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This is how:

Same way gates did it before him

Same way Gates did with zero games played

I don't know why I read this as Jimmy garoppolo.

Jimmy Graham is massively disrespected in NFL circles and gets little recognition. The man is 4th all time in TDs and 7th all time in yards for Tight ends. Hall of fame worthy

Two of the best TEs in the league were Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates, both played college basketball, so there were teams willing to take a chance on other potential basketball to football converts.

Spent too much time fucking around with basketball, probably.

I bet LeBron James could have been a very good TE in the NFL if he had focused on Football instead . He was good in high-school.

Dave Casper had like 7 and played OT his first three years at Notre Dame

same way shaedon sharpe was a top 10 draft prospect without playing a minute of college ball

Measurables.

Also football is a sport where you can produce like a scrub or star depending on whatever coaching scheme you're in.

George kittle had 48 career college catches.

Because of huge

He was 6’7 and ran a 4.5.

Someone took a huge gamble on him. That’s kind of how every draft pick is after round 1.

You have to remember that Mickey Loomis does what Mickey Loomis wants.

He was so freaking good with Drew Brees

Wait until this guy finds out about Matt Cassell

Potential over production.

Can’t remember the guys name but there’s a player who only played basketball in college that got drafted into the nfl. Believe he played for Washington? I can’t remember honestly

Have you seen his biceps?

Bro, he played basketball

Physical attributes.

He had what you call “the goods”

Kyle long only started 6 games at Oregon before going 20th overall. He only played juco before that

Jordan mailata, now one of the best o linemen in the league, was drafted without ever having played football at any level

Teams seem to draft DNA moreso than tape.

6'6 and ran 4.5. He's getting drafted.

Ability

Wait until you hear about Jordan Mailata

nfl scouts know a lot more than rando chads do.

Tall and athletic

Can’t coach height

The mini-trend of drafting basketball players.

He played four years of basketball.

i believe wikipedia was created for this

i just assume it would be an easier reference than a forum that hates things even a week old

By being an elite athlete with size. Plus when the Saints drafted him he got to play behind Jeremy Shockey for a year to further learn the position.

Try looking up Jordan Mailata’s college career

Say the line!

Because 6'6" guys who can run a 4.5 are always going to at least pique the interest of some team or another.

wait til op finds out about the euro and former rugby players in the nfl

He's a freak athlete the Saints thought they could refine with some experience

They were right

he sport good

Athlete.

Real big, fantastic athlete, was super efficient in college despite low volume, plus it was the Saints that drafted him. Sean Payton's entire offense was built around creating mismatches, and Graham was a matchup nightmare -- too fast and shifty for LB coverage, too big for DB coverage, redzone TD machine. We had Colston dominating in a similar role, so Graham just added another layer of that. Two big-bodied receiving threats like them on the field meant that we didn't need guys like Henderson and Meachem to be anything other than fast.

Also he was a 3rd round pick. He's more like the TE version of Cardale Jones but actually good. His 17 career receptions in college resulted in over 200 yards and 5 TD's.

College is nice but not the end all be all in terms of prep for the pro game.

Heard he played basketball.