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Dolphins add prolific TE Mike Gesicki in 2nd round

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The Miami Dolphins have selected tight end Mike Gesicki out of Penn State in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, 42nd overall.

The senior is an absolute freak on the athletic scale, leaping an incredible 41.5 inches at the NFL combine. With that jumping ability on a 6-foot-6 frame, Gesicki should be a potent weapon in the red zone for the Dolphins' offense.

Mike Gesicki Bio

Position: TE
School: Penn State
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-5
Weight: 247 lbs

Strengths

  • Is strong enough to run through contact at the line of scrimmage without his route or speed getting altered.
  • Is a mismatch for linebackers and needs to be covered by a quicker safety.
  • Possesses excellent ball skills and does a great job of tracking the ball in and securing the catch.
  • Prototypical size for an NFL tight end.

Weaknesses

  • Is often indifferent as a blocker.
  • May struggle to gain separation from faster, more physical cornerbacks in the NFL.

Athletic testing

Event Result 
40-yard Dash 4.54 sec 
Bench Press 22 reps
Vertical Jump 41.5 inches
Broad Jump 129 inches
3-Cone Drill 6.76 sec
20-yd Shuttle 4.1 sec

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