Lionsfan011
Footballguy
Graham's a guy worth monitoring for those looking at late round TE's or a cheap backup TE. He's being written off for a number of reasons and could be a candidate for a bounce back.
- Finished as TE14 last year and is being drafted as TE18 this year according to FFC
- His 636 yds last year were in-line with all TE rec yds in the TE6-12 range last year (569 - 682)
- His 2 TD's last year resulted in the TE14 finish. All TE's in the TE6-12 range had at least 4 TD's (except Gronk with 3 TD's). It isn't unreasonable for a positive regression to the mean and getting to 4 or 5 TD's. 4 TD's with his yardage last year would've given him a TE8 finish, 5 TD's would've been a TE6 finish.
- He had thumb and knee issues all of last year. Not to say he won't pick up an injury this year but he's healthy to start camp. He's attended every practice/session thus far.
- Rodgers noted last year's offense featured Graham as the #3 and usually #4 receiving option while that won't be the same with this year's offense.
- Graham is the only TE13+ being drafted this year that's a full time starter with an elite QB throwing him the ball.