From now until the 2022 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling a tight end prospect that has improved his game each season at the tight end position and looks to be a potential value in a deep TE class this spring.
#88, Charlie Kolar, TE, Iowa State (R-Senior) – 6062, 256lb
Measurements
Senior Bowl/Combine Invite
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
The Good
— Great size and the frame you desire in a traditional tight end prospect
— Has deceptive rolling speed as he gets moving down field rather than WR/TE hybrid speed
— Height and leaping ability make him a viable red zone, 50/50 ball target
— Has lined up in-line, split out wide, in the slot, and in the H-Back position
— Natural hands catcher that can make catches outside of his frame at different levels
— Size and strength allow him to work off the jam at the LOS relatively easily
— Smooth route runner that knows how to create separation at the top of his route
— Gets into the defender to break out of his route to use his size and strength to his advantage in his breaks
— Used very well on the over route, shallow crossers, TE/slot wheels, post/corners, and up the seam
— Finds the soft spots in the zone coverage to give his QB an easy target
— Dangerous up the seam from the slot or in-line since he can outrun backers and out-physical safeties
— King at the catch point by high pointing the football in the air and attacking the catch with strong hands
— Can post up defensive backs well and box them up for the lob downfield
— Has the catch radius to climb the ladder and go get balls the QB throws up there, trusting him to come down with
— Has good body control when attempting to make catches in the end zone or along the sideline
— Can play through contact at the catch point and make the difficult catch while getting hit
— More than willing as a blocker in the run game whether in-line or split out
— Will stay on his blocks and drive his feet to create running lanes
— Good athleticism for his size, but won’t wow you with his speed or explosiveness
— Not the most elusive runner after the catch or has the lateral movement skills to create ample separation as a route runner
— Can stand to add more functional strength to have a stronger base at the point of attack in the run game.