Hunter Long, Boston College, 6’5” – 254 lbs. - Reese's Senior Bowl

By: Chip Turner

Hunter Long might be drafted higher than many pundits expect, for one specific reason: He’s exactly what a lot of NFL teams are looking for right now. He’s a big, solid in-line blocker who can also release off the line and run routes well across the middle of the field.

Hunter Long (BC TE) getting his hands on Ohio State LB Baron Browning.

Great stuff here. pic.twitter.com/xGn0b5glRJ

— Mike O’Brien (@MOBrienNFL) January 28, 2021

Long had a solid 2020, with 57 catches for 685 yards and five TDs. While he doesn’t stand head and shoulders above the crowd at any one thing, he’s very good at almost everything. Solid hands, good route running, good blocking, and decent speed. For a large-bodied tight end entering the NFL, these are very good things.

Who is impressing at the Reese’s @seniorbowl? ?@movethesticks and @buckybrooks make their picks ? pic.twitter.com/hU39JeJQFp

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) January 28, 2021

This is what Hunter Long has been doing for both days. Using his body to create the little bit of separation he needs and his hands do the rest (although he does lose this one at the end). pic.twitter.com/6iH9k14oLy

— Ben Glassmire (@BenGlassmireNFL) January 27, 2021