You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! His alignment versatility (62% of his snaps were in the slot or out wide) and ability to find open space should lead to plenty of opportunities. Yes, he ran more routes and played more snaps, but the magnitude of that delta is absurd. How would you rank the AFC North starting tight ends? Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs picks off trick-play pass thrown by brother Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs at Pro Bowl Games. Patrick Ricard is included as well as a fullback/tight end hybrid. AFC NORTH Baltimore Ravens Biggest additions/signings: Marcus Williams, S; Michael Pierce, DT; Morgan Moses, OT Biggest losses: Alejandro Villanueva, OT; Bradley Bozeman, C; Justin Houston,. 1 by next year. 15) Noah Fant, Seattle Seahawks Led by second-year starter Joe Burrow, the Bengals made it all the way back to the Super Bowl and were a few plays away from capturing their first win, but ultimately fell to the . Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith and Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson connect to go the length of the field for a big-time NFC Pro Bowl Team touchdown. 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. Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs takes a photographer's camera after a long-distance fourth-down touchdown catch. That entire paragraph is to say the dude might be being drafted far past ceiling in season-long formats and might be over-owned come DFS time. 29) Austin Hooper, Tennessee Titans Behind Freiermuth, Zach Gentry really emerged into his own as a No. 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. Tight End - After being traded from the Ravens to the Falcons then replaced with Kyle Pitts, Hayden Hurst is starting to look more and more like an NFL journeyman. We all know the numbers: 60 catches, 497 yards, seven touchdowns. 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). At tight end, only Josiah Deguara is under contract from last years 53-man roster. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke publicly for the first time since completing his darkness retreat. Sample has yet to really establish himself as a consistent producer for Cincinnati. Wide receiver George Pickens came off the board next at pick 52 in the second round, followed by defensive end DeMarvin Leal in the third (84th overall), wide receiver Calvin Austin III in the fourth (138th overall), tight end/fullback hybrid Connor Heyward in the sixth (208th overall), linebacker Mark Robinson in the seventh (225th overall), and quarterback Chris Oladokun in the seventh (241st overall). Losing Uzomah to the Jets will really hurt this position group overall in Cincinnati. Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams laterals to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill for eye-catching TD for AFC. He proved himself as a red zone threat with seven touchdowns. Really, the only other major addition through free agency came with the signing of tight end Hayden Hurst, who should split duties with 2019 second-round pick Drew Sample. Uzomah . John Harbaugh returns for his 14 th season as head honcho of these Ravens, while Greg Roman returns for his third season calling plays offensively. He was a tough, durable leader on the Bengals young offense, one that consistently made plays for the Bengals under quarterback Joe Burrow. On three occasions, teams have made it to at least the divisional round. Behind him is rising third-year player Harrison Bryant. Revealing AFC, NFC contestants for Precision Passing challenge at Pro Bowl Games 2023. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. The Steelers have major uncertainty at quarterback for the first time in 18 years. The final metric that caught my eye from this offense from 2021 was the relatively low delta in run-pass rates when trailing versus when playing with a lead. In 2021, he finished 1st at the position in Defense-adjusted Yards Above Replacement (DYAR), which gives the value of the performance on plays where the tight end caught the ball, compared to a replacement-level TE in the same game situations and then translated into yardage (Football Outsiders). That remains to be seen. 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. Its difficult to get overly excited about the remaining skill position players with either Trubisky or a rookie (and debatably over-drafted) quarterback responsible for running this offense. First-year Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has suggested Gesicki will be used more as a blocker in 2022. The NFC North is quite barren at tight end, but one team easily tops the charts. Will they re-sign Moreau, making him one of the highest-paid tight ends in the league despite being a backup? Kittles lack of size and production at Iowa forced him to fall to the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, but hes capitalized on his elite athletic testing at the pro level. Will the Packers use free agency or the draft or both to address the two positions? Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry's short TD puts AFC ahead before halftime in second flag football contest. 