The Big Ten is packed with talented tight ends and unlike most conferences, the majority of Big Ten teams like to utilize the tight end. We recently discussed the wide receivers in the Big Ten and other than the top two, it was hard to identify a clear-cut number three guy, but the tight end list was hard to compile for the opposite reason.
The Big Ten has five legitimate candidates to be placed in our top three list, but we wanted to stick with a familiar face and some unique transfers that have impressive resumes and are heading to favorable situations. Once again we see the Ohio State Buckeyes represent with a top-tier receiving talent that is on another level from the rest of the Big Ten.
The other two players on this list are transfers, but one with Big Ten experience and the other rolling the dice on his third team, but now it’s time to dive in.