Evan Engram

strengths

Athletic frame with firm muscle definition. Excellent release off the line of scrimmage and disguises his routes well. Sharp footwork in/out of breaks. Lower body agility to quickly change directions and make shifty moves in space. Balanced in his cuts with the body strength to burst out of the grasp of defenders. Long arms and focused ballskills to snatch and secure while blanketed by defenders. Makes tough catches look easy with flexible body control to contort his frame. Doesn't shy from collisions at the catch point, holding onto the ball after tough hits. Determined runner and strong finisher as a ballcarrier. Aggressive demeanor and enjoys blocking, fighting through the whistle. Keeps his hands inside and delivers a pop at the point of attack. Experience lining up all over the formation at various positions. Extensive experience with 41 starts in the SEC, leaving Ole Miss with the school records for catches (162), receiving yards (2,230) and touchdowns (15) by a tight end.

weaknesses

Tweener body type and lacks the growth potential to add substantial mass. Can get hung up in congestion over the middle. Wasn't asked to run a diverse route-tree in college and needs to be more detailed at the stem. Average long-speed and can be caught from behind, lacking a true fifth gear. Allows the ball to get on top of him at times, struggling to handle the fastball. Inconsistent on-the-move blocker, falling off defenders. Good initial pop as a blocker, but limited hip snap and upper body power to sustain. Missed the final game of his career due to a right hamstring injury (Nov. 2016).

Listed as a 3-star recruit and the No. 22 tight end in the nation by Scout.com

Rated the No. 27 TE in the country by ESPN.com

Named first team All-State as a senior by the Georgia Sportswriters Association and the Associated Press. All-State honorable mention by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Hauled in 40 catches for 975 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior

Caught 18 passes for 300 yards and four touchdowns as a junior, helping Hillgrove go 11-1 and advance to the second round of the state playoffs

Caught two touchdowns in the Cobb County All-Star Senior Bowl

Coached in high school by Phillip Ironside.

Son of Michelle Zelina and Derrick Engram

Full name is Evan Michael Engram

Born: Sept. 2, 1994

Sister, Mackenzie, plays basketball at Georgia and was named to the 2014-15 SEC All-Freshman team

Integrated marketing communications major

Made U.M.A.A. Honor Roll for Fall 2014

Ole Miss nominee for the 2015 AFCA Good Works Team.