Falcons scouting report roundup: 6 TE draft prospects

Draft Wire has released several individual scouting reports over the past week, including six tight ends that Atlanta could have interest in with Austin Hooper potentially out.

Brycen Hopkins — Purdue

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Size: 6-foot-4, 245 lbs

Strengths:

“Hopkins has plenty of experience lined up in the slot, and his combination of size and speed makes him a difficult player for opposing defenses to contain in man coverage. His ball skills are impressive: he excels at adjusting to the ball and high pointing passes in contested situations. The son of former All-Pro offensive lineman Brad Hopkins, the Purdue star has professional football in his blood, too.”

Weaknesses:

“For all the upside that Hopkins brings as a pass-catcher, he still needs to get better as a blocker. His pad level could use some work, as he isn’t great at sinking his hips into contact and staying low when engaged with a defender. His grip strength is decent at best, and he doesn’t have the nastiest of edges as a run blocker.”

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