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 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. Brown, who is sure to soak up looks for Jalen Hurts. The Ravens target the tight end position the most in the league at 29 percent. He may not be the most explosive player at the position (4.6 career yards after the catch per reception and 10 missed tackles forced), but he is a reliable pass-catcher with just three career drops on 183 targets. While the stars of the position are typically elite . His target count the year prior was just 89. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Courtesy of the @WreckThisLeague). 2022 NFL Draft Picks. 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. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley, tight end Mark Andrews team up for second TD connection for AFC in flag football game. It appears likely Emerson will find his way into the starting lineup this season after the team traded slot corner Troy Hill. An ankle injury cost him Week 7, while a strained IT band sidelined him for five games near the end of the season. The list of the top tight ends in the NFL in 2022 contains a few future Hall of Famers and many TEs on the ascent. At 6-foot-7, he could be valuable as a possession receiver, but likely lacks the athleticism to be the . Last year, I expected Dobbins to take a firm lead in the backfield before getting injured, and I expect the same this year. 2 tight end. 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. 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. What separates Njoku from the rest of the pack is his blocking prowess. 2 TE role well. worth roughly $7.5 million more than the TE tag. Skinny: On Tuesday I made the case that Miller deserves to be in the top 10, but he finished at No. Temporibus autem quibusdam et aut officiis debitis aut rerum necessitatibus saepe eveniet. February 27, 2023. in Uncategorized. The front office trio of Kevin Stefanski (head coach), Alex Van Pelt (offensive coordinator), and Joe Woods (defensive coordinator) return for their third year together in Cleveland. Here is how we rank the AFC North's tight ends: Stats: 42 receptions, 512 yards, two touchdowns. That's what happens when he produced one of the best rookie seasons we've ever seen from a tight end. Consider him a weekly upside receiver at cost. . Given that TE is such a challenging position to adapt to in the NFL and the fact that multiple future Hall of Famers are still playing in the league younger tight ends were hard-pressed to find a place in our rankings. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. And if the Eagles continue to run the ball at the highest rate in the NFL, Goedert could be relegated to a blocking role. (Photo: Eric Hartline- USA TODAY Sports). The parity should continue into the 2022-23 campaign. Despite catching passes from three different quarterbacks, Andrews reeled in 107 receptions for 1,361 receiving yards and nine scores. However, our focus here specifically relates to thestarting tight endsin the division. 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. Last season, the Baltimore Ravens ascended to the top spot in my Ranking The Rooms: AFC North TEs piece, in large part due to the star power of Andrews, and the impressive depth featuring names like Nick Boyle and Tony Poljan. Deguara has been nothing more than a role player in the run game, Tonyan averaged 8.9 yards per catch in 2022, Lewis turns 39 in May and Davis wasnt impactful on offense last season. He had 571 receiving yards with six scores in 2020 but his production was slashed in half last season after the Atlanta Falcons drafted Kyle Pitts. One of the most difficult decisions the Raiders will need to make this offseason is what to do with tight end Foster Moreau. 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. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Bryant, a former fourth-round pick, has 471 receiving yards and six touchdowns in two seasons. Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis delivers a pregame hype speech ahead of the 2023 Pro Bowl Games. 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). His career production is up there with Gonzalez, Antonio Gates, Jason Witten, and other legends at the position. Well, for one, the Ravens attempted 35.9 passes per game in 2021 after averaging just 25.9 in 2020. 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). At this stage of the offseason, it does feel unlikely that the Raiders will be able to retain him for the 2023 season. 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. 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 NFC West holds some of the most intriguing teams in football. Look for something along the lines of a 65/35 split between him and Edwards, with additional rush attempts from Lamar Jackson thrown in as well. A historically great blocker for the tight end position, Gronkowski was only asked to block on 36.6% of his snaps, one of the lowest TE rates in the league. The average is just over the $14 million per. 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. 