NFL.com has published its list of the top 10 tight ends heading into the 2020 season, featuring high praise for former Sooner TE Mark Andrews.
The 24-year-old Baltimore Raven came in at sixth place. He is the youngest player on the list. Since being drafted 88th overall in 2017, Andrews has been an immediate impact for Baltimore.
He grabbed 34 catches for 552 yards and three touchdowns as a rookie. Last season, playing alongside former Oklahoma teammate Marquise Brown, his production increased to 64 catches for 852 yards.
Andrews also grabbed 10 touchdowns in 2019, the most of any TE in the league. Yet, NFL.com analyst David Carr projects that the best is yet to come for Andrews.
“Look for Andrews to take the next step as the Ravens’ starting tight end, with Hayden Hurst now down in Atlanta,” says Carr.
According to Carr, Andrews has all the tools to really put together a stellar third season. It doesn’t hurt that he’s catching passes from reigning MVP Lamar Jackson either.
“He has size (6-5, 256 pounds) and stunning route-running ability, while being a better-than-average blocker — which bodes well for the Ravens’ No. 1 rushing attack,” Carr says.
Andrews came to OU as a four-star TE out of Scottsdale, AZ. He was the No. 4 player out of Arizona and the No. 19 receiver in the country, per 247Sports.
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