STRENGTHS
Harrison has the size and speed along with the eye/hand coordination to be an impact offensive player at multiple positions in your offense. He is an excellent blocker in space or on the line when pass blocking or run blocking. Harrison shows the lateral agility and is a fluid athlete using long strides to gain separation when running his routes. He has the fluidness to be used on the outside or in the slot as a receiver, along with the blocking skills in space to be used as an H-Back out of the backfield. He has the quickness and excellent techniques to be used as an in-line blocker and when helping out the offensive line, his pass blocking is better than some offensive tackles. Harrison has the potential to impact for the team that selects him.
CONCERNS
Harrison does struggle a bit with having less bulk than most Tight Ends need, to be an efficient blocker but he makes up for that with excellent techniques and passion. Harrison will need to work on his hand strength to better secure the ball on passing downs and must improve his ability to catch the ball out of his frame. I have no doubt he will improve in both these areas.
BOTTOM LINE 1.86
Harrison is not just a pass-catching Tight End. He is a willing blocker on or off the line of scrimmage. He is “receiver like” when running routes and because of his long strides he can separate easily. Harrison reminds me a lot of former Panthers/Bears Greg Olson and because Harrison is a good blocker like Greg, Harrison’s impact in the passing game will fluctuate and be dependent on how an offensive coordinator uses him in their offensive scheme but he will be an impact player, for sure. My guess, Harrison might sneak into the first round but look at Rob’s value board to get a good idea in what round this 1st round talented player will most likely get selected.
