TES

1) Brandon Pettigrew TE 6'5 260 Oklahoma State
He's the complete package. While Pettigrew only had 35 receptions last season, he made
them count. He had 540 yards and 4 TDs. His 15.4 yards per reception was among the best in
the nation for TEs with at least 25 receptions. The Cowboys leading WR from last year
(Bowman) is gone, so more looks should go his way. He's also an amazing blocker from
anywhere on the field...comes with off-field concerns.

2) Chase Coffman TE 6'5 250 Missouri
Ex-teammate Martin Rucker was drafted in the 4th Round last year...Coffman is a lot better.
Even with Coffman being in an offense where the wealth was spread throughout, he hauled in
52 passes for 531 yards and 7 TDs last season. This may sound like hyperbole, but with
Rucker gone and Daniel back at QB, 100 receptions isn't out of the realm of possibility. This
kid is another one who can block too.

3) *Jermaine Gresham TE 6'6 250 Oklahoma
Gresham had a great season last year, as he hauled in 37 passes for 518 yards. He's
capable of catching a lot more, but had to give way to Kelly and Iglesias. However, the
Sooners loved him as an end zone target as much as anyone. Gresham had 11 TDs, which
tied him for first place in the nation amongst all TEs. He has a nice combination of size and
speed. He should declare after what will be a monster season.

4) Travis Beckum TE 6'4 225 Wisconsin
Even as a type this, I can't believe I have Beckum at the fourth spot on my list. He's an amazing
athlete who was actually a top LB prospect coming out of High School. He's a receiving
machine with nice speed. He had 982 receiving yards last season, which led all FBS TEs. The
only knock on Beckum is that he's not stout enough to be a blocking TE. Unfortunately, there
aren't many teams that have the H-Back position high on their list.

5) Cornelius Ingram TE 6'4 225 Florida
Ingram is a very similar prospect to Wisconsin's Travis Beckum. He does not have ideal size
for the position, but he has great hands and athleticism. He came to Florida as a QB, but was
converted in 2005 as the talent and need was there for them to do so. He had 34 receptions
for 508 yards and 7 TDs last season. He flirted with declaring early last year, but opted not to
after getting a mid-Round rating.

6) Ryan Purvis TE 6'4 250 Boston College
If you take one look at the school, you know the kid is at least a decent blocker by default. He's
actually great at receiving the ball as well. In 2006, he came in third amongst ACC TEs with
381 yards. He improved his game last season and led all ACC TEs in both receptions and
yards, with 54 and 553 respectively. Even with Matt Ryan gone, they'll find a way to get the ball
in his hands.

7) Darius Hill TE 6'6 236 Ball State
Over the past two seasons, no TE in the MAC has been more productive than Hill. In that time,
he's had 107 receptions for 1,667 yards and 21 TDs. While he could stand to add some
weight, he's another prospect who's to tall and athletic to defend. Nate Davis is back at QB, so
this team will be airing in out quite often. Hill will certainly be one of the beneficiaries again in
2008.

8) Bear Pascoe TE 6'5 260 Fresno State
Pascoe is a solid, well-built TE with good speed. He's a smart kid who actually converted from
the QB position which he excelled at in High School. Each season, Pascoe has gotten better,
or at least it would appear so has he's gotten thrown to more. He only had 5 receptions as a
Freshman, 22 as a Sophomore, and then 45 last season. He's on the verge of a breakout
year. He's the WAC's best TE, by far.

9) *Cody Slate TE 6'4 224 Marshall
Slate was in the top 10 for receiving yards in C-USA last season. If you look at said stat for
just TEs, he was the best. He hauled in 66 passes for 818 yards and 5 TDs. Wile his stats
weren't as gaudy as a Freshman, he still led all TE's in his conference. Slate does need to get
bigger, but he 's already added ten pounds of muscle since arriving, and still has this year and
next. However, he's good enough now to declare.

10) Shawn Nelson TE 6'5 240 Southern Mississippi
While Slate is probably the best TE in the C-USA, Nelson is not far behind. Over the past two
years, he's amassed 957 receiving yards over 69 receptions. Frankly, he hasn't been used
enough. With the new coaching regime in place, I expect Nelson to get a lot more action. 50+
receptions aren't out of reach this season. He isn't much of a blocker, but he can catch and
has good speed.

11) Anthony Hill TE 6'6 265 North Carolina State
In 2006, Hill has the most receptions of any ACC TE with 45, and came in second in yards
receiving with 478. For reference, Greg Olsen was the one who edged him about by just 12
yards. Last season, Hill suffered a knee injury which kept him out for the year. The NC State
coaching staff, as well as Hill, hopes that he can regain his 2006 form and compete to be the
ACC's best all-around TE.

12) *Ed Dickson TE 6'5 240 Oregon
Dickson quietly pulled down 43 passes last season for 512 yards. His receiving yards placed
him third amongst all PAC-10 TEs. He's a very good athlete who has the ability to end up
being one of the PAC-10's best TEs this season. Dickson could stand to put on a few more
pounds. He has the frame to carry it, so adding another ten pounds or so could be
accomplished before he departs from Oregon.

13) *Dennis Pitta TE 6'5 250 Brigham Young
Last season, Pitta easily led all MWC TEs in basically every statistical category. He hauled in
59 passes for 813 yards, and scored 5 TDs. What's impressive, is he did this when weighing
in at about 230lbs. He has since packed on more weight and appears to be just as fast. While
he likely isn't a threat to leave school early, he could and have a strong shot at the NFL. In one
more year, he could be a top 5 TE nationally.

14) Logan Paulsen TE 6'6 252 UCLA
Over the past two seasons, Paulsen hasn't been a huge receiving threat for opponents to have
to worry about. His 39 receptions for 475 yards are rather pedestrian. Expect a change. With
Norm Chow fully into the offensive mix, things will improve. Paulsen is an athletic kid who can
catch the ball well. Additionally, he's a great run blocker. He should really push the standard for
the other TEs in his conference.

15) John Phillips TE 6'6 250 Virginia
For the past two seasons, Virginia has had one of the best three TE rotations in the nation
(Santi, Stupar and Phillips). While that has been great for the program, it didn't allow one TE to
stand out. With Santi and Stupar gone, Phillips will have the spotlight to himself. He's a strong
kid who blocks well. And he can catch the ball, despite what his stats may one to believe.
Look for his numbers to be much improved in 2008.

Other Considerations...
Brian Mandeville - Northeastern, Dan Gronkowski - Maryland, David Johnson - Arkansas
State, Steve Brouse - Connecticut, Davon Drew - East Carolina, Devin Frischknecht -
Washington State