The NFC West holds some of the most intriguing teams in football. The average is just over the $14 million per. 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. Sample is a solid blocker, one that can handle the No. . Zach Ertz, Maxx Williams, Darrell Daniels and Demetrius Harris all are free agents . Tom Brady could certainly use him. 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. The Steelers have major uncertainty at quarterback for the first time in 18 years. PFNs list of the top tight ends in the NFL heading into the 2022 campaign is primarily highlighted by veterans. Tiers and Rankings for Fantasy Football Tight End 2022-2023 Top Tier Tight Ends There is a clearly defined top tier at the position. 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. Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams laterals to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill for eye-catching TD for AFC. Chalk it down as a head-scratcher, and I have been hesitant to project Njoku for any meaningful increase to his modest 45% route participation rate from a year ago. The AFC North has been one of the most unpredictable divisions in football over the past few years. He made some spectacular catches as a sure-handed weapon, though he did have some game-changing mistakes as well. . Thats likely because the Bucs were trying to reduce his wear and tear. But after posting a career-high 73 catches and 780 yards in 2021, there doesnt seem to be much reason to change his role. 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 . 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. 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. The Ravens traded Marquise Brown to the Cardinals during the draft, and they havent added any additional receivers. As alluded to above, I still expect Najee Harris to lead the league in touches at the running back position. Behind him is rising third-year player Harrison Bryant. Their first pick didnt come until the third round when they selected cornerback Martin Emerson with the 68th overall pick. 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. Injury concerns are Kittles main issue, and hes missed 13 games over the past three seasons. 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. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. The former first-round draft pick was tied for third on the Bengals with 52 receptions. It appears likely Emerson will find his way into the starting lineup this season after the team traded slot corner Troy Hill. That's what happens when he produced one of the best rookie seasons we've ever seen from a tight end. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. I would like to see more opportunities down the field for Gresham. Interested in following the two positions at the NFL Scouting Combine? Kelce and Andrews are a little underrated as blockers, but neither is on George Kittles level. With Ben Roethlisberger retiring, who's the next Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback? 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). 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. 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. Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs takes a photographer's camera after a long-distance fourth-down touchdown catch. Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James intercepts Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith pass at the goal line in the Pro Bowl Games. The Baltimore Ravens have one of the deepest tight-end groups of any team in the NFL, and leveraged that strength to great effect in 2022. 50 targets). The Browns moved on from their short-lived Austin Hooper experiment this offseason and committed to David Njoku, who they gave a handsome four-year contract extension. The secondary needs to be so much better besides Minkah Fitzpatrick, who continues to be an amazing . Consider him a weekly upside receiver at cost. Sign up for the Packers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. "To move up," Ballard said, "there's got to be a guy worthy of it.". Stats: 68 receptions, 763 yards, three touchdowns. With the Carson Wentz era over in Washington, Commanders GM Martin Mayhew says while Sam Howell will have an opportunity to be QB1, the team, Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy feels reinvigorated after taking over play-calling duties, calling it "the most fun I've had since I've been in Dallas.". All major signings should immediately contribute as starters. All Rights Reserved. He brings some wiggle after the catch as well. 31) Harrison Bryant, Cleveland Browns His 2.8% positive run-block rate ranked last, and his 22.1% negative run-block rate was the second worst among his peers. Outlook: The Jets decided to revamp their tight end corps after getting very little impact from Ryan Griffin and Tyler Kroft, who combined for 43 catches and three touchdowns in 2021. NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. 2022 AFC Pro Bowl roster by position Offense *Denotes starter Quarterback (3) Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers* Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens Running. In a recent article by William Moy of Pro Football Focus, he ranked the top 15 tight ends from the 2022 season. 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. 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. Hurst will look to have a career year in a Bengals passing attack that had the 9th-highest EPA per dropback in 2021 (0.161) and the 10th-highest early-down pass rate (53.4 percent). 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. With Amari Cooper gone and Michael Gallup recovering from an ACL tear, Schultz is poised for a career year. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. His usage figures to increase now as the No. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! 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). 29) Austin Hooper, Tennessee Titans He proved himself as a red zone threat with seven touchdowns. 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. 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. When asked about his team's success with the play, GM Howie Roseman said, "All I know is everything we're doing is legal and works.". 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. 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). However, six of those. His calling card is a very good blocking and catching tight end that . Tony Gonzalez managed 83 catches and eight touchdowns in his age-37 season with the Falcons. (Photo: Eric Hartline- USA TODAY Sports). Ryan McCrystal breaks down the 2022 rookie impact for the AFC North including Kyle Hamilton, Kenny Pickett, Dax Hill, George Pickens, and more. 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. Hes much more blocker than pass catcher, but he fits the Ravens offense perfectly as an extra offensive lineman. 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. Temporibus autem quibusdam et aut officiis debitis aut rerum necessitatibus saepe eveniet. 14) Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers For the second straight year, the Baltimore Ravens remain on top at the tight end position in the AFC North. My initial reaction is this: by whom and at what cost? Tomlin has felt the heat from Pittsburgh fans over the past few seasons after winning the division only once in the last four years. Defensive backs work out on Friday, while tight ends test on Saturday. The contracts of Robert Tonyan and Marcedes Lewis voided, and Tyler Davis is a restricted free agent who isnt likely to receive a tender. 