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Note: As a UM Law alum, I concede that I am a bit biased when it comes to the Canes.
As the draft approaches, I'll compile my sleeper list (current players such as Brandon Marshall, Osi Umenyiora and, from last year's draft, Terrence Knighton, have appeared on my lists).
My first entry is Jimmy Graham, Senior TE from Miami. If you look up his stats from this year, you'll see 17 receptions and 5 TDs. If you look up his stats from 2006, 2007 or 2008, you won't find them - unless you look at UM's basketball stats. That's right... Graham was a power forward until this year.
He is 6'8, 260. Not bad size for a Red Zone target. He is unquestionably a developmental player, but if you look up the term "upside potential" in the dictionary, you might find his picture.
Is he the next Antonio Gates (another converted hoops player)? Time will tell. I'd consider spending a fourth round pick on him to find out. That said, if he runs well at the Combine, a fourth might not be enough.
As the draft approaches, I'll compile my sleeper list (current players such as Brandon Marshall, Osi Umenyiora and, from last year's draft, Terrence Knighton, have appeared on my lists).
My first entry is Jimmy Graham, Senior TE from Miami. If you look up his stats from this year, you'll see 17 receptions and 5 TDs. If you look up his stats from 2006, 2007 or 2008, you won't find them - unless you look at UM's basketball stats. That's right... Graham was a power forward until this year.
He is 6'8, 260. Not bad size for a Red Zone target. He is unquestionably a developmental player, but if you look up the term "upside potential" in the dictionary, you might find his picture.
Is he the next Antonio Gates (another converted hoops player)? Time will tell. I'd consider spending a fourth round pick on him to find out. That said, if he runs well at the Combine, a fourth might not be enough.
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