Aaron Hernandez

                           RUSHING                            RECEIVING                            FANTASY

                            Rush    Yards    TD         Rec   Targets   Yards   TD         Tot Pts   Pts/Gm

2011 Stats           5        45       0         79       113      910     7        137.5       9.8

2010 Stats           3        47       0         45         64      563     6         97.0       6.9

(+) Is versatile as they come - catches the ball, runs the ball, blocks well, etc.

(+) Had more targets per game than Gronk 

(+) Despite missing two games, Aaron had the 4th-most yards, tied for 5th in receptions along and placed 4th in TDs (for tight ends)

(+) Finished the season with the 3rd-most fantasy points for TEs

(+) Had four or more receptions in all but one game last year

(+) Should have close to 1,000 yards this season

(–) Brandon Lloyd will take some opportunities away 

(–) Can't stay healthy - possibly due to his lack of size at the position

(–) Might be the 4th option this year with Brandon Lloyd in the mix

Drafted in the 4^th round by the Patriots, Hernandez figures to be used in Belichick’s offense in a variety of ways. It’s been discussed of having him play split out wide as a receiver, coming out of the backfield, lining up as a fullback and of course, on the line of scrimmage. Surprisingly, Hernandez wasn’t the only tight-end selected by the Pats in the 2010 Draft; they also selected Rob Gronkowski in the 2^nd round. On top of all that, they signed veteran Alge Crumpler in the offseason. As Crumpler has gotten older, he has become more of a blocking tight-end, and word has it that Gronkowski is a little behind everyone else. That said, we think Hernandez won’t be the most used tight-end, but he will be the most used rookie as he gives the Pats a very versatile weapon.

~Hernandez will get looks, but with Randy Moss and Wes Welker catching balls from Tom Brady, it’s tough to see Hernandez becoming fantasy relevant this season

~Even though Crumpler has a lot of experience, he is getting old so Hernandez will get more reps

For three years, Aaron Hernandez served as Tim Tebow’s escape plan. The tireless worker has great speed for his size and Tebow could always trust he would get open for a pass if all else failed. The 6’2”, 250-pound tight-end finished his junior (and last) season with 68 catches for 850 yards and five touchdowns enroute to earning an All-American selection. He played tight-end during his tenure at Florida, but was also put in the backfield and out at receiver more than a few times. When he got the ball, he could make players look like they were trying to tackle Usain Bolt.

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Signed a four-year, $2.378 million contract in June, 2010. The deal included a $200,000 signing bonus. Another $312,000 is available via workout bonuses spread throughout the deal, and Hernandez can earn an additional $1.308 million final-year escalator based on playing time.

2010: $320,000 (+ $76,000 roster bonus)

2011: $405,000 (+ $90,000 roster bonus)

2012: $490,000 (+ $104,000 roster bonus)

2013: $575,000 (+ $118,000 roster bonus)

2014: Free Agent

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