The Publish’s Ryan Dunleavy offers his high 10 tight ends on this yr’s NFL draft, primarily based on evaluations and conversations with folks across the league:
1. Tyler Warren, Penn State, 6-6, 256
Minimize from the Rob Gronkowski fabric. Bodily after-the-catch runner and blocker. Lined up in-line, within the slot and within the backfield (together with Wildcat quarterback) en path to 104 catches, 1,451 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns. Paws one-handed grabs. Not a field-stretcher.
2. Colston Loveland, Michigan, 6-6, 248
Operates like a giant, sleek receiver with an expansive route tree, extensive catch radius, sturdy palms and easy breaks to create separation. Stiff arms and hurdles for further yards. By no means topped 650 yards in a season. Can get overpowered as a run blocker.
3. Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Inexperienced, 6-3, 241
Crisp route runner with vertical velocity and suction cups for palms. Swiss Military knife creates mismatches. At his finest versus finest competitors. Keen blocker however comparatively undersized. Set NCAA single-season information for catches (117) and receiving yards by a decent finish (1,555).
