From the Golden Nugz update:
http://www.thedailygopher.com/2013/1/30/3932458/golden-nugz-1-30-13-udder-foolishness
MarQueis Gray is looking physically impressive at the Texas vs. the Nation Game, weighing in at 6'3.5" and 239 lbs., an electronic 4.65s 40 with among the biggest wing spans, hands and arms among any WR/TE prospect participating. The trouble, however, is the transition to inline/flex tight end isn't going so well, or at best, the results are mixed.
BuffaloBillsDraft.net's Tony Wiltshire:
The coaches made an effort to get Gray involved at TE throughout practice. Even though he has the natural athleticism to make the switch, he didn’t look good on his first day. He looked very raw in his routes, and he dropped several catchable balls. He offers upside as a developmental prospect, but he has a lot of work ahead of him. He’ll be a matchup nightmare if he ever gets "it."
Optimus Scouting:
The next top tight end was former Minnesota quarterback and wide receiver, Marqueis Gray. Another player that sat down and spoke with me, Gray sounded committed to the position change when asked about it and looked natural running routes from an in-line position. Gray’s plus body type, natural catching skills and body control are clearly seen, but it’s his character and mental approach that could lead to a successful position change. Avoiding contact well off the line and through his crossing patterns, Gray pulled down reception after reception in team drills. I’ll be shifting my focus to Gray as the week progresses, as I saw a number of positive signs and attributes to his game on the first day.
NFLDraftScout.net:
Although he didn't look uncomfortable at the tight end position, it was obvious that Minnesota's Marqueis Gray is new to the position, looking rough around the edges with his routes and catching the ball. A former quarterback, he took reps with his hand on the ground and in the slot, looking natural in his movements and staying balanced in his breaks. But Gray needs to improve his footwork and body language to square his frame and give his quarterback an open target downfield. He appeared to gain confidence catching the ball as the day went on, but he looked much more confident in the drills without defenders on the field. Gray is an intriguing project who is trying to convince scouts he's worth a draft pick.
National Football Post:
Although he didn't look uncomfortable at the tight end position, it was obvious that Minnesota's Marqueis Gray is new to the position, looking rough around the edges with his routes and catching the ball. A former quarterback, he took reps with his hand on the ground and in the slot, looking natural in his movements and staying balanced in his breaks. But Gray needs to improve his footwork and body language to square his frame and give his quarterback an open target downfield. He appeared to gain confidence catching the ball as the day went on, but he looked much more confident in the drills without defenders on the field. Gray is an intriguing project who is trying to convince scouts he's worth a draft pick.
The rest of the week, the combine and his Pro Day are going to be extremely important for Q if he has hopes of getting drafted this April.
