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Texas Tech pro day results: Jace Amaro receives comparisons to Pro Bowl tight end

By Tommy Magelssen

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Texas Tech football hosted its pro day in front of NFL scouts Friday, and 13 Red Raiders from the 2013 team — along with six players that left the program in the last couple of years — did their best to impress.

Jace Amaro, the unanimous All-American and projected first-round draft pick, improved on both his 40-yard-dash time (4.68 seconds, up from 4.74) and vertical leap (33.5 seconds, up from 30 inches) from the NFL combine.

“I wanted to show (the combine) wasn’t a fluke or anything like that,” said Amaro, according to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. “I still feel just as strong and just as fast as I was back then. I wanted to show I could do it again.”

Amaro said a 49ers scout told the All-American he resembles tight end Vernon Davis, one of the NFL’s best receiving tight ends.

“He was just telling me how I resemble Davis a lot and what he did and what he does still,” Amaro told reporters, “so he’s excited to see if I end up falling to the 49ers.”
 
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Road to the Draft: Texas Tech's Jace Amaro

Tom Curran

30 for 29: A look at 30 prospects the Patriots may consider selecting with the 29th overall pick at the 2014 NFL Draft.

Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech
6-4, 260 pounds, 6/26/92

STATS

2013: 106 receptions, 1,352 yards, 7 TDs
2012: 25-409-4
2011: 7-57-2

SCOUTING REPORT

Native of Plano, Texas. Amaro is coming out after a statistically phenomenal junior season. Went to high school in San Antonio. Suffered a lacerated spleen and broken rib as a sophomore and was booted out of Tech’s bowl game for throwing a punch. Had an arrest for credit card fraud in March 2013 after using another kid’s credit card to buy alcohol.

Amaro said it was a misunderstanding. Took some big hits in 2013 and received praise for his toughness.

TO THE GOOD

Amaro, along with Eric Ebron of North Carolina, is the premier pass-catching tight end in the draft. Fluid route-runner and has some initial shiftiness after the catch. Catches the ball naturally and with soft hands. Very good balance. Verstile, having played a huge numbers of snaps in the slot while also being lined up wide and, occasionally in Texas Tech’s spread offense, in tight. Has production numbers and leadership ability.


TO THE BAD

Not explosively fast. Most of his action is down the seam and on crossing routes at Tech so determining how he’ll do when asked to highpoint the ball is hard to establish. Rounds off some routes which prevents him from getting first-step separation coming out of break. Can sometimes be a tentative blocker, more like a big wideout. Needs better ball security when carting ball in open field. Will be interesting to see how well he
 
New England Patriots 2014 NFL Draft Prospects: Exploring Texas Tech TE Jace Amaro's fit in the Aaron Hernandez role

Nick Underhill

Heading into the 2014 NFL Draft on May 8, we'll be profiling some of the top players that project to be a good fit with for the New England Patriots. The series kicks off today with Texas Tech tight end Jace Amaro.

Jace Amaro

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 265

40-yard dash: 4.74 seconds

Bench press: 28 reps

Three-cone drill: 7.42 seconds

The New England Patriots are in need of tight ends, and the popular thinking is that they will address that need in the draft by taking Texas Tech's Jace Amaro. The big-bodied tight end lit college football up last season by catching 106 passes for 1,352 yards with seven touchdowns. The question now is if those skills will be enough to entice the Patriots into using a first-round selection on him.

Prospect Breakdown

Amaro can be a matchup problem. After watching three Texas Tech games from last season (vs. Oklahoma State, Kansas, and Texas), it quickly became evident that Amaro causes the same problems we heard so much about during Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez's heyday in New England. He's too quick for linebackers and too big for safeties. However, despite his size, Amaro appears to be more like Hernandez than Gronkowski. Nearly all of his plays, save for about 10 snaps at the goal line, came out of the slot, where he excels running intermediate routes. His 4.74 40-yard dash time caused some concern at the combine, but on film Amaro appears to have good quickness in the short area of the field. He can also get vertical when needed, and does a good job of finding soft areas in coverage.

