No matter the position, it's rarely ever an "easy" transition from college to the NFL.
Still, there are some spots proven to be tougher than others when it comes to making that leap; near the top of that list, tight end.
"I think it’s the type of athletes you’re going against, I’d say most tight ends lack length relative to the guys they’re blocking," Detroit Lions coach and former tight end Dan Campbell said. "A lot of times most of these defensive ends now are 280 pounds and have 35- or 36-inch arms. If you’re lucky you’ll have 34-inch arms, most have 32-inch arms.