2022 NFL Draft Prospects: Tight End

*Walt taking 2014 and 2018

Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell for updates. Led all NFL media in draft rumor accuracy in '15, '16, '17, '18, and '20 Led all NFL media in correct picks for the 2017 and 2019 NFL Drafts 2021 NFL MOCK DRAFT - WALT'S | CHARLIE'S ROUND: 1

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1. Previous Seasons

   • '21 - Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri
   • '21 - Kyle Pitts, Florida
   • '21 - Kyle Pitts, Florida
   • '21 - Kyle Pitts, Florida
   • '21 - Kyle Pitts, Florida
   • '21 - Kyle Pitts, Florida
   • '21 - Kyle Pitts, Florida
   • '21 - Kyle Pitts, Florida
   • '21 - Kyle Pitts, Florida
   • '21 - Kyle Pitts, Florida
   • '20 - Adam Trautman, Dayton
   • '19 - T.J. Hockenson, Iowa
   Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
   Height: 6-6. Weight: 239.
   Projected 40 Time: 4.68.
   Projected Round (2022): 1.
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   7/6/20: Pitts turned into play-maker in 2019, creating mismatches in the passing game. He is too fast for linebackers while being too big for safeties in coverage. For the NFL, Pitts could stand to improve his blocking, but he will get drafted for his receiving ability. In 2019, he hauled in 54 receptions for 649 yards and five touchdowns. Pitts could be improved in 2020 due to having gained experience and to developing more physically





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2. Previous Seasons

   • '21 - Brevin Jordan, Miami
   • '21 - Jalen Wydermyer, Texas A&M
   • '21 - Jalen Wydermyer, Texas A&M
   • '21 - Jalen Wydermyer, Texas A&M
   • '21 - Jalen Wydermyer, Texas A&M
   • '21 - Pat Freiermuth, Penn State
   • '21 - Pat Freiermuth, Penn State
   • '21 - Brevin Jordan, Miami
   • '21 - Brevin Jordan, Miami
   • '21 - Brevin Jordan, Miami
   • '20 - Cole Kmet, Notre Dame
   • '19 - Noah Fant, Iowa
   Jalen Wydermyer*, TE, Texas A&M
   Height: 6-5. Weight: 260.
   Projected 40 Time: 4.7.
   Projected Round (2022): 1-3.
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   7/6/20: Wydermyer created a buzz with scouts in 2019 from displaying a good skill with a ton of upside. The Aggies staff raved about Wydermyer to NFL evaluators coming through College Station. That season, he totaled 32 receptions for 447 yards and six touchdowns. Wydermyer has good size to him with speed and athleticism. He could have three-down starting potential for the NFL




3. Previous Seasons

   • '21 - Matt Bushman, BYU
   • '21 - Brevin Jordan, Miami
   • '21 - Brevin Jordan, Miami
   • '21 - Pat Freiermuth, Penn State
   • '21 - Pat Freiermuth, Penn State
   • '21 - Brevin Jordan, Miami
   • '21 - Brevin Jordan, Miami
   • '21 - Pat Freiermuth, Penn State
   • '21 - Pat Freiermuth, Penn State
   • '21 - Pat Freiermuth, Penn State
   • '20 - Thaddeus Moss, LSU
   • '19 - Irv Smith Jr., Alabama
   Brevin Jordan, TE, Miami
   Height: 6-4. Weight: 245.
   Projected 40 Time: 4.65.
   Projected Round (2022): 2-3.
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   7/6/20: After a strong freshman season, Jordan is helping to invigorate Miami as 'tight end U'. The Las Vegas, Nevada product had 32 receptions for 287 yards with four touchdowns in 2018. In 2019, the sophomore recorded 35 catches for 495 yards and two touchdowns. Jordan is capable of producing more, but Miami has been inconsistent at getting him the ball. Jordan is undersized, so getting stronger and working on his blocking will be important for the NFL




