[EKUAlum05]

Don't want it to seem like I'm piling on, but I don't see him playing outside LBer either. Not quick enough to play OLB at the D-1 level from what I observed (admittedly it was only 3 or 4 games). I see him either playing TE or putting on the pounds and becoming a DE if he's going to play at the D-1 level.

For the record, I really like this kid. Plays hard and with a lot of heart. In some other offense, the kid would probably average 5 or 6 catches per game. I know Haywood doesn't throw the ball much, but if he did, Messer's size would have created big matchup problems for Central. If I recall properly, Belfry only threw 2 passes his way and he caught them both (one being for a TD).

Very fair assessment.

I, too, think FCS is the best fit for him. I think he has great potential as a TE for teams because he does posses adequate hands and athleticism (he is a solid basketball player), but what stands out to me is he is actually a fantastic impact blocker despite playing on a frame that can still stand to add 10-15 pounds. I honestly think he could also be a good fit at some lower level FBS teams (Sun-Belt/MAC) because of this.