2013 DRAFT GUIDE

	#81 Aaron Hernandez
		Pos: Tight End NFL Team: NWE Injury: OK		Experience: 3 College: Florida Height: 73 Weight: 245 Born: 11/6/1989

Year	Tm	Gm	Catch	Yds	TDs	Tgt	Rush	Yds	Fum
2012	NWE	10	51	483	5	83	1	5	0
2011	NWE	14	79	910	7	113	5	45	1
2010	NWE	14	45	563	6	64	3	47	0

Summary

Tight End Rank: #3All Players: #48

Hernandez couldn't stay healthy last season, missing six games, but produced well while playing. He had nearly 500 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games. He had five of 10 games with more than 50 yards. Hernandez got plenty of consistent chances in the Patriots pass-first offense. The Patriots utilize the tight end position as much as any team in the league, which bodes well for Hernandez. He should get plenty of targets this season, especially with Wes Welker not in the mix. Hernandez creates mismatches for the opposition because he is a top athlete and pass catcher at the tight end position. He can makes plays downfield because of his top speed and athleticism for the position. Hernandez did have offseason shoulder surgery, which is a concern if you consider his injury history, but he is expected to be ready for training camp.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

He might be the No. 2 tight end for the Patriots but he is a legit No. 1 fantasy tight end. He is an elite option at the position, especially with the health of Rob Gronkowski in question. The only question for Hernandez is his health, especially after offseason surgery. He hasn't played a full season to date, which hurts his value. But if healthy, he can get 80-plus receptions for near 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns.

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Notes

Jun 18 06:13 pm

New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez was questioned by police investigating a possible homicide in a town 40 miles south of Boston Tuesday, June 18. The police were interested in possibly searching Hernandez's home. He's not believed to be a murder suspect, though, but a vehicle that was rented in his name has become a key piece of evidence. The police are hoping to analyze the vehicle for fingerprints. A body was found Monday, June 17, less than a mile from Hernandez's home.
Fantasy Impact: This is a scary situation. We'll keep you posted on the latest. This is definitely one to watch.
Source: KFFL.com

Jun 12 07:23 pm

New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (shoulder) wasn't on the field for practice of mandatory minicamp Wednesday, June 12. He had been limited through previous practices.
Source: KFFL.com

Jun 04 07:33 pm

New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (shoulder) was limited to side work during OTAs on Tuesday, June 4. He later caught passes from QB Tom Brady on another field while going through a route tree and QB coach Mike Kafka after that session. Hernandez appears to be progressing.
Fantasy Impact: It certainly looks like Hernandez will be ready for the start of the season.
Source: KFFL.com

Apr 22 11:43 am

New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (shoulder) could need around four months to recover from shoulder surgery. He could be put on the Physically Unable to Perform list when training camp opens.
Fantasy Impact: Not great news. He seems to still have a shot to be ready for the start of the season but this is an injury to watch going forward.
Source: KFFL.com

Apr 21 11:22 am

New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (shoulder) is not expected to participate in offseason workouts because he will be recovering from shoulder surgery. Hernandez is expected to face a recovery period of around four months. He likely will be ready for the start of the regular season unless he suffers a setback.
Source: KFFL.com

Apr 17 07:53 am

New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (shoulder) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing shoulder surgery earlier this offseason.
Fantasy Impact: We'll continue to keep you posted on the injury but it doesn't seem like a big issue going forward.
Source: KFFL.com

Apr 16 08:23 am

New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery this offseason. He's unlikely to participate in OTAs and mini-camps this spring.
Fantasy Impact: This doesn't seem like a big injury but still a concern considering his injury history.
Source: KFFL.com

Apr 11 10:13 am

New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez moved to Los Angeles and secluded himself from everyone while he changed his workouts this offseason in hopes of playing 16 games next season. 'Just been training, trying to get my body right, get my strength up so I can have a decent season next year,' Hernandez said. 'I'd say more attention to specific muscles instead of just doing the basic bench, squat and all that other stuff. I'd say I started a little earlier this year to maybe try to get through 16 games this season.'
Source: KFFL.com

Feb 06 08:43 am

New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez has rented a place in Southern California, in order to participate in offseason workouts with QB Tom Brady.
Source: KFFL.com

Jan 28 04:53 pm

The New England Patriots are likely to focus their attention on building their wide receiver depth both through free agency and the draft. They need wideout insurance in case TEs Rob Gronkowski or Aaron Hernandez suffer more injuries and are forced to miss time.
Source: KFFL.com