4. Previous Seasons

   • '21 - Grant Calcaterra, Oklahoma
   • '21 - Matt Bushman, BYU
   • '21 - Quintin Morris, Bowling Green
   • '21 - Brevin Jordan, Miami
   • '21 - Brevin Jordan, Miami
   • '21 - Quintin Morris, Bowling Green
   • '21 - Quintin Morris, Bowling Green
   • '21 - Charlie Kolar, Iowa State
   • '21 - Charlie Kolar, Iowa State
   • '21 - Hunter Long, Boston College
   • '20 - Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri
   • '19 - Jace Sternberger, Texas A&M
   Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State
   Height: 6-3. Weight: 245.
   Projected 40 Time: 4.7.
   Projected Round (2022): 2-4.
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   7/6/20: McBride was a receiving weapon for Colorado State in 2019, showing quality route-running and hands. For the NFL, he needs to improve his blocking and could stand to get stronger. However, McBride lacks length and could be limited as a blocker. He would likely fit best in the pros as a "F" movement - receiving - tight end





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5. Previous Seasons

   • '21 - Cheyenne O'Grady, Arkansas
   • '21 - Pat Freiermuth, Penn State
   • '21 - Trey McBride, Colorado State
   • '21 - Quintin Morris, Bowling Green
   • '21 - Quintin Morris, Bowling Green
   • '21 - Trey McBride, Colorado State
   • '21 - Trey McBride, Colorado State
   • '21 - Jake Ferguson, Wisconsin
   • '21 - Jake Ferguson, Wisconsin
   • '21 - Trey McKitty, Georgia
   • '20 - Jared Pinkney, Vanderbilt
   • '19 - Donald Parham, Stetson
   Jeremy Ruckert, TE, Ohio State
   Height: 6-5. Weight: 250.
   Projected 40 Time: 4.79.
   Projected Round (2022): 3-5.
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   7/6/20: Ruckert flashed some ability during his sophomore year and was a nice red-zone contributor for the Buckeyes. With Ohio State losing multiple receivers to the NFL, Ruckert's receiving production could grow in 2020. The junior has the size to be a blocker as well, so the potential is there for Ruckert to become a prospect who is seen as possibly becoming a three-down starter at the next level




6. Previous Seasons

   • '21 - Rashod Berry, Ohio State
   • '21 - Major Tennison, Alabama
   • '21 - Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State
   • '21 - Trey McBride, Colorado State
   • '21 - Trey McBride, Colorado State
   • '21 - Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State
   • '21 - Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State
   • '21 - Matt Bushman, BYU
   • '21 - Matt Bushman, BYU
   • '21 - Matt Bushman, BYU
   • '20 - Hunter Bryant, Washington
   • '19 - Kahale Warring, San Diego State
   Baylor Cupp*, TE, Texas A&M
   Height: 6-6. Weight: 245.
   Projected 40 Time: 4.77.
   Projected Round (2022): 3-5.
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7. Previous Seasons

   • '21 - Kemari Averett, Louisville
   • '21 - Kemari Averett, Louisville
   • '21 - Trae Barry, Jacksonville State
   • '21 - Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State
   • '21 - Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State
   • '21 - Trae Barry, Jacksonville State
   • '21 - Trae Barry, Jacksonville State
   • '21 - Trey McBride, Colorado State
   • '21 - Hunter Long, Boston College
   • '21 - Quintin Morris, Bowling Green
   • '20 - Colby Parkinson, Stanford
   • '19 - Caleb Wilson, UCLA
   Zach Davidson, TE, Central Missouri
   Height: 6-7. Weight: 245.
   Projected 40 Time: 4.79.
   Projected Round (2022): 3-5.
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8. Previous Seasons

