Last year saw tight end Kyle Pitts, termed the “unicorn” in many circles, come off the board inside the top five of the first round.
Do not expect something similar this draft cycle.
If you are a fan of the tight end position, you might be in for a little wait this time around. But what this draft class lacks for star power at the top, it more than makes up for it with depth and talent in the middle rounds. The first tight end might not come off the board until later in the second round, or maybe not until the third, but one it happens do not be surprised if you see a little run at the position. There are a number of tight ends in this class in the second- or third-round range who are going to come off the board once the first one hears his name called.
Interestingly enough, this group also has more players who can handle the blocking part of the position well, and what they offer as a receiver is the bigger question.
Let’s dive in.