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With the final pick of the fourth round, the Atlanta Falcons drafted tight end Levine Toilolo out of Stanford, fulfilling Thomas Dimitroff's promise that his team would draft the position this year.
Toilolo is a monster of a pass-catcher, measuring in at 6'8 and 260 pounds, whose combination of size, decent speed (4.79 40-yard dash) and reliable hands make him an intriguing prospect to groom behind starter Tony Gonzalez in 2013.
Many consider Toilolo to be something of a project. Though he was a featured weapon in the Cardinal's offensive attack, he also played second fiddle to Zach Ertz for most of the season.
Even so, his college production was still solid:
#LevineToilolo posted 50 receptions, 763 yards, 15.3 ypc, & 10 TDs in 31 career games at Stanford
— Matt Haley (@FalconsMHaley) April 27, 2013
Toilolo is also a strong blocker with a great NFL frame on him, as well as a possession receiver whose route-running and technique should continue to improve with the right coaching and tutorship.
He doesn't even have to be thrust into battle right away: Atlanta can stick him at No. 2 and let him learn from the GOAT Gonzalez as a rookie.
Bottom line: the Falcons get an athletic marvel with big-time potential, and one that comes from a Stanford program known for producing NFL-quality tight ends. Excellent pick at the end of the fourth round, in my opinion.
What say you? Do you Toi-LOVE Atlanta's latest selection?