Draft Scout Snapshot: 2008: Saw action in 13 of Florida’s games in 2008…securing 11 starts…Caught 34 passes for 381 yards, an 11.2 average, and five touchdowns…Led the Gators in receiving against Oklahoma in the 2009 FedEx BCS National Championship, reeling in five catches for 57 yards…Also played a key role in Florida’s eighth SEC title with three catches for 43 yards against then undefeated Alabama…2007: Appeared in all 13 games during the season, receiving the starting nod in three contests against Troy, Florida State and Michigan…Finished his rookie season with nine receptions for 151 yards and two touchdowns…Averaged 16.8 yards per catch, ranking second on the team behind Riley Cooper (22.8)…Reeled in a career long 55-yard reception against South Carolina…Caught the first touchdown of his career against Kentucky, a one-yard strike, with 14 seconds before halftime.
/ football Videos
Loading...
*Automated search based on player first/last name, college team name, football, 3 loading panels, click video to view in full size on this page, watch or fast forward one full video, or open player with red arrow to choose more cuts at the bottom of the big video screen. Click "I'm done watching this" blue link at the top of video to close screen. If available/HQ changes video quality.
Draft Scout News
07/22/10 - TE Aaron Hernandez, a true pass catcher coming out of Florida, will likely line up wide in many of New England's various spread passing sets. He has the ability to make plays after the catch and potentially replaces the type of athleticism that Benjamin Watson (who signed with the Browns) and Daniel Graham offered the offense over the years.
06/24/10 - TE Aaron Hernandez was a standout in OTAs and minicamp thanks to his solid hands, impressive athleticism and ability to line up at a variety of spots in spread passing sets.
Though just a fourth-round pick, Hernandez looks to be well on his way to making big rookie contributions to the Patriots pass-first offense.
06/10/10 - TE Aaron Hernandez (4/113/Florida) has a four-year deal worth as much as $1.308 million that includes a $200,000 signing bonus base salaries of $320,000, $405,000, $490,000 and $575,000, according to the National Football Post. It also includes roster bonuses $76,000 in 2010, $90,000 in 2011, $104,000 in 2012 and $118,000 in 2013. Hernandez admitted to failing at least one drug test while at Florida. Hernandez won the Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end. More of an athletic H-back than true tight end, he'll find some opportunities in the Patriots' spread formations.
06/08/10 - TE Aaron Hernandez (4/113/Florida) has agreed to a four-year deal, according to the Boston Herald. Terms were not disclosed.
Hernandez won the Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end. More of an athletic H-back than true tight end, he'll find some opportunities in the Patriots' spread formations.
05/03/10 - TE Aaron Hernandez (4/113), Florida: Hernandez won the Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end. More of an athletic H-back than true tight end, he'll find some opportunities in the Patriots' spread formations.
.gif){kind=spacer}
.gif){kind=spacer}
- Draft Scout Premium Members Feature - 
