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MOBOLAJI AFARIOGUN
Position: TE
Class: Sr
School: W. Michigan
Conference: MAC
Ht., Wt.: 6'3½, 230
40 Time: 4.83
Grade: 3.25

BIO: First-team All-Conference selection as a senior totaling 39 receptions for 470 yards with 5 scores. Junior totals were 24-228-1 after 32-365-3 the prior year, when he initially garnered All-League honors.

POSITIVES: Athletic, pass catching tight end with solid hands. Quick releasing off the line of scrimmage, easily moves about the field and adjusts well or reaches back for the errant throw. Solid route runner who looks the ball into his hands, catches the pass away from his frame and effectively runs after the reception. Finds the soft spot in the defense and uses his body to box out defenders.

NEGATIVES: Not quick into his blocks, lacks functional football strength and could pick up the intensity on the line of scrimmage. Cannot take a pounding and hold onto the ball over the middle, will doze and at times does not seem overly alert.

ANALYSIS: Plays to his timed speed and does not make a lot of reception in the defensive secondary which is not good for a tight end who's blocking skills are less than adequate.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent

2002 Receiving Statistics
Receptions Receiving Yards Yards Per Reception Touchdowns
39 417 10.69 5

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