2023 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer

From now until the 2023 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today I’ll be profiling Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer

#87 MICHAEL MAYER, TIGHT END, NOTRE DAME (JR.) 6040,265 LBS.

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MEASUREMENTS

— Has good size for his position at 6’4 265
— Very versatile as an offensive weapon, having played end line tight end, H back, slot, and z receiver
— Makes good initial contact in the run game
— Runs through contact well on his route release
— Capable and willing to take hits across the middle of the field
— Very flexible player that plays with great technique
— Uses length and catch radius to his advantage
—Has overall good enough explosion to be split out wide anywhere
— Long strider that’s going to be able to run with a lot of second and third level defenders

— Doesn’t drive guys off the ball when run blocking
— Uses poor hand placement while run blocking
— Sometimes lethargic at the top of his route or when the quarterback is extending the play
— Drops balls against smaller defensive backs you want to see him catch
— More of a possession catcher than a splashy run after the catch guy

Bio

— 2019 Gatorade Kentucky Football Player of the Year
— Four-Star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals, and ESPN
— 2019 Kentucky Football Coaches Association Mr.