Wilson from Gamehendge Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Branden Ledbetter, TE, Western Michigan (6-5, 236) Overview During the early portion of his career, Ledbetter was often compared to former Western Michigan standout Tony Scheffler. He isn’t quite as athletically gifted as Scheffler, but he’s very impressive in his own right. Ledbetter caught 120 balls over the past three seasons and finished the 2008 season year with 45 receptions, 464 yards and six touchdowns. Scout’s Take An athletically gifted tight end who displays impressive straight-line speed (4.69) and has the ability to threaten the seam and create mismatches down the field. Displays a really good first step and can consistently burst and separate in and out of his breaks. Reaches full speed quickly and has an ability to create some yards after contact. Exhibits good body control and hands with an ability to track the ball down the field. Looks more like a bulked-up receiver and will never be much of a factor as a down tight end on the line of scrimmage. Lacks power in his lower body and looks to lanky and thin-framed for the position. But he does do a nice job using his hands and shiftiness to beat press coverage off the line and get into routes quickly. Rundown Ledbetter did a nice job showcasing his playmaking ability at the Texas vs. the Nation Bowl, hauling in four catches for 39 yards. His speed and receiving skill set will allow him to create mismatches as a possible H-back prospect at the next level. He is never going to be much of an in-line blocker, but if you need a late-round tight end prospect with some big-play potential, Ledbetter is your guy. *I really like the scouting info on this guy. I say build the lines in the early rounds, and keep an eye on this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 You can't draft a Ledbetter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Here's another tight end worth a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 The Bills would have a Stuppar Fine LedBetter. Seems like a good depiction of the Tight End position for the Bills throughout the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson from Gamehendge Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 Here's another tight end worth a look couldn't find 1 tighter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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