2 in Cleveland, though it remains a run-heavy system overall. You can call me a homer for ranking David Njoku at this spot, but I truly believe he is worthy of the position. 3 job in Cleveland remains up in the air as Miller Forristall, Nakia Griffin-Stewart, Zaire Mitchell-Paden, and Marco Santos-Silva will battle it out for the third and final spot on the roster at the position. Kansas City brought in receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Skyy Moore, but Kelce should comfortably lead the team in targets next year. Woods is a 6-7 253-pound tight end who projects as a red zone threat in the NFL. What really caught my eye was the stark difference in explosive plays gained on the ground versus through the air, as the team ranked 26th in explosive play rate on the ground and fifth through the air. Mike Tomlin returns for his 16th season as the head coach of the Steelers, joined by offensive coordinator Matt Canada in his second season and recently promoted Teryl Austin in the defensive coordinator position, who gets the bump from the defensive backs coach. The Browns ended up selecting a total of nine players in this years draft after trading down repeatedly four offensive players, four defensive players, and a kicker. Cincinnati aims to rebuild at the position after losing CJ Uzomah to the New York Jets in free agency. Skinny: On Tuesday I made the case that Miller deserves to be in the top 10, but he finished at No. Tight end Charlie Kolar (fourth round) is a reliable pass-catcher with minimal YAC ability. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. The 6-foot-5, 251-pound former Nittany Lion made an immediate impact in the Steelers' passing attack, as the 4th-most targeted player on the team (82 targets) and highest-graded playmaker (75.2). The most telling off-season moves were the re-signings of David Njoku and Jadeveon Clowney, both of whom represent the particular identity of this team. We are about two weeks from the NFL's new league year. As such, these rankings will attempt to be as objective as possible and provide a guide for where Browns players are currently among their peers in the division. Eight NFL teams are sending at least five players to Las Vegas, where the game will be played Feb. 6 at Allegiant Stadium, led by the streaking Indianapolis Colts with seven: running back Jonathan Taylor, defensive lineman DeForest Buckner, center Ryan Kelly, linebacker Darius Leonard, cornerback Kenny Moore II, guard Quenton Nelson and long snapper Luke Rhodes. Despite catching passes from three different quarterbacks, Andrews reeled in 107 receptions for 1,361 receiving yards and nine scores. If he can stay healthy, Kittle will be a reliable target for presumptive 49ers quarterback Trey Lance in his first year as a full-time starter. Tight End: Mark Andrews, Ravens. BALTIMORE RAVENS For the second straight year, the Baltimore Ravens remain on top at the tight end position in the AFC North. He made some spectacular catches as a sure-handed weapon, though he did have some game-changing mistakes as well. 14) Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers Losing Uzomah to the Jets will really hurt this position group overall in Cincinnati. In the fourth installment, we are going to rank the starting tight ends in the division. Furthering that discussion is what the increase in pass volume (and the injuries to the offensive line and running back stable) did to the run game (or lack thereof). Freiermuth was targeted at the highest clip (61.0 percent) and accumulated his most yardage (345) on throws from 0-9 yards downfield. Behind Hurst, the Bengals will feature Drew Sample, Thaddeus Moss, Nick Ewbanks, Mitchell Wilcox, Justin Rigg, and Scotty Washington. However, our focus here specifically relates to thestarting tight endsin the division. Pitts only scored one touchdown last season, and given the Falcons current quarterback situation, he may not find the end zone much in 2022 either. Jarwin sadly suffered a potentially career-ending hip injury in 2021 and is no longer with the Cowboys, so Schultz wont have any competition for targets next season. His calling card is a very good blocking and catching tight end that . For our rankings, we will utilize prior performance via advanced metrics and data (with an emphasis placed on the most recent season), as a benchmark. More specifically, he was most impactful on short passes in the center of the field where he caught 25 of 29 targets for 214 yards and 16 first downs. Sign up for the Packers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Thats almost half of the average delta from the other 31 teams in the same splits from a season ago. 2 TE role well. The 49ers won the division last year led primarily by rookie quarterback Brock Purdy, who was the last pick in the NFL Draft. All just conjecture at this point, but I am currently confident selecting Najee Harris anywhere in the back half of the first round in all season-long formats for his elite athleticism and top-notch projected volume. Last year, I expected Dobbins to take a firm lead in the backfield before getting injured, and I expect the same this year. Mark Andrews is the prototypical tight end in every sense. The team brought in safety Marcus Williams via a massive five-year, $70 million deal, offensive tackle Morgan Moses, defensive tackle Michael Pierce, running back Mike Davis for added backfield depth, and depth secondary piece Kyle Fuller, amongst other, lesser-known signings. Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams laterals to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill for eye-catching TD for AFC. Veteran Josh Oliver also returns as a big move tight end for the Ravens, though his roster spot is in serious jeopardy. Here is how we rank the AFC North's tight ends: Stats: 42 receptions, 512 yards, two touchdowns. Please check your email for a confirmation. For good reason: The tight end has hauled in 14 of 16 targets for 106 yards and a league-high four touchdowns in 2022 when defenses send extra pass rushers. Will they re-sign Moreau, making him one of the highest-paid tight ends in the league despite being a backup? Ryan McCrystal breaks down the 2022 rookie impact for the AFC North including Kyle Hamilton, Kenny Pickett, Dax Hill, George Pickens, and more. AFC North Baltimore Ravens - 2022 Prediction 10-7 - Wins AFC North The fearless leader of the Ravens (Lamar Jackson) got injured toward the end of last season and as a result the Ravens finished 8-9. His 2.8% positive run-block rate ranked last, and his 22.1% negative run-block rate was the second worst among his peers. David Bell also has an outside chance of cracking the starting lineup to start the year as the slot wide receiver, but well need to wait and see how he performs in camp and preseason. Daxton Hill gives the back end another athletic option, capable of playing all five positions in the secondary as well as being a near-perfect fit for zone usage. They replaced him with a familiar AFC North face in Hayden Hurst. Thats due to the Ravens landing tight ends Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar in the 2022 NFL Draft as the Ravens truly loaded up at the position after losing Marquise Brown and Sammy Watkins in free agency at the receiver position. Depth: Harrison Bryant, Miller Forristall, Marcus Santos-Silvia. Expect Moreau to receive a ton of interest in free agency given his athleticism and receiving upside. Heath Miller, Pittsburgh Steelers. The epitome of consistency, Travis Kelce has been a first or second-team All-Pro in each of the past six seasons. Freiermuth was targeted at the highest clip (61.0 percent) and accumulated his most yardage (345) on throws from 0-9 yards downfield. This knack for roster building has been reflected in the league standings with the division having five appearances in the playoffs over the past two seasons (Bengals x1, Browns x1, Ravens x1, Steelers x2). Temporibus autem quibusdam et aut officiis debitis aut rerum necessitatibus saepe eveniet. Consider Edwards one of the top handcuff running backs available that also carry standalone value. Well, for one, the Ravens attempted 35.9 passes per game in 2021 after averaging just 25.9 in 2020. The Colts have been notable for using multiple tight ends in the pass-and-running game. All major signings should immediately contribute as starters. Colts' 2022 training camp preview: Tight Ends Share this article 57 shares Kevin Hickey July 12, 2022 2:18 pm ET The Indianapolis Colts are just a few weeks away from returning to Westfield. Odds & lines subject to change. Goedert has never received more than 87 targets in a single season. Ertz slots in right behind his former Eagles cohort. Finally, if you wish to not see this dialog box, please turn off your adblocker, and enjoy content normally, 2022 NFL Scouting Combine Results Tracker, 2021 NFL Pro Day Results Tracker Scouting Combine Invitees, Interview: Texas DL Keondre Coburn Talks Connection With Steelers DL Coach Karl Dunbar, Cam Heyward Remembers The Craziest Steelers Training Camp Fight He Ever Saw, Judge Rules Brian Flores Discrimination Lawsuit Can Proceed In Court. Sign up for the Raiders Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Raiders have a new DL coach in former Ravens OLB coach Rob Leonard, Assessing Raiders level of need at EDGE as free agency approaches. Stats: 52 receptions, 471 yards, four touchdowns. Ricard is one of the few top-tier fullbacks in the NFL but is also an underrated pass-catching option. Safeties are the communication center of the secondary and must wear many hats in coverage. One of the most difficult decisions the Raiders will need to make this offseason is what to do with tight end Foster Moreau. As in, Clowney is one of the defensive leaders, and when paired with Myles Garrett, forms one of the top pass-rush duos in the league. The Steelers selected Pat Freiermuth with the number 55 overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft on the heels of him being named the KwalickClark Tight End of the Year in 2020. Tight