Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame
He’s the best tight end in this year’s draft, with the size and athleticism that projects him to be an all-around impressive tight end. But — and this is a big but — he isn’t there yet. He’s not a good blocker, so in his rookie year, he’ll have to make a big leap, if his team wants him to be more than just a move tight end.
Harrison Bryant, TE, Florida Atlantic
He’s not as highly touted as Kmet, but Bryant might provide better value if he falls to the third round. They’ve got a lot of similarities, with size and athleticism that project a well-rounded tight end. The one difference with Bryant is his production — he was the leading pass-catcher on his team. Opponents knew the offense was running through Bryant and he continued to produce. Even at a lower level of competition, you have to respect that.