2020 NFL Draft: 4 TEs Bills could consider in second round

Here are four tight ends who could be available for the Bills in the second round. 

Tight end Brycen Hopkins #89 of the Purdue Boilermakers. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Brycen Hopkins | Purdue

Hopkins broke out last year, catching 61 passes for 830 yards and seven touchdown receptions. He’s an athletic option who finds space fairly well in the passing game. He fared better against zone coverages, as he was able to settle into zones nicely. Hopkins, for his physical gifts, still has some room to grow as a complete tight end. He needs to develop more so as a blocker. In addition, there were moments where his catches were not as smooth as necessary, which would give NFL defenders an opportunity to swipe the ball. He was opportunistic when playing out of the slot. 

Missouri Tigers tight end Albert Okwuegbunam. Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Albert Okwuegbunam |Missouri

He has the size that NFL coaches want (6-5, 258 pounds). His touchdown ratio is insane, as 23.5-percent of his catches went for touchdowns (23-of-98) during his collegiate career. The mismatch he creates is appealing. However, he’s most effective working down the seam. Okwuegbunam will need to refine his blocking and route-running at the next level to be a truly effective option as a tight end.

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