http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/ Why not give him a shot ? It would not be the first time an athletic basketball player could make the transition .Maybe he could be developed into an end zone specialist reaching over those smaller DBs.
I will be surprised if he is drafted. At least Graham played TE for the Hurricanes in his senior season. I have no problem with the Dolphins signing him as a free agent and giving him a chance in training camp. I would just hate to see them waste a draft pick on someone who appears to have never played the game at any level.
Eh, keep in mind Antonio Gates was mostly a BBaller Real problem usually is not physical talent, it is the punishment out on the field, their bodies tend to not hold up
Departing UM basketball player Erik Swoope --- who has never played Pop Warner, high school or college football --- told Herald colleague Michelle Kaufman that he is working out for the Dolphins today. Swoope, 6-5, is a terrific athlete and teams want to see if he has the skills to possibly develop into a tight end or receiver. He decided to enter the NFL draft instead of enrolling in graduate school and playing one year of football for UM. Over the past two weeks, he also has worked out for Denver, Indianapolis and Jacksonville. If he impresses teams, he could get a contract after the draft. Swoope has consulted with former UM basketball/football player Jimmy Graham about making the transition. For more details, check out Michelle's interesting story on her twitter feed (@kaufsports).
I've been begging for a player over 6'3" for two years now. Go let him learn the game and place him as a Red Zone target.
