2017 Rookie profile
Bucky Hodges - TE
Franchise Football League
est 1989
Draft Pick: Minnesota
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Round
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6
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Pick #
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201
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College:
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Virginia Tech
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Ranking:
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DLF
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45
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Pos.
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7
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DLF ADP:
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43.80
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Comparison:
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Luke Willson
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Player Profiler
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Luke Willson
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NFL Grade:
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5.82
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Could become early NFL starter
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Comparison:
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Devin Funchess
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CBSsports
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Overall ranking:
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133
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Pos. ranking
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9
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Project. round
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5
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Contract
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5/30/2017: Signed a four-year,
$2.55-million contract.
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4.58
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39.0"
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134.0"
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6' 6"
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32 1/2"
10 1/8"
225 lbs.
225 lbs.
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Yahoo Sports: 66. Virginia Tech TE Bucky Hodges — Few pass catchers have his rare gifts. Few frustrate more with hands, route running and blocking effort.
NFL Analysis: Hodges is hard to classify. He's either a big receiver or a small tight end -- something that has earned him comparisons to Carolina's Devin Funchess. Much like Funchess, Hodges is still learning the position but hasn't quite shown the raw talent to overcome his learning curve. While at Virginia Tech, Hodges lined up all over the formation and even took a few handoffs. However his hands and run-after-catch ability won't wow anyone. With such a steep learning curve to success, it will be several years (if ever) before Hodges will make a fantasy impact.
DLF: Hodges became a favorite of devy owners who were in search of the next freak athlete at the tight end position, but then he spent most of the past season playing out wide. There is still speculation Hodges could officially move to the wide receiver position in the NFL and we might know for sure when the Combine begins. Regardless of his position, Hodges size should give him a nice advantage over many defenders and while other tight ends get the hype, Hodges should provide nice value.
DRAFT ANALYSIS: Hodges can be a red zone matchup weapon for a offense that struggled to put the ball in the paint last year. --Mark Dulgerian
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FFL89 Pick
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Lucente's Rule
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Rd.
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4
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#
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38
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