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FG's Top 15 Tight Ends

This list may change, as the season progresses.

Christopher James
Draft Analyst

 



 

1        Jermaine Gresham         Oklahoma         Sr        6’6”  260lbs.      1stRound

Explosive force at the TE position that can cause match-up problems for any defense, above average blocker.

 

2        Rob Gronkowski             Arizona             Jr         6’6”  260lbs.      2nd Round

Great pass catcher, good blocker, severe match-up problem for LB’s, we’ll see how he recovers from back surgery.

 

3        Anthony McCoy           USC              Sr             6’5”  255lbs.      3rd Round

Built to play TE in the NFL, good hands and speed, needs to take over in games more often.

 

4        Dennis Pitta                   BYU                  Sr         6’5”  250lbs.      3rd Round

Pass catching machine, separates regularly from defenders, an adequate blocker. 

 

5        Ed Dickson                   Oregon              Sr         6’5”  245lbs.      3rd Round

Great pass catcher, good run blocker, fear that his potential has been maxed out.

 

6        Nathan Overbay            Eastern Washington         Sr         6’5”  270lbs.      4th Round

Great pass catcher, excellent route runner, lacks impressive top end speed.

 

7         Luke Stocker             Tennessee       Jr          6’6”  240lbs.     4th Round

Tremendous upside, great hands, not ready for the next level yet.

 

8      Weslye Saunders                South Carolina           Jr          6’5”  280lbs.     5th Round

Massive force with exceptional run blocking skill, become a better pass catcher, needs to exhibit his dominance more often. 

 

9        Colin Peak            Alabama                  Sr          6’5”  255lbs.     5th Round

Quietly making effective strides at TE, great hands, good route runner.  

 

10      Dedrick Epps           Miami                  Sr          6’4”  253lbs.      5th Round

Great run blocker, effective pass catcher, needs to stand out more.

 

11      Tony Moeaki                 Iowa                  Sr           6’3”  252lbs.      5th Round

Great run and pass blocker, adequate pass catcher, lacks quality top end speed.

 

12      Jimmy Graham              Miami         Sr       6’8”  260lbs.     6th Round

Freakish athlete, tremendous upside, very inconsistent since he’s new to the game.

 

13      Nate Byham           Pitt             Sr          6’3”  255lbs.       6th Round

Excellent run blocker, effective pass blocker, adequate pass catcher. 

 

14      Stephen Skelton            Fordham               Jr           6’5”  245lbs.       6thRound

Great pass catcher, becoming a better blocker, has the potential to be a great TE.

 

15      Jeron Mastrud             Kansas State         Sr       6’6”  253lbs.      7thRound

Great blocking TE, adequate pass catcher, should be successful on the next level.           

 

Sleeper 

Scott Sicko                New Hampshire          Sr        6’4”  242lbs.      7th Round

Excellent pass catcher, good body control, can take over a game, needs to improve blocking ability. 

 

 



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