No. 84: Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens are one of the teams in the league that relies the most on multipe-TE packages, running 22 offensive personnel (two tight ends) on 16% of their snaps, the highest percentage in the league. That tasks Andrews with not only being a factor in the passing game but also handling the variety of blocking assignments in Baltimore’s offense.
The hybrid not only creates a receiving threat for Lamar Jackson but assists in pass protection. He is a willing in-line blocker that helps clear the pocket. Andrews is a versatile weapon in Baltimore. With the league becoming more pass-oriented and defenses employing more nickel packages, that creates mismatches with tight ends in one-on-one situations against smaller defensive backs and slower, less agile linebackers.
Last season, Andrews accumulated 58 receptions (team-high) for 701 yards, a 12.1 average after the catch, and seven touchdowns. He has been one of the team’s most productive players since arriving in 2018 and became Jackson’s go-to reliable target. As a fluid route runner with lethal quick footwork in the end zone, Andrews is poised for a stellar season.