Amaro may not be able to dance around defenders the way Hernandez once did in New England, but he is capable with the ball in his hands and does a good job of picking up yards after the catch. In this regard, he's more like Gronkowski. It's all power. He moves straight ahead and grinds out yards as defenders pile on his back. Here, Amaro looks like a big tight end.

Amaro doesn't always play as big as he is, though. While he often uses his big frame to his advantage, there were times when he allowed a smaller defensive back to knock the ball away from him or failed to go up and over a smaller player. There were also two plays when Amaro was unable to fight his way through a jam by a defensive back and ended up on the turf. That shouldn't be an issue at his size, though he should learn how to better use his body to his advantage at the next level.

There were a few moments when Amaro appeared to lack effort, particularly as a blocker. Due to the scheme, he often was asked to find a linebacker or defensive back to block in the second level. When committed to his assignment, he appeared capable. One such play came against Texas when he laid a block on the sideline that sprung a 32-yard gain on a screen pass. However, there were several instances where he was caught napping, the most egregious example coming against Oklahoma State when he was wandering around while his teammate was brought down right in front of him at the 1-yard line.

And while he has solid hands, Amaro sometimes gets lazy with the ball and dropped at least four passes during the three games. This issue showed up again at the combine, where Amaro dropped some passes during drills.

Where would he fit in New England?

While Amaro's size and stature that suggests that he can play inline, he seems better suited moving about the field, playing the role that was once filled by Aaron Hernandez. This may be a misguided perception created by the scheme used by Texas Tech, but it's difficult to project him as a more traditional tight end without seeing him in that role.

Where could the Patriots draft him?

Many mock drafts have the Patriots taking Amaro with the 29th pick. It's possible that he slides into the second round. If that happens, it's doubtful that he will still be available when New England comes back on the clock.
 
The lack of buzz about this guy in fantasy circles bothers me, makes me feel as if everyone is waiting to snipe him if he goes to New England.

 
Ravens draft prospect: Jace Amaro

By Jamison Hensley | ESPN.com

As we count down the 30 days until the NFL draft begins, the Baltimore Ravens blog will take a look at 30 names to remember:

JACE AMARO

Position: Tight end

School: Texas Tech

Height/weight: 6-5, 265

Round projection: Second or third

File this away: Amaro set FBS all-time record with 1,352 yards for a tight end.

Good: Amaro shows a good burst off the line for his size. He is more of a receiver than a tight end, lining up in the slot for 90 percent of his snaps. Amaro is a playmaker who consistently turns short passes into long gains because of the yards he generates after the catch.

Bad: He has extremely small hands for a tight end, and he doesn't excel at catching passes over the middle. There is a question about his character after he was thrown out of a bowl game for throwing a punch. He's a below-average blocker.

Bottom line: The Ravens could still use a young tight end because Owen Daniels is signed for only one year. But there are too many other bigger needs for the Ravens to use a second-round pick on Amaro. While I don't see him falling into the third round, he would be on their radar if he did unexpectedly slide.
 
Possible Pick: Plano Product Jace Amaro Shines At TEDavid Helman

(Editor’s Note: Heading into the upcoming NFL Draft, held May 8-10, DallasCowboys.com will take a closer look at the prospects, including some that could be potential fits with the Cowboys. Today’s featured player is Texas Tech tight end Jace Amaro).

Name: Jace Amaro

Position: Tight End

College: Texas Tech

Height/Weight: 6-5/265

Age: 21

Honors: Amaro was a first-team All-American and a first-team All-Big XII pick in 2013. He was a semifinalist for not only the Mackey Award, which is given to college football's best tight end, but also for the Biletnikoff Award, which is given to the game's top receiver.

Key stat: True to Texas Tech's pass-happy identity, Amaro's 2013 stats read more like a wide receiver than a tight end. He caught 106 passes for 1,352 yards -- an FBS record for tight ends.

