Brian Mandeville

Likely to be another in the long line of FCS tight ends drafted. The two-time second-team All-Colonial pick missed four games with injury in 2008, but still managed 24 catches for 337 yards and two touchdowns in eight contests. Often compared to the New York Giants' successful small-school tight end Kevin Boss (Western Oregon), Mandeville could be a strong mid-round selection.

positives

Tall with a wide wingspan and adequate build with room to add 15-20 pounds of muscle mass. Good concentration, and can use his reliable hands to bring in poor throws or make tough catches in traffic. Runs like a receiver, able to get into and out of routes smoothly for his size. High-points the ball when necessary. Threatens the seam downfield using his length against smaller linebackers and safeties. Gives good effort as a blocker, with his long arms allowing him to keep defenders at bay. Has the aggressiveness to be a strong power blocker, and is a solid pass protector.

negatives

Tall, wiry frame could create issues when trying to stand up to larger NFL defensive ends at the line. Not explosive from his stance nor does he have speed to separate from safeties. Body-catches at times. Missed time in 2008 with an injury. Played at a lower level of competition.

Played three years of football as a tight end and defensive end at Walpole High School

named All-State, All-Conference and Neponset Daily Transcript All-Scholastic

earned a spot on the Massachusetts Super 26 All-State Team

played in the Shriner's All-Star Game

helped Walpole to the 2003 conference title

played two years of basketball for Walpole, earning All-Conference honors as a senior

helped team to a 25-0 record, state title and Boston Globe No. 1 state ranking in 2004.

Born May 6, 1986

majoring in Sociology

Class of 2009.