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Player Profiles

Quarterbacks
Pat Barnes
Jim Druckenmiller
Peyton Manning
Jake Plummer

Running Backs
Darnell Autry
Tiki Barber
Troy Davis
Corey Dillon
Warrick Dunn
Sedrick Shaw

Wide Receivers
Reidel Anthony
Rae Carruth
Yatil Green
Ike Hilliard

Tight Ends
Tony Gonzalez
David LaFleur

Offensive Line
Tarik Glenn
Walter Jones
Chris Naeole
Orlando Pace

Defensive Backs
Chris Canty
Tremain Mack
Sam Madison
Shawn Springs
Bryant Westbrook
Jamel Williams

Linebackers
James Farrior
Tyrus McCloud
Dwayne Rudd
Matt Russell
Jamie Sharper

Defensive Linemen
Peter Boulware
Trevor Pryce
Darrell Russell
Reinard Wilson



Strengths:
  • Great size and strength
  • Powerful blocker
  • Good Hands

    Questions:

  • How will he adjust to complicated NFL passing schemes?

    Projected Draft Round:

  • 1st
  • David LaFleur LSU, TE
    6-7, 278lbs

    1996 Statistics
    Receptions Yards TDs
    30 439 3

    LaFleur has a rare combination of skills. He can block like an offensive lineman , yet still has great pass receiving skills. His size helps him as blocker and also provides a huge target for his quarterback. He is surprisingly agile and quick for a player with his size and strength. Despite not having a quality quarterback to work with during his years at LSU, he has developed into an excellent prospect. Still some scouts are concerned with how he will handle the transition from college to NFL. LSU did not run a complicated passing offense and LaFleur may need some time to adjust to the sophisticated passing offenses in the NFL. However, there is no concern about LaFleur’s talents and he should quickly develop into a star NFL tight end.


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