Where He’s Projected: Based on his NFL Combine numbers -- 4.74 seconds in the 40-yard dash, 33-inch vertical -- Amaro doesn't have the same elite athleticism as a potential first-round tight end like Eric Ebron. His credentials as a receiver still make him an intriguing prospect, though, and it's doubtful he'll fall past the second or third round.

How He Helps the Cowboys: It would certainly be interesting to see the fan reaction if the Cowboys were to select Amaro. They took a very similar prospect in Gavin Escobar with the No. 47 overall pick last year. Much like Escobar, Amaro is an accomplished receiver who will need to work on his blocking and likely doesn't project as a traditional tight end. He could be a valuable addition to the passing game, but he'd have his work cut out for him with Jason Witten, Escobar and James Hanna already on the roster.

Scout’s Take: This is yet another tight end that can line up in the slot or play inline. He can quickly work in the flat after delay blocking and can get up the field.

One of the things that separate him from the top of the position: he doesn’t have the smoothness in routes that Eric Ebron does. But he will go across the middle to grab the ball, and is able to adjust behind him. He’s good with ball in his hands. Can leap over tacklers. Amaro had a fumble in the Oklahoma game trying to fight for extra yards.

At 6-5, 265 pounds, he can be a load to bring down when he is going up the field with the ball in his hands . Has stop-start quickness, can put pressure on the defense. He’s a very good receiver on the move. Will take a shot and hold onto the ball. Stays on his feet to block. In the red zone, he caught ball at high point and was able to keep both feet in bounds. Had a touchdown against Baylor on an out and up in the red zone. On that same play, he was able to turn the safety around.

As a blocker, he can show some pop with his hands. He doesn’t have great leaping ability, as evidenced at the Combine. But he can adjust to make the low catch.

He spent a great deal of the time detached from the formation in college. Runs a ton of routes across the middle of the field. Used as a blocker on the edge when they throw quick screens. Push-shove blocker.

In my mind, he looks like a player from the past, Dallas Clark, in the way he plays.
 
Rotoworld:

Texas Tech TE Jace Amaro is a better player than UNC's Eric Ebron at this point, but not a better athlete, says NFL Films' Greg Cosell.
Cosell said the delineation was important, implying that Ebron's ceiling is higher, but the opinion should still be viewed as a feather in Amaro's cap. "He's not quite the vertical receiver that Ebron is, but he's a very good player," Cosell said. The analyst compares Amaro to a smoother Jason Witten and believes he'll be an impact player right away. The blocking could use work, however. "Is he big enough to be a blocker on the line of scrimmage? Sure," Cosell said. "But he hasn't done that yet." Amaro (6-foot-5 3/8 and 265 pounds) snagged 106 receptions last year and set an NCAA record for a TE with 1,352 receiving yards.

Source: Ross Tucker Podcast

Mar 19 - 6:23 PM
Texas Tech TE Jace Amaro officially ran a 4.74-second 40-yard dash on Saturday.
Amaro's unofficial times were a bit better at 4.66 and 4.62. But it wasn't his speed that had scouts talking. Instead, the former Red Raiders standout put up 28 repetitions on the bench, shocking evaluators who had slapped the "finesse" label on a tight end who predominately lined up outside. The number is especially impressive because Amaro's arm length is 34 inches, making lifting more difficult than it would be for a short-armed prospect. For sake of comparison, UNC's Eric Ebron had 24 reps and Washington's Seferian-Jenkins had 20. Both have shorted arms than Amaro. Amaro (6-foot-5 3/8 and 265 pounds) snagged 106 receptions and set an NCAA record for a TE with 1,352 receiving yards.

