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When the Los Angeles Rams decided to part ways with Jared Cook’s lucrative contract, it immediately created a need at tight end. They still have Lance Kendricks, and they also retained the services of former UCLA Bruin Cory Harkey, who are both functional members of the Rams offense. However, neither Kendricks or Harkey is considered a significant threat as a receiver. After failing to reach an agreement with Mercedes Lewis or any other free agent tight ends, the Rams may end up addressing their need at the position in this year’s draft.
Former De La Salle and Stanford standout Austin Hooper looks to be one of top tight ends entering the 2016 NFL Draft. As things stand, he will become the seventh Stanford Cardinal tight end to be currently employed in the league. Hooper scored six touchdowns last season for the Cardinal. Among tight end prospects, Hooper ran the fastest 40-yard dash at the combines and can really go up for the ball. He is also strong when battling for contested balls in traffic. While his speed is good, Hooper doesn’t have a tremendous burst. He looks like what one might expect prototypical tight end to look like when he bowls through a route and uses his body to screen smaller defensive backs.
While he showed great improvement as a blocker in Stanford’s physical offense, he will need to continue to work on his strength if he plans to grapple with NFL-level opposition. At 6’4,” Hooper has a average catch radius. He was a complementary piece at Stanford and will be a complementary, but helpful piece in the NFL as well.
Hooper is projected as a likely second round selection. He, along with Hunter Henry, will be options that Snead and Fisher will consider as they look to add dimensions to last season’s abysmal offense.
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When the Los Angeles Rams decided to part ways with Jared Cook’s lucrative contract, it immediately created a need at tight end. They still have Lance Kendricks, and they also retained the services of former UCLA Bruin Cory Harkey, who are both functional members of the Rams offense. However, neither Kendricks or Harkey is considered a significant threat as a receiver. After failing to reach an agreement with Mercedes Lewis or any other free agent tight ends, the Rams may end up addressing their need at the position in this year’s draft.
Former De La Salle and Stanford standout Austin Hooper looks to be one of top tight ends entering the 2016 NFL Draft. As things stand, he will become the seventh Stanford Cardinal tight end to be currently employed in the league. Hooper scored six touchdowns last season for the Cardinal. Among tight end prospects, Hooper ran the fastest 40-yard dash at the combines and can really go up for the ball. He is also strong when battling for contested balls in traffic. While his speed is good, Hooper doesn’t have a tremendous burst. He looks like what one might expect prototypical tight end to look like when he bowls through a route and uses his body to screen smaller defensive backs.
While he showed great improvement as a blocker in Stanford’s physical offense, he will need to continue to work on his strength if he plans to grapple with NFL-level opposition. At 6’4,” Hooper has a average catch radius. He was a complementary piece at Stanford and will be a complementary, but helpful piece in the NFL as well.
Hooper is projected as a likely second round selection. He, along with Hunter Henry, will be options that Snead and Fisher will consider as they look to add dimensions to last season’s abysmal offense.
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