Aaron Hernandez, TE, Patriots

Position/Rank	NFL Team	Status	Experience	Age	Height	Weight	Twitter
TE - #5	NE	Active	4 years	23	6'1	245	@AaronHernandez

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2012 Outlook: Stud (low risk)

Last updated on Aug-11-2012 by Daniel Kalles

On any other team Hernandez would be getting much more acclaim, but playing alongside Rob Gronkowski doesn't allow for that. Regardless, Hernandez is still a top 5 fantasy TE; no reason his numbers won't stay the same or rise a little.

Update 8-11-2012 - While Hernandez will be the #2 TE on the roster, he will see the field as often as Gronk. Look for the Pats to get the ball in Hernandez' hands as often as possible, including a few times a game out of the backfield. Hernandez will score points in many different ways.

FFToolbox NFL News & Rumors

6/14 - Report: Patriots TE Ron Gronkowski to undergo back surgery on Tuesday 
5/29 - Next man up: Patriots TE Jake Ballard looking sharp in OTAs

Average Draft Position

Aaron Hernandez was drafted in 100% of MyFantasyLeague.com leagues with an average drafting position of 41.02

2012 Mock Draft Results

Month	Position	Franchise/Comments
MyFantasyLeague Expert Draft May 2, 2012	4.02	TheFFGhost - Pick made based on My Draft Queue
2012 Experts Mock Draft (June) June 6, 2012 - June 25, 2012	5.12	FFToolbox.com (Matt) - Hernandez is hit-or-miss, such is the nature of playing behind Gronk. But when he hits, he hits big. Pairing him with a more reliable, steady option is the way to go.
2012 Experts Mock Draft (July) July 16 - 27	5.08	FFToday.com - Had Jahvid Best made it here he would have been a consideration to pair up with Jamaal Charles at RB, but the next best TE are turning into good value at this point. Ideally I would wait another round, but I don't think either Aaron Hernandez or Antonio Gates are making it back to me if I pass on them here. I like their catch and TD potential enough to pay a small premium over the next group at TE - Vernon Davis, Jason Witten and perhaps Jermichael Finley. I'll go with Hernandez even in a sharing role with Rob Gronkowski and the addition of Brandon Lloyd to the Patriots. Remember Hernandez was the youngest player in the league his rookie season, and talent-wise he is off the charts, so using the cream rises to the top philosophy, his 79-910-7 line last year may not be his high water mark.
2012 Experts Mock Draft (August) Aug 14 - 24	5.12	FantasySharks.com - If Tom Brady is involved, it usually means solid numbers for anyone receiving the ball. Hernandez is as good as they come and will be relied upon to help move the chains in the Patriots offense. I don't like to draft a TE early this year but to my eye, Hernandez has fallen in this draft and represents good value here rolling into the 6th round.

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