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Originally Posted by Direckshun
TE Marcel Jensen, Fresno State -- If there were ever an NFL body prototype at TE, Jensen has it: 6'5", 260 lbs, thick body with long legs. Just a great specimen at the position, and that's going to be enough to get him drafted in the late rounds. Jensen as a prospect looks like a guy you could potentially develop into a solid #2 TE. He's got experience blocking defensive linemen, has experience going from a three-point stance into a route tree, and even played split out wide some for the Bulldogs. He looks tremendously soft, however. When playing Fresno State's inferior, smaller competition, he still gets lit up and knocked off his feet. His route-running is lazy-slow and his numbers were largely dependent on the ascension of Derek Carr. I'm not sure if he needs to get in better shape or if he's just slow (he ran a 4.8 at the Combine). But he's a project at the next level, and some team will have to treat him that way for a season or two. My guess is he ends up a 7th rounder.
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His numbers were a result of Derek Carr for sure, but it's the lack of numbers versus high level production numbers.
He was basically an in-line blocker in the scheme starting his sophomore year when they switched over to a four and five man receiver spread offensive set. If he was on the field at all other than special teams situations due to the change in offensive alignments.
He's got really long arms, a very good vertical and has very good acceleration.
He's a very nice TE prospect that simply got buried due to the change in the offensive scheme.