1. Kyle Pitts, Florida
Size: 6-6. 245
The Good: He’s 6-6, 245 and he runs a 4.44.
He’s got the prototype size for a tight end and the right speed for a wide receiver, creating a nightmare of a problem for defenders who try to cover him with anyone other than a top flight corner.
He’s able to outmuscle his way to the ball, he sets up his routes well and works himself open, and all he needs is the pass thrown in his general zip code and he’ll find a way to grab it.
Good as a sophomore, he took his game up a few notches by becoming more of a deep threat, averaging 18 yards per catch with 12 touchdowns as one of Kyle Trask’s main guys.
The Not-So-Good: He got obliterated by a targeting-called hit against Georgia and was knocked out of the game, missed the next two, and he ended up missing the LSU game late in the year before coming back to hit Alabama for 143 yards and a touchdown. The concussion appeared to be a one-off, but it was enough to miss three of the last five regular season games.
In terms of his blocking, it’s not a positive. He’ll be functional, but he’s not going to hit well enough to make a difference.
NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: There’s a shot he’s the first non-quarterback off the board. His skills, talent, and upside are so many miles ahead of the rest of the tight ends in the draft that he’s well worth the premium pick. Guys at the position who run and catch like he does just don’t exist.
Projected Round: Top Ten Overall
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