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Matt Schobel
SELECTED BY OAKLAND , ROUND 3, PICK 4, OVERALL PICK 67
TE | (6-4, 263, 4.75) | TCU | COLLEGE STATS
By Pro Football WeeklyNotes: Younger brother of the Bills' 2001 second-round pick from Texas Christian, DE Aaron Schobel. Went to Texas A&M as a quarterback in 1997 and redshirted. Had to sit out the '98 season after transferring to TCU, where his brother and cousin were. In '99, saw action at wide receiver, catching four passes for 26 yards, and was the team's holder. In 2000, was a backup, moved to tight end and caught 4-42. Injured his hamstring in August '01. Returned for the opener but re-injured his hamstring and missed Games 2-4. Came back and dislocated his shoulder Oct. 1. Returned to catch a career-best 19-310 and five touchdowns. Started at tight end, H-back and wide receiver.Positives: Excellent size-speed ratio. Good-plus athlete. Catches the ball well and looks like a natural catcher. Can extend for the ball and snatch it with his hands. Has held for placements. Improving blocker. Gets into blocks quickly and can work his feet. Versatile. Can play H-back or tight end, fill in as a big wide receiver or fullback and throw the ball.Negatives: Has not started or played that much. Has had some injury problems. Is more of a position and finesse type of blocker than a power blocker. Could be more physical at times.Summary: Will have a bright future if he can continue to improve and avoid injury. May be a first-day pick if he works out well.* Player biographies are provided by Pro Football Weekly.
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