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2027 NFL Draft
Elija Lofton vs Andrew Rappleyea
Miami Hurricanes
TE · #9Penn State Nittany Lions
TE · #87| Elija Lofton | Statistic | Andrew Rappleyea |
|---|---|---|
| Leading value: 23 | Receptions | 20 |
| Leading value: 218 | Receiving Yards | 180 |
| 3 | Receiving TDs | 3 |
| 11 | Rushing Yards | — |
| 0 | Rushing TDs | — |
| Elija Lofton | Statistic | Andrew Rappleyea |
|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | Height | 6-4 |
| 242 lb | Weight | 242 lb |
| Elija Lofton | Statistic | Andrew Rappleyea |
|---|---|---|
| Leading value: #242 | Fanspeak rank | #245 |
| Leading value: TE 13 | Position rank | TE 14 |
| Leading value: 230.1 | Average pick | 231.9 |
| Leading value: 682 | Times drafted | 513 |
| 28 | Hype Score | 50 (leading value) |
| Most drafted to |
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✓ Leading recorded value · — Unavailable
Dean Kindig
1-15 (15.0) vs ND; 1-4 (4.0) vs LOU; 1-9 (9.0) 1 TD vs Pitt. No relation to James. Served as one of team's top offensive performers at tight end position. Saw action in 15 games and made four starts in sophomore campaign. Ranked fourth on team in receptions (23) and receiving yards (218). Scored three touchdowns and had long catch of 29 yards. Rushed three times for 11 yards.
Full player profileDean Kindig
2-14 (7.0) vs UCLA, DNP vs Oregon. Had been injured but caught a touchdown pass in each of the Nittany Lions' final three games.
Full player profileElija Lofton and Andrew Rappleyea are compared using 2027 Fanspeak Consensus rankings, 2025 college production from their player profiles, On The Clock draft activity, and creator scouting reports.
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