'I think I’m going to be one of the best pass-catching tight ends in the NFL.' grcalcaterra has been through a lot on his path to the NFL. He talks with JustinM_NFL about his football journey, savvy release package, and more. FrontOffice33 | NFLDraft
After medically retiring at the conclusion of the 2019 campaign due to a string of unfortunate injuries, former Oklahoma tight endresurfaced at SMU in 2021 and picked up where he left off as one of the most impressive tight ends in the nation. Calcaterra possesses high-level abilities and instincts in the passing game as a big athletic target that poses difficulties for opposing safeties and linebackers.
GC: It’s been really great. It’s definitely been a grind for me. There have been a bunch of ups and downs for me. I now find myself in the same spot I’ve always dreamed of being. It all worked out for me at the end of the day. I went to the Senior Bowl and the NFL Scouting Combine, and I’m about to get drafted. My experiences have certainly been unique and they made me a more well-rounded player and human being. I’m very thankful for how the last few years have played out.
JM: You went to the combine and had a great week. The measurements were excellent , as was the 40-time . It lined up with what we see on tape. How do you feel about your overall performance? GC: I’ve spoken with a bunch of teams, nearly every team in the league. I’ve heard from the Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, and Cincinnati Bengals on a more consistent basis I’d say. I had Zoom interviews with the Broncos and Colts that went well. I know the Titans tight end coach [Luke Steckel] is planning to attend my Pro Day. I believe the Cowboys are planning to work me out at some point as well.
JM: It shows. You’re a great route-runner as well. You’re extremely savvy. Do you have a favorite route to run? GC: It’s important to know where you need to end up and how fast you have to get there. That definitely comes first and foremost. What kind of defense are they running? What coverage are they in? Is it man coverage? Is he lined up inside or outside of you? There’s just so much that goes into how you can manipulate defenders in coverage and get him to go where you want him to go. You always need to keep your end goal in mind.
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