Tight end AJ Barner was the first Michigan player off the board on Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft.
In an effort to surround quarterback Geno Smith with more weapons, the Seattle Seahawks drafted Michigan tight end AJ Barner in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday with pick No. 121 overall. After transferring to Michigan from Indiana, Barner was an important piece to the Wolverines’ National Championship-winning offense, though he primarily served as the team’s secondary tight end option behind Colson Loveland.
He's technically sound in the early stages of the run block but needs to improve with his positioning to create better lanes for the runner. He can handle some pass protection but needs to keep improving. Barner's role might be a little limited as a blocking Y tight end with below-average pass-catching traits, but he should earn playing time in the future.
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