The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 tight ends in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league.
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 tight ends in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league:Big slot receiver who is an adequate blocker. Drawing comparisons to three-time Pro Bowler Zach Ertz. Five-year college player could quickly blossom into a No. 1 target because his route-running creates separation and his sticky hands win 50/50 balls.More complete prospect than Kincaid, but not a four-wide game-changer.
Michael Mayer, who played for Notre Dame, might be the most complete tight end prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft.Unique set of skills: He is a plus run-blocker and a receiving target who can’t be overthrown with yards-after-catch potential. Forget press coverage, because he will power through it. Quarterbacks must trust that he will make tight-window catches.As is often the case, look deeper than the numbers when it comes to Iowa tight ends.
Scouts rave about his ball skills and ability to turn 50/50 balls into 80/20 with body positioning. Most of his contested catches are mid-range gains, though, because a 4.84-second 40-yard dash isn’t going to result in big plays.9. Josh Whyle, Cincinnati, 6-6, 248 pounds Grinder who will sacrifice his body to lead block on the move. Consistent numbers include between 26 and 32 catches for between 326 and 353 yards over three straight seasons. Knocked off his routes by physical coverage, suggesting a need to get stronger.Averaged 14.1 yards per grab over past two seasons after 25 reception-less games early in his career, but didn’t score a touchdown in an underwhelming final season.
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