1. Lance Kendricks, Wisconsin, 6-feet-3, 241 pounds: He led the run-heavy Badgers in receptions (43), yards (663) and touchdowns (five) last season. He competed in the triple jump for the track team. He's a converted wide receiver and will need to improve his blocking.
2. D.J. Williams, Arkansas, 6-2, 247: He led the Razorbacks in receptions (54) and was named to the all-SEC first-team. Some consider him to have the best hands in the draft of the tight ends and the wide receivers. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.59 seconds at the scouting combine.
3. Rob Housler, Florida Atlantic, 6-5, 246: He is perhaps the best athlete in the group. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds and has a 37-inch vertical jump. ESPN's Mel Kiper compares him to Aaron Hernandez of New England because he's a fast tight end who can move around in the passing game.
4. Jordan Cameron, USC, 6-5, 252: He is moving up on draft boards after his private workouts. He started his career as a basketball player at Brigham Young before going to Ventura (Calif.) College and converting to football.
5. Virgil Green, Nevada, 6-3, 248: He dazzled at the scouting combine by flashing good hands and a blend of power and speed. He also is considered the top blocker in the group.
6. Kyle Rudolph, Notre Dame, 6-6, 258: Some teams have him rated as the top player in the group, but because of injury concerns, others are not that high on him. He showed flashes over his career, and if he can remain healthy, he may pan out.
7. Luke Stocker, Tennessee, 6-5, 256: He was the only Volunteer to catch a pass in every game last season. He is a crafty route runner and knows how to use his body to get open.
8. Daniel Hardy, Idaho, 6-3, 247: He is from Anchorage, Alaska. He was leading the Vandals in receptions before suffering a broken arm and missed the final five games. He's considered a good pass-catcher who'll need to get stronger to help his blocking.
9. Weslye Saunders, South Carolina, 6-5, 271: He has outstanding size and athletic ability. However, his production never matched his skills for the Gamecocks. He'll have to work harder at the pro level if he's going to develop into a player.
10. Zack Pianalto, North Carolina, 6-3, 253: He was leading the Tar Heels in receiving before suffering a broken leg against Virginia. He's also considered a solid blocker.
On the fringe: Ryan Taylor, North Carolina; Charles Clay, Tulsa; Andre Smith, Virginia Tech; Kyle Adams, Purdue; Preston Dial, Alabama; Julius Thomas, Portland State; Charles Gantt, Michigan State; Lee Smith, Marshall; Schuylar Oordt, Northern Iowa and Allen Reisner, Iowa.
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