At a position of rising importance in the NFL, here are the top tight ends in the NFC South.
The tight end position is perhaps the most underrated offensive weapon in the NFL today. Most of the league's best offenses possess a tight end that is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses. Travis Kelce and George Kittle were major factors for the NFL's two Super Bowl representatives from last season.
None of the names listed above currently reside in the NFC South. However, there are some talented players at the position. As we head towards the 2024-25 season, here are the top five tight ends in the division.New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau after a catch against the Detroit Lions / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sportslast offseason. His homecoming didn't produce spectacular numbers - he had just 21 receptions for 193 yards and one score.
No, he's not a tight end in anywhere close to the traditional sense. Since he was listed as a tight end in fantasy leagues last year and will probably be so again in 2024, we'll count it. With new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak now overseeing the New Orleans offense, we should see Hill even more involved in their attack this season. Bad news for NFL defensive coordinators.Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton catches a touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons / Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Tampa Bay's offense is centered around wideouts Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Otton was fifth on the team in targets last season despite playing 97% of the offensive snaps. Those numbers may not change much, but defenses will pay dearly if overlooking Otton this year.
An athletic mismatch for linebackers and size mismatch for most defensive backs, Johnson's skills as a route runner and speed make him a viable threat to all levels of a defense. Foot surgery will sideline him for most of training camp. If healthy in time for the season, Johnson's numbers could soar in a Kubiak offense that likes to use it's tight ends in several different ways.
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