Final Report

Fernando Mendoza's favorite target at Cal transferred to Texas to tap into an even deeper well, but it ran a bit dry. Regardless, Endries still has a lot of talent and enough pieces that, if put together, could lead to a really solid NFL TE. The range of outcomes though, is large. Chief among his qualities is effortless fluidity. He glides over space with control and pace. In the seams, behind the LBs on run-action, and horizontally, he is a tough cover when rolling back in zones. He throttles down well and maximizes space underneath, making him a useful volume target when those areas get soft. While he needs a bit of work on his hand usage in routes to prevent jams, he does get into and out of breaks well in a way that gives him upside as a matchup winner in man coverage. There is some Dalton Kincaid to his game there which is cool considering he's about 15 to 20 pounds heavier at playing weight. All told, there could be a real matchup answer in Endries. If he hits and develops, we could even see him as an option in the slot from time to time in certain select matchups. The blocking needs work, but he's above the size minimums and it isn't necessarily horrible. He needs to iron out his technique so he can play with a bit more speed and aggression, but there are solid wins in there when he lands it. At 245 I think it's very possible he gets to that baseline of serviceability in-line at his ceiling. If he gets there and the receiving returns to what it was at Cal and translates, a team could backdoor their way into a real quality TE. I wish he took another year, but Endries leaving too early may turn out to be a blessing for the team that takes him given the pricing.

Recommended Position

TE

Round Grade

4th

Player Comp

High end: Dalton Schultz, low end: Tanner McLachlan

Scheme Fits