Cincinnati Bearcats Football Prospect Breakdown: Gavin Grover

Grover could be a lethal weapon at tight end for the Bearcats.

Author:
Caleb Sisk
Updated:
Feb 21, 2024 4:35 PM EST

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TUNNEL HILL — Gavin Grover is a Cincinnati Bearcats three-star 2024 tight end and early enrollee with the Bearcats. He played high school ball for Olentangy High School in Lewis Central, Ohio.

According to 247Sports, Grover is the 31st-ranked tight end nationally and the 21st-ranked player in Ohio.

The tight-end prospect measures in at around 6-foot-6, 240 pounds. Here are some notes about the pass-catching enrollee.

Strengths:

Physical: He is very physical as a vertical threat. Grover creates disadvantages at the catch point, especially if it’s a ball that he needs to use his size for.
Size: He boasts great measurables at the tight end position already. His size is on its way to NFL caliber, needing about 10-15 pounds over time.
Hips: His hips are great at tracking a ball in the open field. This helps him at the catch point as well. He reminds me a bit of an outfielder.
Bruiser: Grover is a downfield bruiser when he has the ball in his hands. He fights for every yard.
Yards After Catch: He is great at turning small yard plays into big gains, lowering his shoulder to give his team more yards than expected.
Blocking: Grover is an excellent blocker. He is a two-way threat with his road-grading and receiving abilities.

Areas To Improve:

Route Running: He isn’t a bad route runner by any means but this area has room for development. The freshman is a bit predictable at times.
Speed: This should develop over time. He is fast enough to beat out the majority of linebacker matchups, but when a safety drops down he shows some trouble.

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