Let’s talk about Tight Ends.
Tight Ends on the roster for 2022
Ryan Izzo
Tommy Huson
Briley Moore
Austin Fort
Free Agents
Mycole Pruitt
Anthony Firkser
Geoff Swaim
After a shockingly underwhelming performance from our TE group in 2021, a complete overhaul of the position seems in order. My guess is that one of these guys MIGHT be brought back, likely Swaim or Firkser, but we should have at least two new additions by training camp. This looks like a good year to be looking for TE help too, with plenty of options in both free agency and the draft.
Free Agent TE’s
CJ Uzomah
Maxx Williams
Zach Ertz
Robert Tonyan Jr.
OJ Howard
Mo Alie-Cox
Hayden Hurst
Evan Engram
David Njoku
Mike Gesiki
Dalton Shultz
Tyler Croft
Jimmy Graham
Eric Ebron
That is A LOT of talent available in free agency, with a bunch of guys with different skills and experience. Young players like Hayden Hurst, OJ Howard and David Njoku have yet to reach their draft status potential and could thrive in new environments. Older vets like Ertz, Graham or Ebron could add a veteran presence to the position group if needed. Gesicki, Schultz and Uzomah are coming off big time years.
Top TE draft prospects who likely go in Round 1-4
Jalen Wydermyer
Isaiah Likely
Tre Mcbride
Charlie Kolar
Cade Otton
Jeremy Ruckert
Jake Ferguson
Chigoziem Okonkwo
Cole Turner
There is so much quality depth in the TE prospects this year, it’s as though JRob planned for a TE rebuild this year all along. The sweet spot feels like the 3rd and 4th round where at least half of these guys should still be available. While Wydermyer, Likely and McBride will likely be gone, any of the other 6 on the above list offer solid builds and big upsides. Jake Ferguson stood out at the Senior Bowl so JRob probably is crushing on him.
I’ll get the conversation going.
The depth in FA and the draft this year is outstanding. Tonyan, Schultz and Gesicki are going to be out of our price range at $10+ mil/yr., but I would love to take a flier on one or two of the younger guys who haven’t lived up to their draft position (Hurst, Howard or Njoku) and see how they grow in our locker room. OJ Howard is the most intriguing with his athletic ability and likely low price tag in the $3 mil/yr for a prove it short term deal. Njoku could be had for $6 mil/yr too. A trio of Njoku, Howard and Jake Ferguson would give us a whooooole lot to play with. Thoughts?
Tight Ends on the roster for 2022
Ryan Izzo
Tommy Huson
Briley Moore
Austin Fort
Free Agents
Mycole Pruitt
Anthony Firkser
Geoff Swaim
After a shockingly underwhelming performance from our TE group in 2021, a complete overhaul of the position seems in order. My guess is that one of these guys MIGHT be brought back, likely Swaim or Firkser, but we should have at least two new additions by training camp. This looks like a good year to be looking for TE help too, with plenty of options in both free agency and the draft.
Free Agent TE’s
CJ Uzomah
Maxx Williams
Zach Ertz
Robert Tonyan Jr.
OJ Howard
Mo Alie-Cox
Hayden Hurst
Evan Engram
David Njoku
Mike Gesiki
Dalton Shultz
Tyler Croft
Jimmy Graham
Eric Ebron
That is A LOT of talent available in free agency, with a bunch of guys with different skills and experience. Young players like Hayden Hurst, OJ Howard and David Njoku have yet to reach their draft status potential and could thrive in new environments. Older vets like Ertz, Graham or Ebron could add a veteran presence to the position group if needed. Gesicki, Schultz and Uzomah are coming off big time years.
Top TE draft prospects who likely go in Round 1-4
Jalen Wydermyer
Isaiah Likely
Tre Mcbride
Charlie Kolar
Cade Otton
Jeremy Ruckert
Jake Ferguson
Chigoziem Okonkwo
Cole Turner
There is so much quality depth in the TE prospects this year, it’s as though JRob planned for a TE rebuild this year all along. The sweet spot feels like the 3rd and 4th round where at least half of these guys should still be available. While Wydermyer, Likely and McBride will likely be gone, any of the other 6 on the above list offer solid builds and big upsides. Jake Ferguson stood out at the Senior Bowl so JRob probably is crushing on him.
I’ll get the conversation going.
The depth in FA and the draft this year is outstanding. Tonyan, Schultz and Gesicki are going to be out of our price range at $10+ mil/yr., but I would love to take a flier on one or two of the younger guys who haven’t lived up to their draft position (Hurst, Howard or Njoku) and see how they grow in our locker room. OJ Howard is the most intriguing with his athletic ability and likely low price tag in the $3 mil/yr for a prove it short term deal. Njoku could be had for $6 mil/yr too. A trio of Njoku, Howard and Jake Ferguson would give us a whooooole lot to play with. Thoughts?