Panthers meeting with Miami TE Njoku

[UpstatePanther]

Would rather have Howard, but if he gets taken before #8, then I'd be cool with taking Njoku if he's still there at 40.

[rhyslloyd]

Can't catch?  Sweet.  You can be on our team.

[Krovvy]

I don't think the Panthers should take another pass catcher with dick fingers.

[B.BERSIN]

The Panthers have an upcoming meeting with tight end David Njoku.
 
There is a chance he falls into the second round.
 
 
From NFL.com
 
Strengths
 
Great muscular definition with long arms and room for 10 more pounds. Elite athlete and seam buster deluxe. Can stick a foot in the ground and break in either direction at a 90-degree angle in shorter routes. Tremendous acceleration out of breaks to separate and widen the window for quarterbacks. Opens the throttle in open field. When he catches it on the move, the YAC yards can become an avalanche. Was 7 foot high-jumper in high school and can go up and over most everyone he faces. Hand quickness to get a last second push-off and still get hands up to secure catch. Finds soft spots against zones. Plays outside, from the slot and in-line. Willing to compete as a blocker. Can push defensive backs around from slot. Gets early arm extension into defender and looks to create some turn. Shows lateral blocking ability for zone scheme.
 
Weaknesses
 
Inexperienced at the position and still a work in progress. Needs to add to his play strength to handle in-line blocking as a pro. Don't skip leg days, bro. Struggled badly to stay in front of Pitt powerhouse Ejuan Price. Hands too high and wide at point of attack. Inconsistent hands over two years at Miami. Focus drops were a problem. Had eight drops over last two seasons for drop rate over 11 percent. Speed allows him to uncover on downfield routes and hasn't had to learn nuances of setting up defenders with route work. Needs to get head around and find ball quicker when working over top of linebacker.
 
NFL Comparison
 
Greg Olsen
 
 
(Interesting comparison)
 

Inconsistent hands.

Stop reading there.


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