Sophomore Bucky Hodges Looks Like 2016 NFL Draft’s Top Tight End Prospect

January 6, 2016   ·   Justis Mosqueda   ·   Jump to comments

With the first 20 picks in the 2016 draft order locked in after a long regular season, many fans have gone into mock draft mode. Sure, they'll watch the playoffs, but with their teams out of Super Bowl contention, their eyes are now fixated on the future.
With the rookie salary cap, the draft has never been more important for the immediate success of a franchise. Ask the Seattle Seahawks, who were paying Russell Wilson about $20 million a year under market before his second contract, just how important finding value in the draft is.
As we approach draft season, one of the questions asked with the highest frequency is "Who are the best tight end prospects?"
Unfortunately, the answer to that question isn't what most fans want to hear. As far as I'm concerned, Bucky Hodges of Virginia Tech is shoulders above any other talent in this class.
There are other prospects whose names are buzzing, but none to the level of Hodges. Hunter Henry of Arkansas is a junior who lacks ...

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