Former Drake Bulldog Eric Saubert wrapped up the on-field portion of the Atlanta Falcons rookie minicamp over the weekend.
 
Falcons head coach Dan Quinn was surprised by Saubert's size when he first saw the 6-foot-5 and 253-pound tight end in person for the first-time last weekend. Saubert's speed also caught Quinn's attention.
 
"Number one, he's a little bigger than I thought," Quinn said of Saubert. "Sometimes, they are taller or bigger, however you feel. We knew he could run just based on times. Getting him acclimated into it today, I was pleased to see him over the last two days not only offensively but on teams. He can run. For a guy that covets that like I do, I was pleased to see that and I want to make sure the competitive side we keep ramping along. For the first two days, arrow definitely up."

Saubert was selected with the 31st pick of the fifth round (147 overall) of the 2017 National Football League Draft. He earned his fourth All-Pioneer-Football League selection after being named first-team PFL in 2016. He ranked 19th in the nation with 10 receiving touchdowns, and was second in the nation among tight ends with 70.5 receiving yards per game. In 2016, he recorded 56 receptions for 776 yards.