The Atlanta Falcons selected Drake tight end Eric Saubert with the 174th overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft.
The 6'5", 253-pound Saubert was a dominant receiving tight end in the Pioneer Football League, starting all four years. Saubert blazed 4.65 with a 33-inch vertical and 7.29 three-cone time at his Pro Day, showing NFL-level athleticism. Blessed with long 33 1/2" arms, huge 10 3/8-inch hands, Saubert offers big-time pass-catching traits.
Saubert piled up 776 receiving yards on 56 catches (13.9 yards per reception) with 10 touchdowns as a redshirt senior.
Source: Rotoworld.com