Tight Ends

	#1	Jimmy Graham	NOR	7
	#2	R. Gronkowski	NWE	10
	#3	A. Hernandez	NWE	10
	#4	Jason Witten	DAL	11
	#5	Tony Gonzalez	ATL	6
	#6	Dennis Pitta	BAL	8
	#7	Greg Olsen	CAR	4
	#8	Vernon Davis	SFO	9
	#9	Antonio Gates	SDG	8
	#10	Jared Cook	STL	11
	#11	B. Pettigrew	DET	9
	#12	Kyle Rudolph	MIN	5
	#13	J. Finley	GNB	4
	#14	Owen Daniels	HOU	8
	#15	M. Bennett	CHI	8
	#16	J. Gresham	CIN	12
	#17	Dustin Keller	MIA	6
	#18	Brandon Myers	NYG	9
	#19	Dwayne Allen	IND	8
	#20	Fred Davis	WAS	5
	#21	Brent Celek	PHI	12
	#22	M. Lewis	JAC	9
	#23	Coby Fleener	IND	8
	#24	J. Cameron	CLE	10
	#25	Rob Housler	ARI	9
	#26	Heath Miller	PIT	5
	#27	Tyler Eifert	CIN	12
	#28	Zach Ertz	PHI	12
	#29	D. Walker	TEN	8
	#30	Jacob Tamme	DEN	9
	#31	Zach Miller	SEA	12
	#32	Tony Moeaki	KAN	10
	#33	Travis Kelce	KAN	10
	#34	Joel Dreessen	DEN	9
	#35	Ed Dickson	BAL	8
	#36	T. Scheffler	DET	9
	#37	B. Watson	NOR	7
	#38	A. Fasano	KAN	10
	#39	S. Chandler	BUF	12
	#40	James Casey	PHI	12
	#41	L. Kendricks	STL	11
	#42	Michael Egnew	MIA	6
	#43	Tom Crabtree	TAM	5
	#44	Jordan Reed	WAS	5
	#45	Jake Ballard	NWE	10
	#46	Gavin Escobar	DAL	11
	#47	Kevin Boss	KAN	10
	#48	Travis Beckum	NYG	9
	#49	V. McDonald	SFO	9
	#50	Logan Paulsen	WAS	5
	#51	Dion Sims	MIA	6
	#52	Craig Stevens	TEN	8
	#53	Nick Kasa	OAK	7
	#54	Niles Paul	WAS	5
	#55	Rhett Ellison	MIN	5
	#56	L. Toilolo	ATL	6
	#57	Julius Thomas	DEN	9
	#58	K. Winslow	NYJ	10
	#59	M. Williams	DET	9
	#60	C. Morrah	SFO	9
	#61	David Thomas	NOR	7
	#62	Luke Willson	SEA	12
	#63	D. Jefferson	ARI	9
	#64	D.J. Williams	GNB	4
	#65	Luke Stocker	TAM	5
	#66	Dallas Clark	TAM	5
	#67	John Phillips	SDG	8
	#68	Jeff King	ARI	9
	#69	L. Green	SDG	8
	#70	Virgil Green	DEN	9
	#71	James Hanna	DAL	11
	#72	R. Gordon	OAK	7
	#73	J. Cunningham	IND	8
	#74	Mychal Rivera	OAK	7
	#75	Ryan Griffin	HOU	8
	#76	Clay Harbor	PHI	12
	#77	Chris Gragg	BUF	12
	#78	Orson Charles	CIN	12
	#79	Chris Cooley	WAS	5
	#80	Daniel Fells	NWE	10
	#81	M. Hoomanawanui	NWE	10
	#82	Matt Spaeth	PIT	5
	#83	T. Thompson	TEN	8
	#84	A. Robinson	NYG	9
	#85	Leonard Pope	PIT	5
	#86	Todd Heap	ARI	9
	#87	Kellen Davis	CLE	10
	#88	David Paulson	PIT	5
	#89	R. McMichael	SDG	8
	#90	Evan Moore	PHI	12
	#91	J. Cumberland	NYJ	10
	#92	Charles Clay	MIA	6
	#93	Chase Coffman	ATL	6
	#94	Dante Rosario	DAL	11
	#95	D. Ausberry	OAK	7
	#96	John Carlson	MIN	5
	#97	Lee Smith	BUF	12
	#98	G. Graham	HOU	8
	#99	Will Heller	DET	9
	#100	Jim Dray	ARI	9
	#101	Anthony McCoy	SEA	12
	#102	Bear Pascoe	NYG	9
	#103	Alex Smith	CIN	12
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