Feb 22 - 6:59 PM
Leading up to the 2014 NFL Draft, Texas Tech junior TE Jace Amaro has accepted an unpaid internship at the San Antonio Express-News.
Amaro declared for the NFL Draft on New Year's Eve. Players and agents go to all kinds of lengths to improve an athlete's draft stock, but this is one of the most clever that we've seen. Amaro, who was arrested in 2012 on two state felony charges for credit/debit card abuse and misrepresentation of age by a minor, is going to face character questions from NFL teams. His decision to accept an internship as a a sports blogger speaks well to his character (as a soon-to-be-millionaire who will work for free) and endears himself to fans. It also gives him a forum in which he can directly or indirectly address the NFL's questions. "I'm about to have a big change when I go from Lubbock to the NFL," Amaro wrote. "I'll be one of 50 players on a team, and everything I do is scrutinized. I want to see how the press has changed in the social media age. I think people are quicker to jump to conclusions based on what they see online, and they can get the wrong image of you."

Source: San Antonio Express-News

Jan 3 - 9:39 PM
Texas head coach Mack Brown compared Texas Tech junior TE Jace Amaro to a "bigger, thicker Jermichael Finley."
"I think he'll be a great pro player," Brown said Monday. "He's not a good player. He's a great player. Unless you give him special attention, you are going to lose the game." Our own Josh Norris has ranked Jace Amaro highly for weeks, and now lists him among the top 15 players in the entire draft. He fits where the tight end position is going in the NFL.

Source: Dallas Morning News

Wed, Nov 27, 2013 10:16:00 AM
 
The SI 64, Nos. 29-25: Jace Amaro, Eric Ebron, Jason Verrett and more

Chris Burke

Excerpt:

No. 26: Jace Amaro, TE, Texas TechBio: Thriving in Texas Tech’s pass-happy attack, Amaro caught a whopping 106 passes last season for 1,352 yards and seven touchdowns. Those stats landed him on the All-America and All-Big 12 first teams. College defenses had next to no success attempting to cover him, as he essentially was used as a 6-5, 265-pound slot receiver. Amaro bounced back from a shaky combine (4.74 40) to perform well at his pro day (4.59), possibly solidifying himself as a top-40 pick.

Strengths: More or less an oversized wide receiver. Creates space for the catch, proving equally adept at doing so up the seam or on shorter routes. Fights through tackles after the catch, posing the most problems (as one might expect) when matched up against a defensive back. Will be a more productive blocker at the NFL level than he was at college — Texas Tech simply did not ask him to do all that much there, but he was far from a lost cause when the time came. Length will make him a tough cover in the red zone. Positions his body well when the ball is in the air.

Weaknesses: Needs to improve his route-running, especially since his next offense likely will not be as pass-catcher-friendly as the Red Raiders’ scheme. Appears to be an adequate blocker, but teams will worry about how much he really can be asked to do there. Had more trouble catching the football at the combine than a slot-TE should. Not overly shifty, either before or after the catch, which means he will have to get better at fighting through physical coverage. A couple character red flags, most notably a 2011 arrest for credit card fraud (the charges were dropped).

Conclusion: Odds are Amaro never will be a game-breaking tight end like a Jimmy Graham or Vernon Davis. He simply does not have the speed to threaten defenses vertically like those players do. That said, he should be a very reliable option in the passing game — even more so if he lands in an offense that stretches the field sideline to sideline, thus creating some space for its tight ends between the hashes. Some refinement, as a blocker and as a route-runner, could propel Amaro from an exciting prospect into a long-term starter at the NFL level.

NFL player comparison: Jermaine Gresham (1st round, 2010, Oklahoma)
 
Rotoworld:

In a teleconference on Thursday, NFL Media draft analyst Mike Mayock said Texas Tech TE Jace Amaro is a possibility for the Patriots with the No. 29 pick.
Mayock stated that Amaro would be an "intriguing" pick for New England. The analyst added that he could see Amaro "playing that (Aaron) Hernandez" role in the Pats' offense. The 6-foot-5, 265-pound Amaro doesn't block much, but he's a dynamic receiving threat, hauling in 106 receptions in 2013.