26)Cameron Brate, Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Browns have a very nice on-paper roster, but we cant help but feel like the self-induced off-field distractions brought on through the trade for Deshaun Watson and subsequent quarterback outbursts will have some sort of lingering effects this season. The NFL announced Wednesday the complete rosters for the 2022 Pro Bowl, and in a season defined by parity across the standings, it should be no surprise to see such balance reflected in the all-star teams. But the division has a solid group at the position with no weak links. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The Lions bring back Pro Bowler T.J. Hockenson, who should be healthy and ready to roll once again. Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem? 17) C.J. The Bengals Hayden Hurst signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract this offseason in hopes that he can replace and replicate the production of the now New York Jet, C.J. I expect Njoku to have plenty of opportunities to showcase his talents in 2022, whether it be lining up inline or on the outside. Time is ticking on contract talks between the Ravens and Lamar Jackson. His most efficient season came in 2019 with the Ravens where he recorded a career-high receiving grade of 77.3, as well as career marks in aDOT (9.8), passer rating when targeted (127.3), and yards per route run (1.65). Top NFL tight ends in 2022 1) Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs The epitome of consistency, Travis Kelce has been a first or second-team All-Pro in each of the past six seasons. With the 2022 NFL Draft and most of free agency in the rearview, Gregg Rosenthal will project starting lineups for all 32 teams because that's his idea of fun. 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. The Ravens started their draft by addressing a pass defense that ranked just 25th in 2021 (which, as well see shortly, had a lot to do with injuries more than anything else), selecting safety Kyle Hamilton with the 14th pick of the first round. Signed to a four-year extension last November, Goedert will be part of Philadelphias offensive attack for seasons to come. 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. They replaced him with a familiar AFC North face in Hayden Hurst. At safety, Adrian Amos, Rudy Ford and Dallin Leavitt are free agents. The Ravens drafted two tight ends (Ed Dickson and Dennis Pitta) last year to eventually replace Heap once he slows down. Mark Andrews is part of the new "move tight end" evolution that has slowly become more en vogue. Check out the AFC South. He has also posted respectable run-blocking grades in excess of 60.0 on four of five career seasons. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Even after the Cowboys drafted Dalton Schultz in the fourth round of the 2018 draft, it didnt look like he was set up to be Dallas tight end of the future. 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. Freiermuth was targeted at the highest clip (61.0 percent) and accumulated his most yardage (345) on throws from 0-9 yards downfield. Additionally, if you'd like to donate above and beyond the ad-free option, you can donate via PayPal as well. On the other side of the ball, the Browns chose to make Njoku the fifth-highest paid tight end in the league from a yearly perspective. Safeties are the communication center of the secondary and must wear many hats in coverage. Specific to 2021, he excelled via zone-blocking with a 77.6 grade that was good for 6th overall. Right now, we only have a couple of tight ends coming back from last year. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Depth: Harrison Bryant, Miller Forristall, Marcus Santos-Silvia. Gronkowski is still on the free agent market, but theres little to no chance he signs with any team other than the Buccaneers. 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. 28) Jared Cook, Free Agent After sitting in third last summer, the Steelers move up into the No. The majority of the snaps in his scheme come from nickel or light, which primarily translates to Cover-1 and Cover-3 zone coverage principles. As a rookie, Pat Freiermuth started nine games for the Steelers. Ravens rookie class gets Top 5 grade after Year 1, Situation Normal: Eric DeCosta provides no new information regarding contract negotiations with Lamar Jackson, Its ongoing and optimism for Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta, Ravens News 3/1: Combine Preview and more. Nose tackle D.J. Cleveland underwent some significant change at the tight end position this offseason, cutting former starting tight end Austin Hooper in a cap casualty move, before then turning around and handing a massive extension to Njoku, whom the Browns placed the franchise tag on after the 2021 season. CLEVELAND, Ohio The AFC North is a perpetual battleground with four rosters that have talent abound, the strengths of which can (and do) vary from position to position. That increased pass volume, paired with a young wide receiver group, led to tight end Mark Andrews finishing as the fantasy TE1 on an absurd for the Ravens 154 targets. All four teams will continue to compete for the AFC North title, and their rosters have only gotten better from the draft. 