Tyler Kroft

Finished with 24 catches for 269 yards and no touchdowns last season with erratic quarterback play, and leaves Rutgers with 70 total catches for 901 yards and five touchdowns. In 2013, Kroft was named first-team All-American Athletic Conference with team-highs in receiving yards (573), receptions (43) and four receiving touchdowns. Gives good effort but most get stronger to be a three-down tight end in the NFL. He will get looks as a receiving specialist who offers formation flexibility to float to the slot as a former receiver.

strengths

Natural receiver (HS position) who catches the ball cleanly. Good hands. Top concentration in traffic. Knack for finding the soft spot in coverage. Deceptively quick. Versatility - played all around the formation. Good release. More athletic and gifted physically than his tape reveals. Occasional pop as a blocker. Not dominant but gives good effort working inline. Good size and potential.

weaknesses

Steep production decline from sophomore to junior season will be vetted by scouts, despite inconsistent quarterback play. Was not used much in the passing game last season. Thinks like a receiver and must develop his base. Gets narrow as a blocker. Struggles sustaining blocks at the point. Combine and workout results are critical to proving scouts he has the quickness and capacity to develop strength.

Three-year starter for head coach Mike Matta at Downingtown East High School

started at tight end as a sophomore and junior before moving to wide receiver as a senior

joined former Downingtown East teammate Taj Alexander at Rutgers

selected to play in the prestigious Big 33 game

All-Southeastern Pennsylvania selection by the Philadelphia Inquirer

caught 40 passes for 669 yards and eight touchdowns to lead the Cougars

three-star recruit according to Rivals.com, Scout.com and ESPN.com

rated the No. 21 prospect in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep Magazine

listed as the No. 42 tight end prospect nationally by ESPN.com

36 receptions for 667 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior

led team to a 9-3 record as a senior and an appearance in the District 1 Class AAAA quarterfinals.

Born 10/15/92

a communication major.