
Alabama’s versatile TE with proven senior-season impact
In the 2000 season, Shawn Draper gave Alabama a rare tight end/offensive line hybrid look, and his production was efficient: 3 catches for 90 yards and 1 touchdown, including a 30.0 yards-per-catch average[2][8]. What makes him interesting is the versatility—he was moved between tackle and tight end during the season—and that kind of adaptability usually means a coach trusts him to handle ugly work, not just catch passes[8]. He looks like a useful fit for a team that values toughness, flexibility, and matchup chaos over flashy volume.