27) Robert Tonyan, Green Bay Packers John Harbaugh returns for his 14th season as head honcho of these Ravens, while Greg Roman returns for his third season calling plays offensively. 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. All four teams (the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers) have general managers, front offices, and personnel departments that have proven more than capable of evaluating, acquiring, and retaining talent in recent years. We are about two weeks from the NFL's new league year. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. Although he does not have a decision yet, he recognizes the benefit of giving the team an answer in the near future. 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. Hes quickly become the top target in Baltimore. Revealing AFC, NFC rosters for Epic Dodgeball event at Pro Bowl Games in 2023. 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. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Goff's tight-window toss to Hockenson wows McAfee on Pro Bowl Games broadcast. With Tyreek Hill gone, Kelce will become an even more critical asset for the Chiefs. follow. Depth: Tight End, Safety. Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta updated reporters on Wednesday on where things stand with the star QB. Hes at the stage of his career where he mostly hauls in the ball and goes down. None of these teams ever looked even a little bit dangerous in the big picture of the NFC, and the future . PFNs list of the top tight ends in the NFL heading into the 2022 campaign is primarily highlighted by veterans. 18) David Njoku, Cleveland Browns Green Bay Packers safety Jaire Alexander leaps for an interception against Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and returns it to the end zone in the Pro Bowl Games. 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. Freiermuth was targeted at the highest clip (61.0 percent) and accumulated his most yardage (345) on throws from 0-9 yards downfield. 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. The real question is how long Kelce can keep this up. All contract information, as applicable, was sourced from Over the Cap.. Defensive backs work out on Friday, while tight ends test on Saturday. The Bengals did not re-sign veteran C.J. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Brian Gutekunst on Aaron Rodgers: 'All options are on the table right now', Packers GM: Jordan Love is 'ready to be an NFL starting quarterback', Packers restructure contract of DL Kenny Clark, create $11M of salary cap space, Aaron Rodgers on future: 'I'll make a decision soon enough', Packers rank 6th overall in NFLPA's new team report cards, Packers QB Jordan Love ups comfort, confidence and intensity in Year 3, Tracking Packers' moves to get under the salary cap before 2023 league year, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst points to tight end and safety as obvious roster needs, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. New Raiders head coach and offensive play-caller Josh McDaniels certainly knows how to get the tight end involved after spending years with Rob Gronkowski in New England. 31) Harrison Bryant, Cleveland Browns The Cleveland Browns continue to shell out big bucks, as they have given tight end David Njoku a four-year, $56.75 million extension, per his agent. Additionally, he generated the 6th-highest explosive play rate (13 percent), while the Ravens' air attack in total finished with an eight percent explosive pass rate that was good for 15th. 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. University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, one of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft, is the subject of arrest warrants in Athens, Georgia, on reckless driving and racing charges as a result of an ongoing investigation into a fatal car crash on Jan. 15, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said on Wednesday. Expect Moreau to receive a ton of interest in free agency given his athleticism and receiving upside. Interested in following the two positions at the NFL Scouting Combine? In 2021, he ranked 10th among qualifiers at the position in pass-blocking grade (72.4), having allowed one quarterback sack on 50 allowed pressure opportunities. You'll now receive the top Packers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. The AFC North has been one of the most unpredictable divisions in football over the past few years. We use ads to fund this site and continue to bring you premium Steelers content. Depth: Drew Sample, Mitchell Wilcox, Thaddeus Moss. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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). The 6-foot-8 Zach Gentry is now the primary backup, and the Steelers also drafted Connor Heyward, younger brother of defensive tackle Cam Heyward. However, six of those. He responded by putting up 56 catches for a career-high 830 yards and four touchdowns on a 79% snap rate. In a recent article by William Moy of Pro Football Focus, he ranked the top 15. The 2022 NFL Draft is officially over, and over 250 prospects now have new teams. 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