3. Brevin Jordan, Miami
Size: 6-3, 245
The Good: He has the No. 1 tight end receiving skills to grow into an NFL star and a potential fantasy must-have.
While he’s not a blazer, he’s able to make things happen down the field, he’s got a sudden way of cutting like a wide receiver, and he’s tough when he has to come up with the big grab.
He got better as his Miami career went on, improving his yards per catch and finishing with a strong seven touchdown junior year. There’s still upside to his game, especially if he starts …
The Not-So-Good: Blocking. It’s not why you’re drafting him, but it would be nice if he was more than just adequate. He’ll hit, but will he George Kittle his guy? Not really.
He certainly looks the part, but big size and raw bulk aren’t quite there. If Travis Kelce has the 6-5, 260-pound type everyone wants, that’s not Jordan. Throw in the lumbering 4.6ish 40 at his pro day, and there are just enough dings to find something not to like. But …
NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: He’ll be a very, very good receiving NFL tight end after just a little bit of work. Don’t get caught up in what he’s not. He got better, he improved each year, and he’s one rookie season away from growing into a terrific modern day volume-stat target.
Projected Round: Third