Source: NFL.com
 
Rotoworld:

Jets selected Texas Tech TE Jace Amaro with the No. 49 overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft.
The Jets finally have their Dustin Keller replacement. Amaro (6-foot-5 3/8, 265) exploded onto the scene as a junior, posting a 106-1,352-7 line in the Red Raiders' spread offense. He lined up in the slot on 87.5 percent of his snaps. With respectable 4.72 speed, Amaro projects as a "move" tight end with a large catch radius (34-inch arms) and plus route-running chops. Amaro surprised evaluators at the Combine with 28 bench-press reps, demonstrating better-than-expected upper-body strength. Although not as dynamic as Eric Ebron or as physically dominant as Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Amaro should be an early NFL contributor with plenty of Dynasty league appeal. He'll be someone to monitor in re-draft formats this season.
 
I liked the Jets picking him, and I like Amaro's talent. I could see him having a Jordan Reed lite impact in year one.

 
Jace Amaro drafted by New York Jets at No. 49By Dan Hanzus

Around the League Writer

NEW YORK -- As expected, the New York Jets have used their second-round pick to add a weapon on offense.

The Jets selected Texas Tech tight end Jace Amaro with the 49th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft on Friday at Radio City Music Hall.

Amaro was a historically productive performer in his final season with the Red Raiders, finishing with 106 catches for 1,352 yards and seven touchdowns. He set an FBS record for receiving yards by a tight end.

He's a Rex Ryan-style player as well, a physical presence who embraces his responsibilities as a blocker. This is a must in a Jets offense that likely will lean hard on the run this season. Expect to see plenty of sets with both Amaro and fellow tight end Jeff Cumberland, who re-signed with the team earlier in the offseason.

The Jets' offense is getting better. Eric Decker and Amaro count as two legitimate red-zone targets, or roughly two more than offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg had at his disposal last season.

Ever-patient Jets general manager John Idzik opted not to move up via trade and watched the top remaining wide receivers come off the board. The Jets landed a promising playmaker anyway.

The latest "Around The League Podcast" provides instant reaction to all the wild happenings in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
 
Is he a good consolation prize if you miss out on Ebron? The Jets need a reliable target or two. What is everyone thinking about this guy?

 
Ketamine Dreams said:
Is he a good consolation prize if you miss out on Ebron? The Jets need a reliable target or two. What is everyone thinking about this guy?
I'm thinking he is delusional and that he is going to be playing for the perfect delusional coach .

Together they can fail to meet there delusional expectations year after year.

 
Haha. Well, they have Decker there now. Someone needs to catch passes, although Vick may not have much left in the tank, and Smith needs a lot of work.

 
The Jets receiving corps is still pretty unspectacular after Decker. They may actually need to throw to Amaro, opportunity could be there.

 
The Jets receiving corps is still pretty unspectacular after Decker. They may actually need to throw to Amaro, opportunity could be there.
I'm thinking a lot of opportunity will be there. I'm not of the opinion that Decker is anything spectacular to be honest. He's an upgrade for them no doubt. He was helped a great deal by getting to play in Den, though. We will see if he can transition into a WR1.

 
Just looking at the snap counts for the Jets skill players in 2013-http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/snapcounts

Cumberland 675 64.2%

Hill 594 56.5%

Nelson 569 54.1%

Kerley 567 53.9%

Holmes 500 47.6%

Salas 156 14.8%

Gates 133 12.7%

Decker

2013 1050 offensive snaps 87%

2012 1048 offensive snaps 91.5%

I think having a WR who can play consistently will help. Not sure how well Decker will do as the focal point of the defense as the primary WR. This may lead to QB favoring other targets like Amaro. If he plays mostly from the slot I can see him possibly being the next best option.

I do not recall Mornhinweg featuring a TE that prominently in his offense before, but Amaro is basically a WR so it likely does not matter as long as he can earn 500+ snaps. None of the above appear to have a role locked up.