end is a historically difficult and challenging position for young players, but the Packers need a young player to start developing into a long-term starter, and the draft is rich in tight end talent. All three will immediately step into a new-look offensive line built around former first and second-round picks Jonah Williams (left guard) and Jackson Carman (left tackle). The Bengals wasted no time in addressing their offensive line this off-season, signing offensive linemen Lael Collins, Alex Cappa, and Ted Karras away from the Cowboys, Buccaneers, and Patriots, respectively. The Bengals did not re-sign veteran C.J. The No. As alluded to above, I still expect Najee Harris to lead the league in touches at the running back position. March 13, 2022 8:39 am MT. Njoku seemed to find his game last season, becoming that big-play threat the Browns expected him to be after drafting him in the first round in the 2017 NFL Draft. Pro Football Network, LLC. All other teams had at most two wide receivers finish in the top 36. Uzomah this offseason, who played an important role during their postseason run last season. Depth: Tight End, Safety. He topped 1,000 yards in all those campaigns, and even a slightly down year in 2021 resulted in a 92-1,125-9 line. He topped 1,000 yards in all those campaigns, and even a slightly down year in 2021 resulted in a 92-1,125-9 line. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The start of training camp is now just days away for teams across the NFL, with preseason and the regular season not far down the line. April 6, 2022 12:34 pm ET. Michael Mayer - Notre Dame Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer (87) celebrates a. And for some reason, his usage plummeted after Week 6. They drafted a pair of fourth-round picks at the position in Charlie Kolar and Isaiah Likely, and still have Nick Boyle in-house returning to full health. The biggest off-season report to come out of Pittsburgh has been the hint by Tomlin that running back Najee Harris is likely to see his workload cut back a bit. We noticed your adblocker is on. Revealing AFC, NFC rosters for Epic Dodgeball event at Pro Bowl Games in 2023. With L.A. needing to get under the cap and rumors of Keenan Allen becoming a cut candidate, Chargers GM Tom Telesco said Wednesday on GMFB that the veteran WR isn't going anywhere. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith and San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk team up for a NFC Pro Bowl Team touchdown on a direct snap flea-flicker trick play. As a whole, I really like our nucleus coming back.. At safety, Adrian Amos, Rudy Ford and Dallin Leavitt are free agents. July 19, 2022 11:38 am CT. Still, the Bengals have some decent talent at the position, which should help lead to success over the middle of the field as teams key in on the best receiving group in the AFC North, in my opinion. Kelce turns 33 in October, so he should have a few excellent years left. Reading Time: 6 mins read. With Tyreek Hill gone, Kelce will become an even more critical asset for the Chiefs. That relates directly to their off-season free-agent signings, the top five or six of whom should all make this team better. . The majority of the six picks made by the Bengals in this years NFL draft were made on the defensive side of the ball, as the team selected safety Daxton Hill with the 31st pick in the first round, cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt in the second (60th overall), defensive tackle Zachary Carter in the third (95th overall), offensive tackle Cordell Volson in the fourth (136th overall), safety Tycen Anderson in the fifth (166th overall), and defensive edge Jeffrey Gunter in the seventh (252nd overall). We all know the numbers: 60 catches, 497 yards, seven touchdowns. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. AFC North 2022 Position Rankings: Tight End, Ravens GM Eric DeCosta gives update on WR Rashod Bateman, RB J.K. Dobbins, The Ravens GM covered the injury and surgery of Rashod Bateman, and the exciting 2023 season for J.K. Dobbins, NFLPA poll votes Ravens strength staff as the NFLs worst. Share your own below and join in on the conversation in the comments! He was a tough, durable leader on the Bengals young offense, one that consistently made plays for the Bengals under quarterback Joe Burrow. 2 tight end last season, developing well as an in-line blocker while hauling in a career-high 19 catches for 197 yards. This knack for roster building has been reflected in the league standings with the division having five appearances in the playoffs over the past two seasons (Bengals x1, Browns x1, Ravens x1, Steelers x2). Behind him is rising third-year player Harrison Bryant. Uzomah, New York Jets Bryant had a quiet second season though his numbers were very similar to the numbers he put up as a rookie in 2020. https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/01/packers-gm-brian-gutekunst-points-to-tight-end-and-safety-as-obvious-roster-needs/, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst expects Mason Crosby back in 2023, Packers optimistic about Rashan Garys recovery from ACL injury. After winning the AFC South in 2022, and with a group of emerging, young players - like Lawrence, running back Travis Etienne, defensive ends Josh Allen and Travon Walker and cornerback Tyson . While Kelce aligns in-line enough. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff fires a tight-window throw to former teammate and Minnesota Vikings tight end T . Here are the top 15 tight ends in this class according to the consensus big board. Further, among the 35 qualifiers at the position that had a minimum of 40 targets, he ranked 2nd in receptions (107), 2nd in first down receptions (75), and 3rd in yards per route run (2.18). AFC North Player Rankings: Tight Ends By Cody Suek Jun 23, 2022 4 (Photo: Courtesy of the @WreckThisLeague) CLEVELAND, Ohio - The AFC North is a perpetual battleground with four. The 2022 NFL Draft is officially over, and over 250 prospects now have new teams. A lot of the trajectory of this team comes down to how successful they are able to be on the ground behind an improving offensive line, which should trickle down to the other areas of the field for them. Behind Freiermuth, Zach Gentry really emerged into his own as a No. Njokus production to this point does not match his new salary, but hes talented enough to make a jump in a featured pass-catching role. Second-round rookie TE Trey McBride could see time in 12 personnel, but hell have to get past Maxx Williams just to become Arizonas No. The Colts drafted Jelani Woods in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft. While he could reach a new mark now that Ertz is gone, Goedert will have to contend with the addition of A.J. Why is that important to us moving forward? Assigned the franchise tag in March, Schultz may be wise to hold off on a long-term agreement until after what should be a promising 2022 campaign. Its certainly possible the Packers will try to sign a veteran possibly even an in-house re-signing at each position and then use the draft to solidify with young talent, as Gutekunst has often done at problem areas. The average is just over the $14 million per. Colts general manager Chris Ballard said he's heard the noise that his team is predestined to trade up to the first pick of the 2023 NFL Draft and select a quarterback. Head coach DeMeco Ryans has reached the top of the coaching ladder in the place where he began his playing career and now he says he has "hit the ground running," to transform the Texans into a legitimate threat in the AFC South. Kyle Pitts will likely top the list of the NFLs best tight ends many times over the next decade-plus. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith finds San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle for a NFC touchdown in the Pro Bowl Games. We use ads to fund this site and continue to bring you premium Steelers content. Pittsburgh has long taken care of its own under Tomlin and this year is no different with the in-house promotion at defensive coordinator. Kansas City's Travis Kelce, San Francisco's George Kittle, Baltimore's Mark . Spending most of his time in the slot or out wide, Gesicki was asked to block on only 29% of his snaps, fifth-fewest among TEs. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) catches a pass as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton (21) defends in the second quarter during the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. If anything, expect those values to see a slight uptick considering the improvements to the offensive line. He served as quarterback Colt McCoy's safety valve and has a chance to thrive in coach Pat Shurmur's new West Coast offense. With the presence of dynamic running back Joe Mixon, a vastly improved offensive line, and outlier performances from JaMarr Chase and Tee Higgins, it stands with reason that we could see those values regress to the mean this season. The best defensive player in the AFC resides in Pittsburgh, as T.J. Watt had 22.5 sacks in 2021. Basically, Zac Taylors Bengals remained relatively balanced regardless of game flow. Uzomah. Watch the reveal of the tight ends on 2022 AFC, NFC Pro Bowl rosters. Kevin Rader, rookie sixth-round draft pick Connor Heyward, and veteran Jace Sternberger round out the depth chart at tight end, making for a tight competition in training camp for the third tight end role. AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans AFC West Broncos Chargers Chiefs NFC East Commanders Cowboys Eagles Giants NFC North Bears Lions Packers. Yes, he ran more routes and played more snaps, but the magnitude of that delta is absurd. It could be a breakout campaign for the playmaker that inked a four-year $54.75 million ($17 million fully-guaranteed) contract this offseason. An ankle injury cost him Week 7, while a strained IT band sidelined him for five games near the end of the season. They instead elected to re-sign tight end David Njoku, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, and