ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Zone buster who can settle into pockets. Footwork could be crisper on 90-degree breaks / doesn't always separate from underneath man-coverage. But he is a physical route runner who can box out defenders. Some savvy on downfield routes. Can tempo and set up breaks with change of speed on post and flag routes.

Will sometime let ball get to frame but has above average overall ball skills. Extends arms and snatches passes thrown above head. Big hands / can snag passes with one hand. Above average body control /can adjust to back shoulder passes. Will hold onto the ball after taking big hit. Tracks the deep ball well.

Can flex out and reach top-end speed quickly when not slowed down at the LOS. Fast enough to work the seam and exploit downfield pockets vs. zone. Won’t make many defenders miss but is fast enough to rip of chunk of yards when he gets room to work after the catch.

Drives legs and drags defenders for after catch. Unafraid to work the middle of the field. Willing and spirited blocker. Could have more of a mean streak though he did play with an edge at times.

A lot to like about his upside as a blocker, but is average at this point. Can seal the front side and cut off backside. Adequate awareness in blitz pick up though he could sink and anchor better. Sound hand placement /will fight to sustain in-line blocks but leans into defenders instead of rolling hips (so that he slipped off some blocks). Can cover up linebackers and takes adequate angles but can be step late locating second level assignment.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Above-average athleticism and top-end speed translates to very good separation skills. Good at avoiding contact and getting a clean release. Gets in and out of stem easily with good pop out of cuts. Nice feel for routes /sets up defenders well within stem. Can run away from LB's on intermediate crossing routes. Natural feel vs. zone coverage to find open areas /works back to QB. Enough versatility and athleticism to be flexed out.

Soft and natural hands. Catches ball away from frame. Has the body control to open up and make tough grab outside of frame. Can pluck on the run without breaking stride. Average leaper /lacks elite one-on-one jump ball capabilities.

Quick release and good initial pop allows him to get on top of the defense quickly. Good athleticism after the catch. Lacks great elusiveness but is shifty with enough top-end speed to capitalize if given a seam.

Effort and toughness not a question. Willing to work the middle of the field. Will secure the ball in traffic. Hustles to the whistle and will give second effort to give a downfield block. Could show more aggressiveness as an inline blocker and do a better job of sustaining blocks.

Blocking is an area of weakness. Must get stronger in the core and lacks great inline capabilities right now. Technique also needs work especially with hands. Good awareness and better technique in pass pro.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Athletic ability and frame make him a nightmare matchup when he lines up in the slot. Uses hands and quick feet to quickly get off the line. Could make crisper 90-degree cuts at top of stem and tends to drift downfield on crossing routes but shows some craftiness as a route runner. Uses tempo and upper body to get defenders off balance and set up breaks. Quick enough to separate from most linebackers. Locates downfield seams in zone looks but could do a better job of adjusting route and settling into windows on intermediate routes. Missed blitz pickup early in the 2011 Boise State game. .

Snatches ball with hands away from frame. Can catch pass thrown above head. Fluid gathering the ball in stride but can take eye off it resulting in a drop.

Fast enough to get behind most linebackers vs. man coverage and can work the deep middle vs. zone looks. Not as dangerous as Aaron Hernandez. Makes first defender miss and has above average top-end speed.

Unafraid to work middle. Tough runner who’ll fight for yards after contact. Not a mauler but flashes a mean streak. Unafraid to mix it up with bigger defenders

Above average hand placement and upper body strength but there are concerns about whether he can hold up as in-line blocker. Narrow hips, played high / lower body strength appears below average. Doesn’t drive-block defenders. Ducks head and lunges at times. Struggles to sustain in pass pro. Sloppy footwork / problems sealing the backside. Athletic enough to adjust to moving targets at second level but not aggressive enough in space / defenders have had some success slipping him.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Undersized even for an H-back and will need to be flexed out wide for the most part. Quicker and more dangerous after the catch than most TE prospects, but may never develop into a solid in-line blocker in the NFL.  Lacks explosive initial burst off the line. Must get stronger and improve his array of moves vs. press. Must be more precise with routes. Lacks ideal suddenness in and out of breaks. But he's a fluid, smooth athlete with massive frame to naturally separate. Shows some craftiness when setting up defenders with double moves. Physical route runner. Uses his frame to shield defender from the ball. "

Long with a huge catching radius. Confident pass catcher with strong hands. Attacks the ball away from his frame. Can pluck on the run. Above average body control.

More capable with the ball in his hands than most TEs in this class. Does not explode off the line but can chew up real estate quickly and stretch the seam. Lacks elite top end speed but fast enough to establish positioning on seam routes. Has the length to win more than his share of jump balls. Stops and starts quickly. Can make the first defender miss. Surprisingly good vision to set up blocks and make open-field cuts.

Good effort in all aspects of the game. But by no means does he play with a mean streak. Doesn't shy away from contact and gives a decent effort as a blocker. Unafraid to work the middle and has proven capable of securing the ball while taking a big hit. Could be more physical and aggressive after the catch (could have been favoring shoulder injury).

