7 TE prospects the Falcons could target to replace Austin Hooper

Here are seven possible replacements for Hooper in the 2020 NFL draft that Atlanta could consider if the can’t retain its Pro Bowl tight end.

Colby Parkinson — Stanford

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2019 Stats: 48 catches, 589 yards, 1 TD

Projection: Rounds 2-4

Analysis: At 6-foot-7, 250 pounds, Parkinson moves well and can catch contested passes. He doesn’t have the red zone numbers you’d expect to see from someone his size, but Stanford did deal with injuries at the quarterback position in 2019. Parkinson has good athleticism and play-making ability, with impressive hands. He’s not a dominant blocker, but a more complete tight end than some of the pass-catching specialists on this list.

Video: Parkinson (No. 84) catches six balls for 51 yards vs. Central Florida: