Building an Entire Draft Board: TE Rankings

[Chaos]

Based on NFL.com grades, NFL.com estimates 15 tight ends will be selected in the draft. 10 of these players have grades suggesting they could be selected in the first four rounds. 

Based on PFF grades, PFF estimates 12 tight ends will be selected in the draft. 8 of these players have rankings suggesting they could be selected in the first four rounds. 

The are ranked by NFL.com grade, and the relative ranking within postion for PFF for Tight Ends shown in the right hand column.  

 

 

Edited March 26, 2023 by Chaos

[LyndonvilleBill]

8 hours ago, Chaos said:

Based on NFL.com grades, NFL.com estimates 15 tight ends will be selected in the draft. 10 of these players have grades suggesting they could be selected in the first four rounds. 

Based on PFF grades, PFF estimates 12 tight ends will be selected in the draft. 8 of these players have rankings suggesting they could be selected in the first four rounds. 

The are ranked by NFL.com grade, and the relative ranking within postion for PFF for Centers is shown in the right hand column.  

 

 

 Would be some pretty small Centers.😉

[jethro_tull]

Watch the film (videos). 

Sam LaPorta is the Italian Gronk.  

A big, tall athletic TE is a proven blueprint.  Josh would kill if the Bills had one.  

[machine gun kelly]

Chaos, this with a leap we secure Hopkins, and TE as in the 1st is great option.  Next picks at G, and MLB.  
 

we can kick the can til next year on Safety.  We have Poyer now for 2 yrs and 1 yr on Hyde.  We’re not extending these guys again so Safety might be our top pick for the next season 2 yrs.  Some have referenced Benford as he has Safety experience in college, but would be better if we could develop him for a year.

[nosejob]

My votes are unrealistic, but if they can get Darnell Washington at 59 it would be like having an extra RT and an outlet for Josh .... a guy who won't let any one else catch the ball....not to mention one Helluva run blocker. It would free up Knox for sure.

8 minutes ago, jethro_tull said:

Watch the film (videos). 

Sam LaPorta is the Italian Gronk.  

At 91 would be great.

Edited March 26, 2023 by nosejob

[Solomon Grundy]

I'm pounding the table for Tucker Kraft this draft. 

[Dr. Who]

This is one of the few positions in an apparent weak draft that has a lot of good players. Be a shame if the Bills don't grab one of the better ones.

[78thealltimegreat]

Kincaid is that dude his USC game was one for the ages. He would be the only TE I would take in round 1 if he were to get there. 

[Mark Vader]

A Tight End like Schoonmaker can be picked in the 4th round, which would be fine.

 

I don't see the Bills using a high pick at this position.

[GunnerBill]

In the spirit of the way I have approached these.... Kincaid or Mayer at #27. 

 

Musgrave possibly end of the 2nd. Nobody else before the 3rd.

[ColoradoBills]

The way I see the draft needs, if a TE is taken early then the WR is off the board early for sure.

I'm not against that, but it's reality the way I see it.

[Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD]

This draft is the perfect opportunity to finally address TE #2. 

Having two tight ends that can block and get open would give us a deadly play action game.

[NastyNateSoldiers]

18 hours ago, Chaos said:

Based on NFL.com grades, NFL.com estimates 15 tight ends will be selected in the draft. 10 of these players have grades suggesting they could be selected in the first four rounds. 

Based on PFF grades, PFF estimates 12 tight ends will be selected in the draft. 8 of these players have rankings suggesting they could be selected in the first four rounds. 

The are ranked by NFL.com grade, and the relative ranking within postion for PFF for Tight Ends shown in the right hand column.  

 

 

I like Zach Kuntz I think he has massive potential as a 2yr project type. He’s 6,8 210lbs runs a 4.5 40. I think this kid bulks up to 245/250 these next 2 yrs he can be an absolute beast. I’d start looking at him in the 6th rd . He gives me Jimmy Graham vibes when he was coming out of Miami. 

[Solomon Grundy]

4 hours ago, Allen2Diggs said:

This draft is the perfect opportunity to finally address TE #2. 

Having two tight ends that can block and get open would give us a deadly play action game.

Agree, that's why I'm hoping for Kraft. He's a big body with some shiftiness and played in cold weather. 

[wppete]

If we trade for Hopkins and some how Dalton Kincaid falls to us at #27 this offense is the best offense in Football. Would be unstoppable. 

[Chaos]

Ultimately, I like football players who are good at football. This strikes me in some ways as more important that measurables.  Having said that, there is a subject, I have not seen discussed otherwise on TBD, the importantance (or lack there of) of matching the NFL prototype.  Bill Parcells and the Patriots post Parcells were practically slaves to chosing players who fit the prototype for weight, height and speed.  They were were more interested in hitting the prototype, than exceeding it. The didn't want guards who were 6 8, or Tight Ends who were 6'1, regardless of skill levels.   I think this is worth an entire thread, but not going to start that now. 

As it relates to the Tight Ends, Musgrave hits on all three prototypes, Height, Weight and Speed.  Kindcaid and Mayer both are below the prototype on speed, and below the prototype on weight.  Curious if this changes anyones mind about Musgrave vs Kincaid and Mayer. 

[BigAl2526]

4 hours ago, NastyNateSoldiers said:

I like Zach Kuntz I think he has massive potential as a 2yr project type. He’s 6,8 210lbs runs a 4.5 40. I think this kid bulks up to 245/250 these next 2 yrs he can be an absolute beast. I’d start looking at him in the 6th rd . He gives me Jimmy Graham vibes when he was coming out of Miami. 

He weighed in at 6'7" and 255 lbs at the combine.  He has lots of potential, but needs work.  Round 6 is probably the right spot.