 
Rotoworld:

Jace Amaro - TE - Jets

Jets OC Marty Mornhinweg said Jace Amaro needs to make a "host" of adjustments in order to get comfortable in a pro-style system.

Amaro is coming from Texas Tech's no-huddle spread attack, in which he acted as a slot receiver and ran very simple routes. ESPN New York says he struggled in last week's minicamp, looking lost at times. Amaro is going to be the pass-catching complement to in-line option Jeff Cumberland and has a nice opportunity on a Jets team in dire need of weaponry, but there's going to be a learning curve (as there is with the vast majority of rookie tight ends). Amaro is just a late-round flier in re-draft formats.

Source: ESPN New York

Jun 24 - 6:12 PM
 
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Rotoworld:

Jace Amaro - TE - Jets

Jets OC Marty Mornhinweg said Jace Amaro needs to make a "host" of adjustments in order to get comfortable in a pro-style system.

Amaro is coming from Texas Tech's no-huddle spread attack, in which he acted as a slot receiver and ran very simple routes. ESPN New York says he struggled in last week's minicamp, looking lost at times. Amaro is going to be the pass-catching complement to in-line option Jeff Cumberland and has a nice opportunity on a Jets team in dire need of weaponry, but there's going to be a learning curve (as there is with the vast majority of rookie tight ends). Amaro is just a late-round flier in re-draft formats.

Source: ESPN New York

Jun 24 - 6:12 PM
Honestly, I think this was kind of expected. I mean, how many rookie TEs just jump right in and produce?

Decker strikes me as a complementary WR, not a WR1. Someone else is going to have to pick up the slack - maybe as soon as this season, but maybe more like 1-2 years from now - and why not a glorified WR?

I missed out on Ebron in all four of my dynasty drafts (and knew I would), but made a point of grabbing either Amaro or ASJ wherever possible. Got ASJ in one, Amaro in another. Bonus points for getting Amaro in a TE-premium league... I think he'll be a PPR beast in a couple years.

 
Rotoworld:

Jace Amaro - TE - Jets

ESPN New York reports Jets second-round TE Jace Amaro "looked lost" at minicamp.

Amaro faces a steep learning curve, as he's trying to go from Texas Tech's basic, no-huddle spread attack to Gang Green's West Coast offense. Amaro's dynasty outlook is favorable as the potential No. 2 to Eric Decker, but he's nothing more than a late-round flier in re-draft. Rookie tight ends often take a year to develop.

Source: ESPN New York

Jul 15 - 9:24 AM
 
Rotoworld:

Jace Amaro - TE - Jets

Jets OC Marty Mornhinweg said Jace Amaro needs to make a "host" of adjustments in order to get comfortable in a pro-style system.

Amaro is coming from Texas Tech's no-huddle spread attack, in which he acted as a slot receiver and ran very simple routes. ESPN New York says he struggled in last week's minicamp, looking lost at times. Amaro is going to be the pass-catching complement to in-line option Jeff Cumberland and has a nice opportunity on a Jets team in dire need of weaponry, but there's going to be a learning curve (as there is with the vast majority of rookie tight ends). Amaro is just a late-round flier in re-draft formats.

Source: ESPN New York

Jun 24 - 6:12 PM
Honestly, I think this was kind of expected. I mean, how many rookie TEs just jump right in and produce?

Decker strikes me as a complementary WR, not a WR1. Someone else is going to have to pick up the slack - maybe as soon as this season, but maybe more like 1-2 years from now - and why not a glorified WR?

I missed out on Ebron in all four of my dynasty drafts (and knew I would), but made a point of grabbing either Amaro or ASJ wherever possible. Got ASJ in one, Amaro in another. Bonus points for getting Amaro in a TE-premium league... I think he'll be a PPR beast in a couple years.
There are very few who produce in year 1. Maybe John Carlson? He had 55-627-5. Gronk was 42-546-10...great numbers, but I don't want to start comparing people to Gronk. I can't think of anyone else off the top of my head besides Dustin Keller 48-535-3 and Tony Moeaki 47-556-3. Decent numbers, but if anything, these are more "traditional" TEs and not WR-type pass catchers, ironically (though Gronk is in a class by himself).

