Broncos 2019 positional grades: Tight end

The Broncos had 69 receptions from tight ends in 2019 and 40 of them came from rookie Noah Fant. Denver needs another TE to step up.

Troy Fumagalli

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Stats

Receptions: 6

Receiving yards: 38

Touchdowns: 1

Fumagalli is another player that brought plenty of promise to the tight end position but none of that promise has ever materialized into results on the field.

If he can’t leap a guy like Heuerman in the pecking order, that’s not a good sign.

Grade: C-

Andrew Beck

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Stats

Receptions: 9

Receiving yards: 90

Touchdowns: 1

Beck was claimed off waivers from the New England Patriots after final roster cuts were made and he ended up playing an integral role later in the season, serving as the team’s fullback in place of the injured Andy Janovich.

He caught a touchdown in the season finale against the Oakland Raiders and could prove to be a good depth player at the H-back position for the team across the next several years.

Grade: B