The 2022 college football season has come and gone and the postseason ratings are flowing in. No, not just for teams, but for players alike.
One of the great debates during the postseason awards this winter was at tight end. Georgia had two of the nation’s best in Darnell Washington and Brock Bowers, while Notre Dame’s Michael Mayer set records for the position at the school known as being “Tight End U”.
The Mackey Award, which goes annually to the nation’s top tight end, was given to Bowers despite Mayer having more receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.
I don’t believe there is hardware that comes with it but Pro Football Focus listed their top 10 tight ends of the 2022 college football season over the weekend and for whatever it’s worth, the Notre Dame record holder can walk away with bragging rights in that regard.
Here are PFF’s top 10 tight ends for the 2022 season, along with their season grade.