 
Rotoworld:

Jace Amaro - TE - Jets

Jets OC Marty Mornhinweg said Jace Amaro needs to make a "host" of adjustments in order to get comfortable in a pro-style system.

Amaro is coming from Texas Tech's no-huddle spread attack, in which he acted as a slot receiver and ran very simple routes. ESPN New York says he struggled in last week's minicamp, looking lost at times. Amaro is going to be the pass-catching complement to in-line option Jeff Cumberland and has a nice opportunity on a Jets team in dire need of weaponry, but there's going to be a learning curve (as there is with the vast majority of rookie tight ends). Amaro is just a late-round flier in re-draft formats.

Source: ESPN New York

Jun 24 - 6:12 PM
Honestly, I think this was kind of expected. I mean, how many rookie TEs just jump right in and produce?

Decker strikes me as a complementary WR, not a WR1. Someone else is going to have to pick up the slack - maybe as soon as this season, but maybe more like 1-2 years from now - and why not a glorified WR?

I missed out on Ebron in all four of my dynasty drafts (and knew I would), but made a point of grabbing either Amaro or ASJ wherever possible. Got ASJ in one, Amaro in another. Bonus points for getting Amaro in a TE-premium league... I think he'll be a PPR beast in a couple years.
There are very few who produce in year 1. Maybe John Carlson? He had 55-627-5. Gronk was 42-546-10...great numbers, but I don't want to start comparing people to Gronk. I can't think of anyone else off the top of my head besides Dustin Keller 48-535-3 and Tony Moeaki 47-556-3. Decent numbers, but if anything, these are more "traditional" TEs and not WR-type pass catchers, ironically (though Gronk is in a class by himself).
I don't have the time nor inclination to do the research, but off the top of my head I can't think of a more natural pass-catching TE that was drafted onto a team / into a situation like what the Jets are right now. There is simply no one else on that receiving corps with much talent. Decker is good, but he's not a #1, and not really a "chain mover" either.

That said, Amaro - like RotoWorld opines - is going to face an uphill battle transitioning from Tech's wide-open offense to a more controlled west coast style.

Not saying he can't do it. I drafted Amaro in a dynasty league, I totally believe in him. I'd avoid him in redrafts unless you stumble upon a sure-fire stud TE1 earlier in your draft.

 
Yeah, he looks like he'll be mostly useless in re-draft but might stay on taxi squads in dynasty. he's got the physical tools, obviously, but adapting to a pro system seems to be proving a challenge.

 
From ESPN TC report from 8/1:

Rookie tight end Jace Amaro continued to take baby steps, showing signs of improvement since that awful practice a couple of days ago. Mornhinweg believes the second-round pick should start to get comfortable in another week or so. The tight-end position is complex in Mornhinweg's system; it takes time to master.
It give me some hope for him now actually. Patience might be warranted here...

 
Rotoworld:

Jace Amaro - TE - Jets

Second-round pick Jace Amaro played a team-high 42 snaps in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Colts.

He only played five of New York's initial 26 snaps -- Amaro is not yet a staple with the first-team offense -- but he was an every-down player with the twos. The high snap count hints the Jets believe Amaro needs reps after struggling in OTAs and early in camp. He's more of a Dynasty TE2 than re-draft sleeper.

Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter

Aug 8 - 2:59 PM
 
Rotoworld:

Jets rookie TE Jace Amaro logged two catches for 24 yards in New York's second preseason game.

He posted a 2-18 line in the Jets' exhibition opener. Afterwards, hyperbolic coach Rex Ryan stated, "He kind of reminded me of (Mike) Ditka." Amaro took a step forward Saturday night, avoiding the drops that have plagued him throughout OTAs and camp. He's still not on the re-draft radar, but has a good chance to help New York's offense this season as a possession target underneath.

