Tight Ends are considered a security blanket for all quarterbacks. The current NFL Draft class has several tight ends who can both catch and block. Football University goes in-depth on the pros and cons of the top five available tight end prospects.
Mark Andrews
+ Strong route runner
+ Athletic build
– Poor blocker
– Must regain old speed, speed levels changed while at Oklahoma
*Football University alum
**All-American Bowl alum
Mike Gesicki
+ Hands
+ Vertical threat, highpoints the ball extremely well
+ Extremely athletic, improved stock at NFL Combine
– Must improve blocking
– Plays more like a receiver, must prove he is a true tight end
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Hayden Hurst
+ Very reliable hands
+ Loves contact, will lower his shoulder on defenders
– 25 years old, physically will not change much more
– Needs to improve route running
Dallas Goedert
+ Good body control, former basketball player
+ Gamer, teams will find a way to get him the football
– Must use two hands to catch the ball
– Needs to become a physical blocker
Troy Fumagalli
+ Competitive blocker, has improved over the years
+ Very reliable pass catcher, has mits for hands
– Top heavy, small legs for such a large frame
– More of a zone receiver, will not run past defensive backs
