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Colby Parkinson

TE - LAR

Height: 6-7

Weight: 251 lbs

Age: 25

College: Stanford

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The Rams added Parkinson in free agency this offseason, a curious move considering he was rarely a full-time player for the Seahawks through his first four NFL seasons. The reality is that Parkinson is not just a capable blocker but also an underrated target in the passing game with quickness rarely seen from guys 6-foot-7 and 250 pounds. There probably isn't much room for Parkinson to have more than a nominal role in the offense, but he is a talented player who could be schemed open against smaller defenders (which is basically everybody). He's worth a final-round flier in TE-premium leagues.

With Tyler Higbee's (knee) availability in question, the Rams added Parkinson, inking the Stanford product to a three-year deal worth $22.5 million. Parkinson split TE snaps with Will Dissly and Noah Fant in Seattle last season, running a paltry 13.6 routes per game (TE38) and drawing fewer than two looks per contest (TE41). A better blocker than he is a receiver (particularly in the passing game) Parkinson is unlikely to deliver anything better than streaming value, even if he does emerge as the Rams' TE1.