Good effort to get in position as a blocker. At best a decent position and wall-off space blocker. Typically gets in solid position as a space blocker and has long arms to reach. Can overwhelming  DBs at POA but lacks bulk, shows marginal lower body strength and really struggles to sustain vs. LBs and DEs. Dips his head and lets pads get too high on contact. Gets in position in pass pro and typically makes good initial contact but has a narrow base, plays too high and really struggles to anchor.

Combine: 4.76 Forty| Didn't Lift| 36.0 VJ| 121.0" BJ| 7.19 3C| Didn't run shuttles|

Pro Day - Peterson only ran a 4.58 short shuttle, deciding to keep all his other combine numbers. He caught the ball well and looked fluid in the positional workouts.

Pro Football Draft Guide –  A developmental prospect with intriguing athleticism, but he’s far away from being ready to make an impact. A longshot to be a situational receiving threat.

From nfl.com - Undersized tweener, used in both wide receiver looks and at tight end.Definitely won't be a blocking bruiser working off the LOS, but more of a mismatch candidate who will need to work out of the slot to get looks against slower linebackers or smaller safeties in the NFL. A good athlete, but lacks the consistency to warrant a top pick. But he does match current vogue as a mismatch TE has late-round talent with middle round potential.

Relies heavily upon his speed and length to beat LB’s and make catches over safeties – a mismatch-driven player who doesn't make a lot happen on his own when working against fast linebackers, but he runs decent routes and is deceptively shifty with the ball after the catch.

Doesn't make many plays happen for himself. He has to rely on mismatches and schemes drawn up by coaches to be put in a position to make plays. Can't block at all at the LOS. A slightly better blocker working up field on linebackers, but really struggles with the physical aspect of his play and can get beat up on the LOS by bigger linebackers before he ever gets into his route.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - An H-Back that's primarily used as a situational receiver. Moved from WR to TE. Narrow frame, but can stick butt out and box out linebackers/safeties when working middle. Size can give defensive backs problems when flexed out. Struggles to sink hips and explode at top of stem. Will slip and stumble out of break. Can get muscled out of routes.

Lets ball get to frame but has above average overall ball skills. Tracks the ball well and can make over the shoulder catches. Good body control. Can open hips and adjust to passes thrown behind him. Long arms. Can reach out with one hand and tip ball to himself.

Initial burst is just average but is long strider with enough speed to get behind most linebackers and work the seam vs. zone looks. Doesn’t appear as dangerous with ball in hands on shovels and reverses. Won’t make many defenders miss /lacks breakaway speed after the catch.

No hesitation going over the middle Runs hard and will fight for yards after contact. Doesn't shy away from contact but is not aggressive or physical enough as a blocker.

Strong punch as a blocker/can knock linebackers off balance but could take better angles when attacking second level. Sloppy footwork /gets beat to the inside when asked to cut off the back inside. Gets rag-dolled at times. Narrow base, plays too high and seems to have lower body strength.

Combine: 4.93 Forty| 21 Reps| 32.0 VJ| 110.0" BJ| 7.18 3C| 4.40 20Sh| 11.90 60Sh.

Pro day - Paulson was good in his position workout, but he didn’t elevate his draft position. He had 4.70 and 4.69 40-yard dashes, a 33-inch vertical jump, 9-5 broad jump, 4.32 short shuttle and 6.98 three-cone drill.

BRS (Gollin) - I disagree with the Pro Day analysis - improving his forty time from 4.93 to 4.69 is a big deal for a pass catching TE - especially in a week class.

Pro Football Draft Guide –  Has just enough skill as a receiver to earn a part time role as an H-Back or fullback

From nfl.com - Reliable pass-catching tight end who struggles to get open, but played well within the Ducks' scheme. A consistent durable starter who kept the chains moving.Can make the spectacular catch and has sixth-round talent.

Athletic, although he doesn't look the part. Quick out of his stance and into his route /understands to how to play to his strengths. Speed isn't his forte, but he knows how to lean on linebackers or throw a last-second jab at them to create space. Decent wall-off blocker. A heady player who doesn't try to do too much and usually will make the tough catch when asked to.

He’ll find it difficult to get open at the next level going up against more athletic linebackers. A slow mover who struggles to change direction quickly (which in turn may allow linebackers and safeties to recover or undercut his routes).

 ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Good athleticism as a route runner, but needs polish. Good initial pop off the LOS  and can get on top of defenders quickly. But takes some time to throttle down on lateral in and out cuts. At this best running vertical seams and deep crosses where he can run away from defenders. Good feel for soft spots vs. zone coverage. "

Natural hands / catches ball away from body. Has the body control to open up and secure catch outside the strike zone. Must be more aggressive attacking the ball must do a better job of using his frame to shield defenders from the ball.

Gets out of the blocks quickly and can stretch the middle of the field. Not very elusive as a runner but shifty and fast enough to pick up yards after the catch if provided with a seam.

