Dante Rosario

H-Back/Fullback. He's not really a TE. Maybe Hoover's eventual replacement??

 

Dante Rosario From ESPN insider

Strengths: Possesses good athletic ability, shows good burst coming out of cuts and has the potential to develop into a crisp short-to-intermediate route-runner. Shows good focus while the ball is in the air, has good body control and rarely drops passes that should catch. Is tall enough to compete for jump balls and can use frame to shield defenders from the ball so is capable of developing into a productive red zone target. Takes adequate angles to blocks, plays under control in space and can adjust to the moving target at the second level. Shows good balance and flashes the ability to sustain blocks once in position. Has experience lining up at fullback and is versatile. Recruited to play linebacker, can cover kicks and should make an early impact on special teams.

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal size for an in-line blocker and will need to sign with a team that utilizes H-Backs to be truly effective. Doesn't have the lower body strength to drive defenders off the ball and isn't big enough to engulf them at the point of attack. Doesn't show a second gear when tracking the ball downfield and isn't going to stretch defenses or go the distance when gets a seam.

Overall: Rosario began his career at fullback where as a true freshman in 2003 he carried 17 times for 55 yards (3.2 average), ran for one touchdown, and also caught 12 passes for 131 yards (10.9 average) and two receiving touchdowns. In 2004, he again lined up at fullback, carrying 10 times for 29 yards with one touchdown, and making 25 receptions for 278 yards (11.1 average) and six touchdowns. Rosario was switched to a tight end / H-Back role in 2005, when he played in all 12 games and caught 15 passes for 168 yards (11.2 average), and one touchdown. In 2006, he played in all 13 games, making 11 starts, and caught 42 passes for 426 yards (10.1 average) and one touchdown while earning All-PAC-10 honorable mention accolades.
Rosario isn't big enough to hold his own as an in-line blocker and his lack of speed limits his potential but he has the athletic ability and hands to develop into a quality NFL reserve. His versatility as an H-back that can fill in at tight end and fullback, while also contributing on special teams, gives Rosario value in the late rounds.

I guess we are going for the growing Charlotte Mexican community?

 

That's exactly what my husband said!

 

yeah this is the pick that I am least excited about. My bet would be that he is doomed as soon as we clear a decent enough vet from the waiver wire

 

I don't know, looks like a Chris Cooley type. Supposedly he's very athletic, could be dangerous if used correctly. Looked very effective on screen passes on his highlight reel on si.com

 

Multiple sports and athletic. I don't think they picked him to block.....I'm happy with the pick.

 

anyone got a link . .. I missed seeing any highlights of him

 

It's a fifth. I don't expect much out of these picks, but it's nice to get some special teams play and if we get a nice H back like Cooley, all the better.

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/car

 

http://sports.intertext.com/archives/2006/10/dante_rosario_t.php


hmm