Cardinals make TE Gerald Christian Mr. Irrelevant with final pick of 2015 draft
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Gerald Christian has earned a dubious distinction.
The Arizona Cardinals selected the Louisville tight end with the final pick of the 2015 NFL Draft, making him Mr. Irrelevant.
As with any Mr. Irrelevant, Christian's odds of making the Cardinals main roster are slim. That said, Arizona isn't the deepest team when it comes to tight end, giving Christian a shot to make a name for himself in the offseason.
John Carlson and Troy Niklas, who was a second-round pick a year ago, figure to get most of the playing time in 2015. Christian may have to earn a living on special teams and prove he is worthy of a spot in Arizona's deeper offensive packages.
Gerald Christian Bio
Position: TE
School: Louisville
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-2
Weight: 248 lbs.
Age: 23
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 4.87 sec |
| Bench Press | 28 reps |
| Vertical Jump | N/A |
| Broad Jump | N/A |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.62 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.70 sec |
Strengths
- Good arm length and big hands.
- Aggressive after the catch and fights for extra yardage.
- Has experience lining up in-line and out of the backfield.
- Led all tight ends with 28 reps on the bench press at the combine, which demonstrates his blocking ability.
Weaknesses
- Lacks the ideal size for the position.
- Has a tendency to round off routes.
- Stiff hips; will need to work on his flexibility.
- Displays limited lateral agility.