PFF scouting report: Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson

Name: Jordan Leggett

School: Clemson

Position fit: Joker/move and/or inline tight end

Stats to know: Third-most total snaps played (2,263) over the last three years in the tight end draft class and fifth-most college playoff snaps played (327) in college football history.

What he does best:

Some of, if not the most skilled receiving hands in the TE draft class — reduced drop rate by 25 percent both in 2015 and 2016.
Nine drops on 109 catchable passes the last three years.
Limits ball contact with the body using strong hands to snatch it out of the air.
Anticipates contact well at the catch point.
Natural ability to manipulate momentum after the catch to avoid first contact.
Decent ability to maintain directional blocks.

Biggest concerns:

Doesn’t have great straight-line speed and does not run crisp routes. Will have to make his mark winning at the catch point.
Run-blocking is a current weakness — ranked in the bottom 15 percent of the TE draft class in average grade per run blocking snap.
Prone to taking very poor angles when blocking on the move — Andre the Giant footwork when open-field blocking.
Can be caught playing high while searching for a block.
Reach blocking is not a strength.
Much of production stemmed from favorable scheme and/or coverage busts.
Routes cut off by defenders far too often.

Player comparison: Richard Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

Short of playing a one-dimensional receiving role, any chance of Jordan’s chances of a prolonged NFL career depend entirely around revamping his overall blocking technique. Leggett hasn’t played a snap of special teams over the last three years and neither he or Rodgers have provided anything on tape that would be deserving of a run blocking role.

Bottom line: Leggett possesses the big-game experience, level of receiving chops and playmaking that will find a home on an NFL roster. His ability to contribute toward extracurricular roles should be considered a work in progress.

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