  Could be a great weapon for Cam.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/david-njoku?id=2557986

 

[ncfan]

Kid has the athletic ability.

Super super raw and doesnt have what WE Need at TE, Blocking.

Would much much rather grab Leggett in the 3rd

[LinvilleGorge]

I question whether the people who continue to bring this guy up have ever actually seen the guy play. Yes, on paper he looks like the perfect TE. Ideal size, ideal athleticism, he's got it all. There's one huge caveat though. The guy has bricks for hands. He makes Ginn look sure handed in comparison. Stop watching highlight films and start watching actual games.

[Ace_Aladdin]

4 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I question whether the people who continue to bring this guy up have ever actually seen the guy play. Yes, on paper he looks like the perfect TE. Ideal size, ideal athleticism, he's got it all. There's one huge caveat though. The guy has bricks for hands. He makes Ginn look sure handed in comparison. Stop watching highlight films and start watching actual games.

He is like Funchess but has chance to be a effective WR. I agree we need a TE that can block like Howard or Leggett

[GoobyPls]

2nd or 3rd round? LMAO 

He will be the first TE drafted not getting pass Giants or Dolphins 

[Ace_Aladdin]

1 minute ago, 15 said:

you're a hater dude lol. he's a just a kid and still very raw. he's made some freakish catches and dropped some gimmes. pretty much every actual scout and professional analysis are drooling over Njoku's potential and athleticism. whoever gets him is getting a future all-pro with the right coaching and scheme.   

He reminds me a lot of Eric Ebron 

I'll take Jordan Leggett over him any day for the Panthers. 

[uncfan888]

I'd be on board for this in the later rounds more than I would be for picking Howard at 8. that's just crazy talk

[top dawg]

Howard is more complete at this point. 

I wouldn't be mad about either. There are so many scenarios in the first round that may have an effect on the second round. I'm looking forward to seeing what actually transpires.

[LinvilleGorge]

8 minutes ago, 15 said:

he's a just a kid and still very raw... pretty much every actual scout and professional analysis are drooling over Njoku's potential and athleticism.   

You know what was said about virtually every draft bust ever? Exactly that.

[LinvilleGorge]

With that said, if he was there in the 3rd I'd take him. His upside would be well worth the risk at that point. 1st or 2nd round? I'd pass. We already have all the pass catchers with inconsistent hands that we need. Olsen is the only truly sure handed guy on the roster.

[Ace_Aladdin]

4 minutes ago, Promethean Forerunner said:

And OJ Howard reminds me of Julius Thomas...

See, I can play this game too.

Haha he is way more athletic than Thomas and far better blocker.

He never had to transition from basketball to football 

decent comparison but not accurate :)

[Ace_Aladdin]

1 minute ago, Promethean Forerunner said:

He has yet to even play a single snap in the NFL... lol

How do you know he's a better blocker??

 

Comparing coming out college 

hell yes , faced elite defense whether run/pass blocking or going out on routes 

[Ace_Aladdin]

15 minutes ago, 15 said:

that's funny, he reminds professional scouts of Antonio Gates. who you scouting for these days?

Haha member a lot of scouts are wrong 

but the point was that there both athletic   that can catch but not much of blockers. 

Will he be successful yes, but there are other TEs that fit better for the Panthers

[LinvilleGorge]

8 minutes ago, 15 said:

here's a short list of a receivers that had questionable hands but freakish athleticism and potential that worked out:

Alshon Jeffrey - 59.6%

Julio Jones - 51.8%

Calvin Johnson - 48.1%

Demaryius Thomas - 47.5%

 

also can't forget about the guy we took in first round a couple years ago with a 59% catch percentage. still needs some work but can't complain about a kid averaging just under 1K yards and 9 TD's a year.

 

The list that didn't work out is a helluva lot longer.