   • '21 - Luke Farrell, Ohio State
   • '21 - Grant Calcaterra, Oklahoma
   • '21 - Zach Davidson, Central Missouri
   • '21 - Trae Barry, Jacksonville State
   • '21 - Trae Barry, Jacksonville State
   • '21 - Zach Davidson, Central Missouri
   • '21 - Zach Davidson, Central Missouri
   • '21 - Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State
   • '21 - Trey McBride, Colorado State
   • '21 - Kylen Granson, SMU
   • '20 - Stephen Sullivan, LSU
   • '19 - Josh Oliver, San Jose State
   Jake Ferguson, TE, Wisconsin
   Height: 6-5. Weight: 246.
   Projected 40 Time: 4.79.
   Projected Round (2022): 3-5.
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9. Previous Seasons

   • '21 - Bryce Wolma, Arizona
   • '21 - Rashod Berry, Ohio State
   • '21 - Jake Ferguson, Wisconsin
   • '21 - Zach Davidson, Central Missouri
   • '21 - Zach Davidson, Central Missouri
   • '21 - Jake Ferguson, Wisconsin
   • '21 - Jake Ferguson, Wisconsin
   • '21 - Trae Barry, Jacksonville State
   • '21 - Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State
   • '21 - Tony Poljan, Virginia
   • '20 - Dalton Keene, Virginia Tech
   • '19 - Alize Mack, Notre Dame
   Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State
   Height: 6-5. Weight: 256.
   Projected 40 Time: 4.72.
   Projected Round (2022): 3-5.
   View Ranking History
   





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10. Previous Seasons

    • '21 - Luke Farrell, Ohio State
    • '21 - Matt Bushman, BYU
    • '21 - Jake Ferguson, Wisconsin
    • '21 - Jake Ferguson, Wisconsin
    • '21 - Matt Bushman, BYU
    • '21 - Matt Bushman, BYU
    • '21 - Quintin Morris, Bowling Green
    • '21 - Quintin Morris, Bowling Green
    • '21 - Trae Barry, Jacksonville State
    • '20 - Harrison Bryant, Florida Atlantic
    • '19 - Dax Raymond, Utah State
    Charlie Kolar, TE, Iowa State
    Height: 6-6. Weight: 252.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.77.
    Projected Round (2022): 3-5.
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11. Previous Seasons

    • '21 - Bryce Wolma, Arizona
    • '21 - Pat Freiermuth, Penn State
    • '21 - Matt Bushman, BYU
    • '21 - Matt Bushman, BYU
    • '21 - Charlie Kolar, Iowa State
    • '21 - Charlie Kolar, Iowa State
    • '21 - Tony Poljan, Virginia
    • '21 - Kylen Granson, SMU
    • '21 - Nick Eubanks, Michigan
    • '20 - Brycen Hopkins, Purdue
    • '19 - Kaden Smith, Stanford
    Tony Poljan, TE, Central Michigan
    Height: 6-7. Weight: 258.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.8.
    Projected Round (2022): 4-6.
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12. Previous Seasons

    • '21 - Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State
    • '21 - Charlie Kolar, Iowa State
    • '21 - Charlie Kolar, Iowa State
    • '21 - Tony Poljan, Virginia
    • '21 - Tony Poljan, Virginia
    • '21 - John Bates, Boise State
    • '21 - Trey McKitty, Georgia
    • '21 - Zaire Mitchell, Notre Dame (OH)
    • '20 - Sean McKeon, Michigan
    • '19 - Dawson Knox, Ole Miss
    Cade Otton, TE, Washington
    Height: 6-5. Weight: 246.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.79.
    Projected Round (2022): 4-6.
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13. Previous Seasons

    • '21 - Charlie Kolar, Iowa State
    • '21 - Tony Poljan, Virginia
    • '21 - Tony Poljan, Virginia
    • '21 - John Bates, Boise State
    • '21 - John Bates, Boise State
    • '21 - Cade Otton, Washington
    • '21 - Tony Poljan, Virginia
    • '21 - Josh Pederson, Louisiana-Monroe
    • '20 - Josiah Deguara, Cincinnati
    • '19 - Zach Gentry, Michigan
    Peyton Hendershot, TE, Indiana
    Height: 6-4. Weight: 255.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.8.
    Projected Round (2022): 5-7.
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