2016 NFL Draft Profile: Thomas Duarte of UCLA

Go Joe Bruin profiles former UCLA TE/Y-receiver Thomas Duarte as he prepares for the 2016 NFL Draft.

2016 NFL Draft Profile: Thomas Duarte #18 – UCLA

The Upside

Duarte is a mismatch nightmare. No matter where he lines up he will have a physical advantage. He gobbles up yards with his smooth gait and is skilled at finding the soft spots in zone coverages while making himself a presentable target for a quarterback.

Has improved as a blocker overall. His hands are incredibly sticky and made several highlight reel catches look routine. Has the frame to add another 10-15lbs and as of this writing was close to 240lbs. Could be molded into a special kind of player if he ends up with a gifted offensive…