running back DErnest Johnson. We spoke to the improved offensive line above, leaving the only other major change to this offense the addition of tight end Hayden Hurst. After the Eagles traded Zach Ertz to the Cardinals in mid-October, Dallas Goedert became Philadelphias primary tight end for the first time in his career. In the five games in which backup Tyler Huntley was the primary quarterback, Andrews still averaged 8.6 receptions, 99.2 yards, and scored three total touchdowns. (Photo: Eric Hartline- USA TODAY Sports). by Carlos Nazario. The Florida alum rewarded Atlantas faith, posting the second-most yards receiving (1,026) and third-most receptions (68) of any rookie TE in NFL history. Players in this tier include pass catchers that will finish far ahead of the next group of players at the position, guys like Travis Kelce, George Kittle, Darren Waller, Mark Andrews, and newest arrival Kyle Pitts. I expect Njoku to have plenty of opportunities to showcase his talents in 2022, whether it be lining up inline or on the outside. Please check your email for a confirmation. Buy Seahawks Tickets 1. The Ravens traded Marquise Brown to the Cardinals during the draft, and they havent added any additional receivers. Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Not unlike other positions, the AFC North has a wide array of talent at the position even depth-wise with players like Nick Boyle, Harrison Bryant, etc. Three different teams have won this division in the last three years, in fact, while the poor Browns are still looking to win it for the first time ever. Skinny: Gresham had a strong rookie showing for Cincinnati. Moreau ranked first by converting 70.6% of his catches into either a first down or a touchdown, and 35.3% of his catches were explosive plays that went for at least 15 yards, the third-best rate among tight ends in 2022.. Ravens were one of only four teams to receive less than A- for their strength staff. The NFC West holds some of the most intriguing teams in football. The Ravens move Andrews at the line of scrimmage to maximize his matchups, which he often dominates. Heap proved he can still stretch the field with an average of 15.0 yards per reception in 2010. Kolar is more of an in-line option that fits the Ravens system very well. Njoku has long been lauded for his athletic profile with the ball in his hands, but the Browns immediately pointed out his blocking acumen after signing him. After managing back-to-back seasons with 90+ catches and 1,100+ yards, Darren Waller was hit by the injury bug in 2021. Tight end is a difficult position to assess in the NFL. Look for a return to form this season from the Ravens defense, which should, again, help to increase the likelihood of more rush attempts from this team. Time is ticking on contract talks between the Ravens and Lamar Jackson. Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst can see exactly what the outside world sees looking in: tight end and safety are big roster needs in Green Bay this offseason. Thats likely because the Bucs were trying to reduce his wear and tear. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. All six picks should start the season as depth pieces, with first-rounder Hill the likeliest to make the most immediate impact in certain light packages on the back end. Much of Freiermuths production was short-yardage but the Steelers downfield passing attack was limited as a whole. PFNs list of the top tight ends in the NFL heading into the 2022 campaign is primarily highlighted by veterans. Most notably, the Browns were in 11-personnel only 45% of offensive snaps in 2021. 19) Logan Thomas, Washington Commanders If you like what you see on this site, we now have an ad-free option available for a donation of $25 per year, and you can enjoy the site entirely ad-free! Ben Roethlisberger's retirement makes this a transitional season in . Andrews, who hauled in a career-high 107 passes for 1,361 yards and nine touchdowns, really emerged into one of the top 5 tight ends in the entire NFL. Panthers head coach Frank Reich came away impressed after a meeting with free-agent quarterback Derek Carr on Tuesday, but he said the team is still evaluating both veteran and rookie QB options. Signed to a four-year extension last November, Goedert will be part of Philadelphias offensive attack for seasons to come. The youth at wide receiver persists heading into 2021, with Marquise Hollywood Brown off to Arizona, leaving second-year wide receiver Rashod Bateman as the de facto lead wideout, and a smattering of youth in Devin Duvernay, James Proche II, and Tylan Wallace left to fight over the WR2 and slot snaps. Hes been a real key to the Ravens success on the ground while in 12 personnel. Gutekunst specifically pointed to both positions when asked about his roster at the NFL Scouting Combine. Ertzs career-high target mark is 156, and while he probably wont even reach that figure again, he could be in for 130-140 looks in 2022. 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