Additionally, if you'd like to donate above and beyond the ad-free option, you can donate via PayPal as well. 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. The next big story out of Pittsburgh has been the hand size of their first-round quarterback, telling you all you need to know about the classic Pittsburgh mentality of going about their business. All contract information, as applicable, was sourced from Over the Cap.. 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. 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. 28) Jared Cook, Free Agent At tight end, only Josiah Deguara is under contract from last years 53-man roster. 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 49ers won the division last year led primarily by rookie quarterback Brock Purdy, who was the last pick in the NFL Draft. It doesn't get brought up very often in the list of Detroit Lions needs this offseason, but tight end definitely merits inclusion. We are about two weeks from the NFL's new league year. Tight end Charlie Kolar (fourth round) is a reliable pass-catcher with minimal YAC ability. 2022 NFL Draft Picks. Wilcox is the veteran of the group, which could push Moss to the practice squad once again, though Moss had great production with Burrow in college at LSU. 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. 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). 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. 25) Tyler Conklin, New York Jets NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Patrick Ricard is included as well as a fullback/tight end hybrid. Injuries and starting quarterback Ben Roethlisbergers four-game suspension hurt his numbers. Elite tight ends can often maintain top-end production into their mid-to-late 30s. Brown, who is sure to soak up looks for Jalen Hurts. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. In total, 500+ rush attempts from this team would not surprise me in the slightest when all is said and done, leaving a solid 12-15 weekly rush attempts and hefty goal-line role to Dobbins. Which internal free agents should the Packers want back this offseason? 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. The Steelers had somewhat of a down year defensively last season, allowing the 22nd most points per game at 24.4. 19) Logan Thomas, Washington Commanders The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Veteran Josh Oliver also returns as a big move tight end for the Ravens, though his roster spot is in serious jeopardy. 2 in Cleveland, though it remains a run-heavy system overall. 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. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb makes a toe-tapping touchdown catch on a deep dime from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith's for the NFC Pro Bowl Team. 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. Tight end is a position in the NFL that takes a lot of time to learn and thus, players usually dont start performing at a high level until the age of 26 or 27. After sitting in third last summer, the Steelers move up into the No. It seems crazy to think he could surpass his 2021 stats, but given the state of Baltimores WR depth chart, Andrews could receive even more targets next season. 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. 27) Robert Tonyan, Green Bay Packers Michael Mayer - Notre Dame Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer (87) celebrates a. Though some big names like Austin Hooper, CJ Uzomah and Eric Ebron have departed, star-caliber players in Mark Andrews, Pat Freiermuth and David Njoku remain. All Rights Reserved. March 13, 2022 8:39 am MT. 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 No. Schultz has capitalized with 141 receptions, 1,423 yards, and 12 touchdowns over the past two years. 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. Unfortunately, Jarwin tore his ACL in the 2020 season opener, opening the door for Schultz to take over the starting role. What separates Njoku from the rest of the pack is his blocking prowess. Odds & lines subject to change. "To move up," Ballard said, "there's got to be a guy worthy of it.". 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. 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. 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. To me, his recent remarks sound all great and fine until the Steelers need to win games for him to keep his job. Former quarterback Eli Manning rocks new Death Row chain in an interview with Snoop Dogg and Peyton Manning. 31) Harrison Bryant, Cleveland Browns Stats: 52 receptions, 471 yards, four touchdowns. 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. 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 average is just over the $14 million per. However, once Atlanta finds their long-term solution under center, the sky will be the limit for Pitts. 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. Right now, we only have a couple of tight ends coming back from last year. Revealing AFC, NFC rosters for Epic Dodgeball event at Pro Bowl Games in 2023. Gutekunst specifically pointed to both positions when asked about his roster at the NFL Scouting Combine. They made their second pick in the first round as well, selecting center Tyler Lindbaum with the 25th pick. The parity should continue into the 2022-23 campaign. The Ravens were bitten hard by the injury bug last season, seemingly at every valuable position on the field outside of tight end. 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.. But when given a chance, Goedert is an outstanding pass-catching weapon. This week ESPN.com ranked the NFL's best tight ends, and no one in the AFC North made the cut. by Carlos Nazario. The team brought back Gus Edwards and maintains cheap control over third-year running back J.K. Dobbins to head a backfield that should see 350+ combined rush attempts. On three occasions, teams have made it to at least the divisional round. Demetrius Harris is a solid No. (Photo: Eric Hartline- USA TODAY Sports). 