Must get stronger and play with more aggressiveness. Does he have the mentality to do the dirty work that an every -down TE requires? Limited experience lining up at the traditional TE alignment /may need work on his release. Works to sustain blocks down field.

More of a positional blocker. Quick enough to establish position but lacks inline power to get movement on defenders. Can get knocked back into the backfield by more powerful defenders. Takes solid angles to the second level.

Combine: Did not participate.

BRS (Gollin) – Is he eligible? ESPN write-up suggests he’s, by far, the top-rated #2 in-line) TE in this draft class, but he didn't participate in the Combine (Could be a matter of ESPN jumping the gun on his coming out). Reminds me of a gazillion lunch-pail TE’s who have lasted ten years in the NFL.

Pro Football Draft Guide –  Has the potential to be one of the better blocking specialists in the NFL. But his lack of pass-catching skills will prevent him from being more than that.  The size/speed combo could get him drafted late.  Bryant could be developed into a situational  player capable of creating mismatches as a move-TE.

From nfl.com - No write up.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Slowish, but savvy. Nice first step / Smarty getting off the LOS. Runs precise routes. Good feel for finding soft spots in zone. Will settle in and stick with his QB on broken plays. Physical route runner. Uses his hands and body to create separation on underneath routes. Can be effective as a route runner within 10-12 yards but struggles to separate beyond that point. Heavy footed. Lacks ideal balance and body control. Below average natural athleticism for the position. Takes too long getting in and out of breaks. Can be mechanical in some of his cuts with a lot of wasted movement when running down-field routes.

Gets his head turned around very quickly after making his breaks. Picks up the football in a hurry and is extremely reliable as a short-to-intermediate pass catcher. Has the focus and concentration to make tough catches in traffic. Will take big shots and hold onto the football. Can pluck the ball while on the run. Secures the ball after the catch. Only ball skill issue we've seen is when he's forced to adjust to balls thrown behind him. He struggles to halt momentum and redirect in time.

Plays a little bit faster than his 40-time but still lacks the top-end speed to stretch the seam in the NFL. Tough runner after the catch and can break some tackles, but unable to make first defender miss with any consistency and lacks the speed to exploit a crease.

Gets the most out of his physical tools. Plays the game with a good motor and is an aggressive competitor. Tough to bring down after the catch. Great effort as a blocker. Special teams experience/ willing to pay the toll to contribute in the NFL.

One of the better blocking TEs in the 2012 class (compares favorably to Lee Smith). Good first step / consistently establishes sound positioning. Good initial pop / fights to sustain. Sometimes will fall off of blocks and must work on hand placement/upper-body strength. Takes very good angles as a second-level blocker and is adept at hitting a moving target. Stays under control in space and consistently finds a way to lock on to the LB or DS. Good awareness in pass pro. Anticipates blitzes and stunts. Good leverage in his set and is strong enough to anchor vs. bull rushers. Also keeps his feet moving and does a nice job of limiting athletic edge rushers.

Combine: Did not take part in drills.

Pro Day - Did not work out because of a sports hernia.

Pro Football Draft Guide –  A developmental prospect who has the kind of hard-working attitude that should earn him a long look in camp. He’s a potential future blocking specialist.

From nfl.com - A big tight end with serious size for the next level. But he doesn't use this size to his advantage Has a lot of work to do as a blocker at the LOS. Can play soft at times and only a receiving option in college.  Has sixth-round value (based on his size and athletic ability) but a team will need to tap into his nasty side for him to reach his potential.

A good pass-catching tight end -  huge target with the frame to box out and make the tough catch underneath along with the hands to reel in poor throws. Quick off the line at times with athletic ability for his size. Looks natural when running routes and is a very smooth, controlled runner.

 ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Nice combination of size, athleticism and top-end speed but extremely raw. Will round off breaks instead of making crisp cuts. Must do a better job of avoiding contact with release and in routes. But he is a smooth athlete with good pop out of breaks to create separation. Has a natural feel for soft spot in zone.

Has big mitts that swallow the ball. But sometimes will allow ball to get into frame Has a wide catching radius and appears natural catching the ball above-shoulders. Can open up and make catch outside of frame. Also can elevate and make tough catch up high. "

An easy mover with the burst to stretch the middle of the field vertically. Can exploit the deep seams and deep flag routes. Lacks elusiveness but is shifty enough to make first defender miss.

Tough enough to work the middle of the field. Will make tough catch in traffic while absorbing a bit hit. But must be more prideful and aggressive as a blocker. Inconsistent effort - can fall off blocks too easily. Will struggle to read coverages on the run making him indecisive as a route-runner.

Blessed with a favorable frame and good thickness to give him a strong inline power base. Good strength in his upper body / can get movement on blockers when he tries. But too often content to wall off defenders. Needs a lot of work on initial blocking angles (he whiffed on several times on film). Lots of potential in this area if he gets with the right coach.