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Mike Loyko from NE Patriots' Draft had these comments on Fauria from the UCLA-Nebraska game:
2013 NFL Draft Scouting Notes: UCLA vs. Nebraska | NEPatriotsDraft.com - 2013 NFL Draft
Seems pretty fair to me from what I've seen. I wouldn't mind drafting Fauria in the 3rd/4th round as a TE/WR hybrid. He might have more upside than any WR available in that range. But he's still raw, and I wonder why he's so raw at this stage of his development.
If we were going the TE route, I'd far rather Jordan Reed from Florida (although that would probably require a 2nd rounder).
He has a bit of Aaron Hernandez to him (check the play @ 1:13) and with Welker likely gone, Hernandez can effectively play the Welker role with Reed taking Hernandez's spot. It's probably too rich to take another TE that high but considering how important the position is to our offense, I'd rather not go with someone who may or may not work out.
Jordan Reed vs Texas A&M 2012 - YouTube