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. Kelce turns 33 in October, so he should have a few excellent years left. . 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. 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. 1-20, 2-52, 3-84, 4-138, 7-225, 7-241. The best defensive player in the AFC resides in Pittsburgh, as T.J. Watt had 22.5 sacks in 2021. 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. He should see an increase in numbers as the No. 14) Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers 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. Pro Football Network, LLC. 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. Thats likely because the Bucs were trying to reduce his wear and tear. The epitome of consistency, Travis Kelce has been a first or second-team All-Pro in each of the past six seasons. If Miami is going to be as run-heavy as McDaniels 49ers were last season, Gesicki will have to get better as a blocker. All major signings should immediately contribute as starters. Well see how he handles the true No. 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. 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. Specific to 2021, he excelled via zone-blocking with a 77.6 grade that was good for 6th overall. 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. The Lions bring back Pro Bowler T.J. Hockenson, who should be healthy and ready to roll once again. The Ravens move Andrews at the line of scrimmage to maximize his matchups, which he often dominates. If anything, expect those values to see a slight uptick considering the improvements to the offensive line. At this point, your guess is as good as mine, but the rumblings around the industry seem to think Hunt could be on his way out. 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. Tuesday, February 28, 2023. One year after being my biggest tight end fade, Kyle Pitts is now one of the best fantasy football tight end targets in 2022. He lined up inline on just 7% of his plays, the lowest rate of any tight end in the NFL. The Ravens added significant pieces to the roster in the 2022 NFL Draft as well, giving star quarterback Lamar Jackson serious firepower to work with at the position. 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. When it comes to the AFC North and the depth at certain positions, quietly the tight end position remains rather deep overall. The 49ers tight end is one of the best run-blocking tight ends in the NFL. Signed to a four-year extension last November, Goedert will be part of Philadelphias offensive attack for seasons to come. Here is how we rank the AFC North's tight ends: Stats: 42 receptions, 512 yards, two touchdowns. Bryant had a quiet second season though his numbers were very similar to the numbers he put up as a rookie in 2020. This, coupled with the fact that the team has not significantly addressed the wide receiver position, should provide plenty of opportunities in 2022 for Andrews. Ravens were one of only four teams to receive less than A- for their strength staff. Most notably, Taylor calls plays on the offensive side, and Anarumos defense has continued to over-perform based on the talent and experience of the players available to him. Goedert has never received more than 87 targets in a single season. Expect Amari Cooper to act as the lone near every-down wide receiver, with Donovan Peoples-Jones and Anthony Schwartz likely rotating through the opposite perimeter spot and rookie David Bell likely left to handle slot duties. 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). Goff's tight-window toss to Hockenson wows McAfee on Pro Bowl Games broadcast. 30) Irv Smith Jr., Minnesota Vikings It will be interesting to see how the Browns start the season as the ongoing Watson saga plays out, and it will also be interesting to see how the league handles his case. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Miller had the most receptions (42) last season at the position without a drop. In a recent article by William Moy of Pro Football Focus, he ranked the top 15. Of course, following the Raiders acquisition of Davante Adams, Waller may not be the target hog he once was. Drop a comment below and lets see where we agree and differ. 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. 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. 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. You can call me a homer for ranking David Njoku at this spot, but I truly believe he is worthy of the position. Chase Claypool has the athletic profile and draft pedigree to take a massive leap entering his third year, but the quarterback carousel likely puts a small damper on fantasy expectations. Bryant, a former fourth-round pick, has 471 receiving yards and six touchdowns in two seasons. First-year Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has suggested Gesicki will be used more as a blocker in 2022. 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. Hes probably the most complete tight end in the NFL, and his highs are extremely high, as evidenced by his 88-1,377-5 effort in 2018. Two of their top four receivers by yardage were. That being the case, look for teams to once again turn to the air at an increased rate against the heavy zone principles of this team. 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. The Browns ranked sixth in the league in situation-neutral rush rate in 2021 at 46%, just behind the Colts, 49ers, Titans, Saints, and Eagles. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. 18) David Njoku, Cleveland Browns 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. The Seahawks took second place, led by veteran Geno Smith, who many wrote off as a career backup or bridge QB after the . 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. 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. 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. Its actually a little surprising Gesicki didnt contest his franchise tag designation as a tight end, especially given that the wide receiver tender was worth roughly $7.5 million more than the TE tag. 