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Diamond in the rough: 5 underrated prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft

By Cory Kinnan

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Hunter Bryant #1 of the Washington Huskies makes a catch during the second half in the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2019 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Hunter Bryant #1 of the Washington Huskies makes a catch during the second half in the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2019 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 19: Hunter Bryant #1 of the Washington Huskies completes a pass against Jevon Holland #8 of the Oregon Ducks in the second quarter during their game at Husky Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 19: Hunter Bryant #1 of the Washington Huskies completes a pass against Jevon Holland #8 of the Oregon Ducks in the second quarter during their game at Husky Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

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Hunter Bryant TE

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Scouting Report

This is a pretty weak tight end class, and it got even weaker yesterday after Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth announced he would be returning to the Nittany Lions next season. This leaves even more room for Washington’s Hunter Bryant to continue to rise.

Already one of this writer’s favorite at the position, Bryant has the ability to sneak into the second day of the 2020 NFL Draft, should he declare. The junior tight end has been a favorite target of quarterback Jacob Eason this season, and has seen a massive increase in production as a result.

As a sophomore a year ago, Bryant flashed, but managed only 11 catches for 238 yards and a touchdown for the Huskies. This year, however, Bryant has caught a massive 52 passes for 825 yards and three scores from Eason. His stock is on the rise after a great junior year and a display of agility from the tight end position.

At only 6-2 and 240 pounds, Bryant gives Irv Smith Jr. vibes from a year ago, as he is a route running technician with the ability to make splash plays down the field. Keep an eye on the Husky tight end in this weak group of mismatches.

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