Gresham is the top tight end by a fairly wide margin. He was the ultimate safety valve for quarterback Sam Bradford. He's able to go over the short middle with confidence but has enough speed to get down the seam. He's at his best when he splits out so he'll have to improve his technique when he has his hand down.

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Gronkowski may have missed the 2009 season, but he's still a top prospect. He has excellent hands and runs good routes. His size and strength also help make him an asset in the run game. But some teams may have completely droppped him off their board due to a lingering back issue.

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Hernandez is a fast athlete who can make plays down the field. He catches the ball nicely and is excellent when split out wide. Knows how to use his athleticism when blocking so he can mirror defenders. His height is somewhat of a concern.

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McCoy is similar to a lot of big Southern California receivers. He's got good straight-line speed, but is a long strider who is a little sloppy off the line and out of his breaks. He may not do anything special for a team but he's a dependable all-around tight end who can block and catch adequately.

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Pitta is the go-to receiver for Brigham Young. In 2008, he registered 82 receptions for 1,072 yards and six touchdowns. He's a good enough athlete and has nice size. He runs solid routes and has a powerful frame. PItta did spend two years on a church mission and will enter the pros older than most rookies.

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A natural athlete, Dickson is still working on the nuances of the position. He's a good quick-twitch athlete who gets off the line nicely. He easily makes plays over the top and has the ability to stretch defenses. If he can improve his physicality, especially when going up against athletic linebackers, he could move higher in these rankings.

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Moeaki might not be the most athletic, but he was a dependable target in the Iowa offense. He has really good hands and can block fairly well. He's not going to be a flashy pick, but a good one.

Graham was called on last season to replace the injured Travis Beckum. He not only did that but became a solid prospect in his own right. he's a lot like Beckum: He's mostly a receiving tight end who might find his niche at the next level as an H-back. He needs to get stronger if he'll be used as a natural tight end.

Peek has deceptive quickness, which he uses to get out in the open field. He's a good possession tight end, but he could improve some as an in-line blocker. He really only played two years of college football following a transfer from Georgia Tech.

Dickerson is a versatile player. At Pitt, he lined up at tight end. During Senior Bowl week, he played wide receiver. Some expect him to be an H-back in the NFL. Dickerson has the athleticism to play all three fairly well.

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Everyone knows Graham is a project, considering he's only played football for six months. But the converted basketball player is ultra athletic and has great size. He showed at the Senior Bowl and combine that he's a talent but inconsistent.

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There really isn't anything that Mastrud does better than everyone, but there's no real weakness in his game. He's a solid pass catcher and route runner and can hold a block. He's not the fastest or the soundest in his blocking technique, but he's a solid all-around tight end.

Byham has made his name at Pitt as a sound blocker in the running game. He's adequate enough in the passing game, but will really help a team in need of a blocking tight end. If he shows improvement in the receiving game, it's likely his stock could skyrocket.

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Hoomanawanui plays a lot like Alge Crumpler. He's a big player with underrated athleticism and speed. He's a solid route runner, but shouldn't be used deep often. His size alone makes him a above-average blocker, but he needs to improve his technique.

A lot like Graham, Slate's next position could be at H-back. His play is very similar to budding Packers tight end Jermichael Finley, another undersized college tight end who got bigger as a rookie in the NFL. If Slate shows the ability to get stronger, he's a good receiving option as a tight end.

Quarless has the physical makeup to be a good pass-catching tight end. He's played lined up on the line of scrimmage, in the slot and as an H-back. He doesn't fire in and out of his cuts as a route runner, though, and may only be a possession tight end.

If a team needs strictly a pass receiver as tight end, Epps is a solid option. He's quicker than fast, but knows how to get open and make difficult catches. But he shouldn't be relied on as a blocker. His technique is poor and he doesn't play with a lot of strength.

Harbor really came on during the offseason where he could show off his athleticism and speed. He has good hands and is developing as a run blocker. He's played H-back in the past and that may be his best position in the NFL.