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Atlanta Falcons rookie tight end Austin Hooper didn’t disappoint in 2016. Hooper took on a prominent role after Jacob Tamme’s season-ending shoulder injury in week 8. He racked up 19 receptions on 27 targets, good for 271 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. Those numbers won’t knock your socks off, but look a little deeper, because he earned the second highest grade for rookie TEs.
Top-graded rookie TEs
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) February 19, 2017
Hunter Henry, @Chargers 78.7
Austin Hooper, @AtlantaFalcons 73.6
Going forward the Falcons are hoping Hooper can be their starter for years to come. That said, don’t be surprised if they draft a tight end in April who can compliment Hooper’s skill set.
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