2023: Tight Ends

Dalton Kincaid-TE-Utah-6’4”-246-1st/2nd-92

Former basketball player, Dalton is a solid specimen. He runs really well and has exceptionally natural hands. Can also make some plays with the ball in his hand. There are signs of Mark Andrews, although Andrews was a stud muffin for years in Norman. Kincaid probably has the highest upside at TE in this draft

Sam LaPorta-TE-Iowa-6’3”-245-2nd Day-88

Another Iowa tight end. LaPorta has good receiving skills, looks a bit slow footed but he ran a ridiculaous 6.91 3-cone and has good balance. Very strong at the top of the route, bordering on offensive PI consistently. He is the all-time receiver in Iowa history for tight ends, was 1st team all Big 10, and led the Hawkeyes in receiving for the last two years. He will have a place in the NFL, and I am always willing to bet on Iowa offensive lineman and tight ends.

Michael Mayer-TE-Notre Dame-6’5”-249-1st-87

Notre Dame pumps them out at tight end. Seems like they have a Gronk lookalike contest as part of the recruiting process. I was high on Cole Kmet and I stand by that. I thought Mayer was the same type of player but better, but after watching the tape, I see Austin Hooper here. Good separation receiver, but not a plus in the YAC area or in the run game.

Darnell Washington-TE-Georgia-6’7”-264-2nd Day-86

What a moose. He jumps off the screen amidst a sea of athletic marvels at Georgia. Been noticing him for years. And then nothing happens. His tight end counterpart at Georgia, Brock Bowers, lights it up and will be a top 20 pick when he enters the draft. Darnell looks lumbering on the field but actually tested well. I wonder if he had injuries because you put on the TCU tape and the LSU tape and he looks legitamitely fast, ran a 4.64 at the combine. He could be Ben Coates 2.0 or he could be Marcedes Lewis. Both valuable and worthy of a day 2 pick.

Luke Musgrave-TE-Oregon State-6’6”-253-1st/2nd-83

Mike Gesicki, tall receiver type, good speed, I don’t see next level potential but I reserve the right to be wrong