Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2017R5 · #174
TE· Round 5
Eric
Saubert.
Bomb Grade
47.7/100
TE· Round 5· Versatile tight end who projects as a primary blocker and short-yardage target
Eric
Saubert.
Drake· 6'5"· 253 lb
R5 · #174 · ATL
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
Shanahan outside zone with play-action passing concepts, emphasizing tight ends as blockers and occasional receivers.
Y-tight endIn-line blockerH-back
Best role
Immediate impact as a run-blocking specialist who can develop into a reliable short-to-intermediate target within a year or two.
Wrong fit
An Air Raid or pass-heavy spread system that primarily uses athletic, pass-catching tight ends.
Saubert's blocking prowess and developing receiving skills make him a valuable asset in schemes that prioritize the tight end's versatility.
07Athletic testing
Height
6'5"
Weight
253 lb
Vertical
33"
Broad
10'1"
Bench
22
06Athletic profilevs. TE on Big Board
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- —s
- Vertical
- 33inp50
- Broad jump
- 121inp50
- Three-cone
- —s
- Shuttle
- —s
- Bench
- 22repp50
08College production
No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.
10In hindsight
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Pro Bowls
0
All-Pro
0
Seasons
9
Career AV
2
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