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Overview
Hybrid fullback/tight ends/H-backs are underappreciated players in today's NFL offenses. A guy who can pick up blitzes, chip on defensive ends, cancel linebackers at the second level and move the chains (46 receptions, 394 yards, four touchdowns in '07) in the passing game is very valuable. Fine has the ability to be just that type of player, and will likely be selected earlier than most expect. He should also be a contributor on special teams coverage units as he did at Kansas.
Analysis
Positives: Expected size for "moving" tight end/fullback Excellent effort and upper body flexibility to block defensive ends or linebackers on the run Very good receiver who runs precise routes and does not drop many balls Reliable, tough, hard-working character guy Good effort and open-field tackling ability on special teams.
Negatives: Not a true in-line blocking tight end because of a lack of size and strength (upper and lower body) Tough time getting off the line when threatened by linebackers Does not possess great speed to threaten the seam in the Cover-2 Needs to fit in a very specific type of offense.
High School
Named all-state by the Oklahoma Coaches Association, the Daily Oklahoman and the Tulsa World Was the Muskogee Phoenix All-Area Co-Offensive Player of the Year Southwest Times Record All-Area team Named all-district and the best offensive player in District 4A Named the team's most valuable player after his senior season Helped Sallisaw to a combined 26-2 record as a junior and senior with a pair of state runner-up finishes Broke the school record for yards receiving in a season (798) and in a career (1,792) Had 34 receptions for 798 yards as a senior with eight touchdowns National Honor Roll selection and American Character and Citizenship Award winner A three-sport athlete Coached in football by Ron Lancaster.
Personal
Born in Sallisaw, Okla Majoring in American studies Main hobby is playing golf Likes to do card tricks Parents are Mike and Gail Fine Has one brother and one sister.
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