Harrison Bryant, TE, Florida Atlantic
The more I watch Bryant. the more I come to prefer him over Kmet (and Adam Trautman). Bryant isn’t perceived to be a first-round talent, but again, with the Patriots not picking in the second round, they might reach on a player who they find compelling. That’s definitely what Bryant is. The biggest knock — which is true for almost all the tight ends in this draft — is a lack of elite athleticism. But as the No. 1 pass-catching threat at Florida Atlantic, Bryant was a game-changer.
“Bryant’s plus athletic traits, high football IQ and toughness as a blocker make him one of the most talented, well-rounded tight ends in this draft,” NFL.com’s Lance Zuerlein wrote.
It’s an appealing and true summary of this prospect, especially in New England where the depth chart is bare at the tight end position.