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. Hurst had a down year in 2021 in just 13 games with the Atlanta Falcons, hauling in 26 passes for 221 yards and three touchdowns one year after hauling in more than 50 passes and six touchdowns in a career resurgence. Behind Hurst, the Bengals will feature Drew Sample, Thaddeus Moss, Nick Ewbanks, Mitchell Wilcox, Justin Rigg, and Scotty Washington. *Note that all statistics were sourced from Sports Info Solutions, rbsdm.com, and Pro Football Focus (PFF), unless otherwise noted. While Kelce aligns in-line enough. Ertz isnt going to break many tackles or offer much after the catch. 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. Gronk isnt just one of the best tight ends in the NFL heading into the 2022 season hes one of the greatest TEs of all time. Published 6/13/2022. 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. However, our focus here specifically relates to thestarting tight endsin the division. In 2021, the tight end finished with the following advanced statistics and rankings: He also proved adept after the catch, finishing 2nd among all tight ends in yards after the catch per reception (7.2) and 8th in average yards after the catch above expectation (1.1, Next Gen Stats). PFNs list of the top tight ends in the NFL heading into the 2022 campaign is primarily highlighted by veterans. 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 . April 6, 2022 12:34 pm ET. He averaged just 9.1 yards per reception in 2010. 11) Hunter Henry, New England Patriots Lets see how the full list of the top 32 tight ends in the NFL shakes out. Freiermuth was targeted at the highest clip (61.0 percent) and accumulated his most yardage (345) on throws from 0-9 yards downfield. In 2021, he ranked first among tight ends in yards per route run and yards after the catch per reception (min. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke publicly for the first time since completing his darkness retreat. Injury concerns are Kittles main issue, and hes missed 13 games over the past three seasons. 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. 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. He made some spectacular catches as a sure-handed weapon, though he did have some game-changing mistakes as well. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs picks off trick-play pass thrown by brother Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs at Pro Bowl Games. They finished the season ranked 17th in yards allowed per pass attempt and 20th in completion rate allowed but faced the third-most pass attempts per game against at 37.3, a clear indicator of how teams chose to attack the heavy zone concepts. On Monday, five Pro Bowl players were revealed, including Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, who set an NFL record with his 15th Pro Bowl selection. Uzomah this offseason, who played an important role during their postseason run last season. Skinny: Watson was Cleveland's best receiving threat last year, as the team's receivers continue to struggle. Gambling problem? These are the 2022 draft grades for the AFC North. Kelce gets the deference at No. Last year, I expected Dobbins to take a firm lead in the backfield before getting injured, and I expect the same this year. Kansas City's Travis Kelce, San Francisco's George Kittle, Baltimore's Mark . From a season-long perspective, I am treating the situation as if Hunt stays until we know more, but there is a case to be made for late shots on Johnson where it makes sense. I also expect Diontae Johnson to continue to be featured as the primary pass-catcher in Matt Canadas offense. The Kansas City Chiefs (six), Los Angeles Chargers (six), Baltimore Ravens (five), Cleveland Browns (five), Dallas Cowboys (five), San Francisco 49ers (five) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (five) were the other teams to have at least five Pro Bowlers. He was a tough, durable leader on the Bengals young offense, one that consistently made plays for the Bengals under quarterback Joe Burrow. 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. However, six of those. 29) Austin Hooper, Tennessee Titans The Ravens traded Marquise Brown to the Cardinals during the draft, and they havent added any additional receivers. Steelers work to keep playoff hopes, Mike Tomlin's streak alive. Tony Gonzalez managed 83 catches and eight touchdowns in his age-37 season with the Falcons. 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. They replaced him with a familiar AFC North face in Hayden Hurst. His calling card is a very good blocking and catching tight end that . 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). 26)Cameron Brate, Tampa Bay Buccaneers A fourth-round pick from 2019, Moreau has established himself as one of the better tight ends in the league. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Either should continue to live in that short-to-intermediate range of the field, further boosting the likely volume for Diontae underneath. Though he did suffer an injury he was prepared for the expanded role and gave the team a nice weapon as he played great at the beginning of the season. Both should immediately step into starting roles. Likely was arguably the best tight end in the class, one that is a true move tight end that can stretch the field and make plays after the catch. 2022 AFC North All-Division Team: The Offense Quarterback: Joe Burrow, Bengals. Hes quickly become the top target in Baltimore. He brings some wiggle after the catch as well. Ryan McCrystal breaks down the 2022 rookie impact for the AFC North including Kyle Hamilton, Kenny Pickett, Dax Hill, George Pickens, and more. His career production is up there with Gonzalez, Antonio Gates, Jason Witten, and other legends at the position. Said another way there is a possibility we are seeing Chase and Higgins going over-drafted in season-long drafts currently, particularly considering the balanced approach shown by this offense in competitive games. 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