Meet Christian Fauria

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3rd in a series of new player profiles

Christian Fauria
Position: TE
Height: 6-4
Weight: 250
Born: 09/22/1971
College: Colorado
NFL Experience: 11

Scouts Inc. Profile:

Fauria is a veteran player whose age is catching up with his career. He is a sub package tight end who plays in the two and three tight end sets in this offense. He has decent foot quickness and decent running ability although he is no longer the vertical threat that he once was. He works hard to get a release off the line and he has excellent hands and great focus and concentration when the ball is in the air. He has very good awareness in attacking coverages and even though he struggles to get separation versus man to man coverage his intelligence and experience allows him to be a competitor. He will make the tough catch going over the middle and he is an excellent target in the red zone. He lacks the size and strength to be a dominant blocker and he is not going to knock you off the ball however he understands blocking angles and he has the lateral movement and the foot quickness to be able to get into good position to make a play. He plays with a good base and good balance and he works hard to sustain his blocks. He has a bit of a mean streak and he doesn't back down from a challenge. He is a possession type of receiver who is still productive in the role he has been given.

Career Stats:

Receiving
1995: 17 catches, 181 yards, 10.6 avg., 1 TD
1996: 18 catches, 214 yards, 11.9 avg., 1 TD
1997: 10 catches, 110 yards, 11.0 avg.
1998: 37 catches, 377 yards, 10.2 avg., 2 TD
1999: 35 catches, 376 yards, 10.7 avg.
2000: 28 catches, 237 yards, 8.5 avg., 2 TD
2001: 21 catches, 188 yards, 9.0 avg., 1 TD
2002: 27 catches, 253 yards, 9.4 avg., 7 TD
2003: 28 catches, 285 yards, 10.2 avg., 2 TD
2004: 16 catches, 195 yards, 12.2 avg., 2 TD
2005: 8 catches, 57 yards, 7.1 avg., 2 TD