Source: ESPN New York

Aug 17 - 2:19 PM
 
He had a nice game last week. Is this guy worth drafting in a PPR redraft (like last pick kinda player)?

 
Rotoworld:

Jets coach Rex Ryan expects rookie TE Jace Amaro to be a "major factor," and "probably pretty soon."

Amaro was limited to just two catches on four targets in last Sunday's win over the Raiders, but had a strong preseason. The Jets lack weapons outside Eric Decker and their running game, and are going to need Amaro to make plays. It's encouraging Ryan is already publicly acknowledging that. Amaro will likely max out as an inconsistent TE2 in re-draft leagues, but is a strong hold in Dynasty formats.

Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter

Sep 11 - 4:34 PM
 
Rookie tight ends are never great fantasy starts, but with Decker and no one else at WR, the kid might get a lot of targets.

 
almost started him last game when he was shut out...by mid season he should be much more consistent...not a bad match up vs GB as the Jets will likely fall behind and have to throw a lot

 
almost started him last game when he was shut out...by mid season he should be much more consistent...not a bad match up vs GB as the Jets will likely fall behind and have to throw a lot
Cumberland is just a guy and Jace Amaro is much more talented but Cumberland did get 5 targets in week 1 and had 4 catches for 50 yards with those 5 targets. It was a ho hum day but with Cumberland still getting targets it will really neutralize Amaro for the time being. The Jets are not built to throw a lot at this point in time. Therefore I don't expect Amaro to be much of a contributor this season especially due to the inconsistency week to week.

 
Rotoworld:

ESPN New York's Rich Cimini believes its "time to unleash" TE Jace Amaro.

With Eric Decker's (questionable, hamstring) status up in the air, Amaro could be forced into an expanded role this week. He's played on just 30 percent of offensive snaps to this point, but would be the best candidate for red-zone looks if Decker sits out. Amaro has two catches on five targets through two games.

Source: ESPN New York
Sep 20 - 2:38 PM
 
Rotoworld:

Jace Amaro caught three passes for 54 yards in the Jets' Week 3 loss to the Bears.

Amaro was targeted four times on the night, and played on the outside a bit with Eric Decker sidelined for most of the game with a hamstring injury. The lone target Amaro didn't reel in, he dropped. There's no re-draft value here.

Sep 23 - 12:33 AM
 
made a nice play on the long gainer but also dropped an awful one.....still running far behind Cumberland - stash

 
Just got to watch my 1st Jets game of the season last night and got to see him. I liked what I saw. Saw him in the slot a lot of course, but slowly looks like they're trying to get him more involved as each week passes. By mid-season, he may be an acceptable bye-week TE. Looks like a good forecast for dynasty owners.

 
Rotoworld:

Jace Amaro caught 10-of-12 targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in New York's Week 6 loss to the Broncos.

Amaro's 12 looks led the team, and were seven more than he drew in any of his first five games. Amaro could have had an 11th grab, but committed a brutal drop. His touchdown was an end-zone jump ball where he skied over Broncos S T.J. Ward. Finally becoming a bigger part of the Jets' offense, Amaro will be a mid-range TE2 for Thursday's game against the Patriots.

Oct 12 - 6:38 PM
 
The average was a bit underwhelming but glad to see him break through. Sadly, I'm still hesitant to put him in even while weak at my TE spot, just because of that offense.

 
Rotoworld:

Jace Amaro played on a season-high 55.5 percent of the snaps in Sunday's loss to the Broncos.

Amaro's breakout game came in the form of 10-68-1 on 12 targets. He ran 30 routes on 35 snaps, essentially serving as an oversized wideout. It's what he's comfortable with after coming out of Texas Tech's spread scheme. Amaro is an intriguing talent, but rookie tight ends almost always battle inconsistency and the Jets' quarterback situation is scary. He's still just a TE2 heading into a difficult Thursday matchup with the Patriots.


Oct 13 - 11:33 AM
 

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