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. 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. Lets break down where each position group stacks up within the division, continuing with the tight end rooms. He has also posted respectable run-blocking grades in excess of 60.0 on four of five career seasons. Heath Miller, Pittsburgh Steelers. 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 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 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. 23) Albert Okwuegbunam, Denver Broncos 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. They made their second pick in the first round as well, selecting center Tyler Lindbaum with the 25th pick. Hes been a real key to the Ravens success on the ground while in 12 personnel. However, our focus here specifically relates to thestarting tight endsin the division. 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. The Penn State product could make significant strides in his sophomore season. Aaron Rodgers is going through his annual career decision-making process. BALTIMORE RAVENS For the second straight year, the Baltimore Ravens remain on top at the tight end position in the AFC North. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley, tight end Mark Andrews team up for second TD connection for AFC in flag football game. Depth: Harrison Bryant, Miller Forristall, Marcus Santos-Silvia. 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. The full picture came into view in 2021 as Zac Taylor led the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance. 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. 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. Safeties are the communication center of the secondary and must wear many hats in coverage. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the division with an unimpressive 8-9 record, and the other three teams followed closely behind with a 7-10 record each. The next two highest totals are . Other than those two massive splashes, the Browns had a relatively quiet free agency window, with the biggest real-life football signing being return ace Jakeem Grant to help on special teams. Losing Uzomah to the Jets will really hurt this position group overall in Cincinnati. His offensive role became more consistent as the season progressed and he wound up totaling just under 500 receiving yards with 60 receptions. Copyright 2019-2023. You'll now receive the top Packers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem? 2 TE role well. At 6-foot-7, he could be valuable as a possession receiver, but likely lacks the athleticism to be the . The team also brought in wide receiver Amari Cooper to replace Jarvis Landry, who left for New Orleans. Mark Andrews is the prototypical tight end in every sense. Over the first four years of his career (two with the Ravens and two with the Atlanta Falcons), Hurst has hauled in greater than 70 percent of targets and averaged 1.21 yards per route run. The Seahawks took second place, led by veteran Geno Smith, who many wrote off as a career backup or bridge QB after the . Mounting injuries were the real Achilles heel of this defense in 2021, more than any quantitative metric. The defensive continuity remains strong, with Marcus Peters and Marlon Humphrey locking down the back end while Calais Campbell, Odafe Oweh, and Justin Madubuike wreak havoc up front. Behind Njoku, third-year pro Harrison Bryant returns in an increased role with Hooper off the team. It becomes very clear how this team wants to win games under Stefanski. The wide receiver trio of JaMarr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd forms the top on-paper wide receiver stable from a year ago, responsible for the WR5, WR24, and WR31 finishes in full-PPR scoring. It doesn't get brought up very often in the list of Detroit Lions needs this offseason, but tight end definitely merits inclusion. That relates directly to their off-season free-agent signings, the top five or six of whom should all make this team better. Uzomah this offseason, who played an important role during their postseason run last season. 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Pittsburgh started their draft with the 20th overall selection of quarterback Kenny Pickett in the first round, who should compete with Mitchell Trubisky for the starting role to begin the year. 26)Cameron Brate, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Even while dealing with a knee injury in the run to the Super Bowl, Uzomah was a key component over the middle of the field. Kansas City's Travis Kelce, San Francisco's George Kittle, Baltimore's Mark . The Bengals called 53% pass plays when playing with a lead in 2021 compared to 63% when playing from behind. 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. NFC beats AFC in Gridiron Gauntlet challenge at 2023 Pro Bowl Games. 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. Tight end is a difficult position to assess in the NFL. Thats a somewhat tough pill to swallow considering how tight this division is projected to be this year. 1 by next year. 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. Uzomah, New York Jets You can call me a homer for ranking David Njoku at this spot, but I truly believe he is worthy of the position. The NFC South was an absolute mess last year. The Ravens move Andrews at the line of scrimmage to maximize his matchups, which he often dominates. With Chris Godwin likely to begin the season on the physically unable to perform list, Gronk would join Russell Gage and Cameron Brate as options over the middle with Mike Evans on the perimeter. Brown, who is sure to soak up looks for Jalen Hurts. Here is how we rank the AFC North's tight ends: Stats: 42 receptions, 512 yards, two touchdowns. Kyle Pitts will likely top the list of the NFLs best tight ends many times over the next decade-plus. DeAndre Hopkins is suspended for the first six games of the season, Christian Kirk departed in free agency, and its unclear if the Cardinals have figured out how to use Rondale Moore. Hes quickly become the top target in Baltimore. Cincinnati hopes that free agent signee Hayden Hurst back be that guy in the Bengals offense. 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. Expect Moreau to receive a ton of interest in free agency given his athleticism and receiving upside. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). The Falcons selected Pitts fourth overall in last years draft, making him the highest-drafted tight end of all time. He was a tough, durable leader on the Bengals young offense, one that consistently made plays for the Bengals under quarterback Joe Burrow. The 2022 NFL Draft is officially over, and over 250 prospects now have new teams. 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. Injuries and starting quarterback Ben Roethlisbergers four-game suspension hurt his numbers. The tight end position has five superstars hovering above the crowded field in the NFL. The NFC North is quite barren at tight end, but one team easily tops the charts. 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. In 2021, he ranked first among tight ends in yards per route run and yards after the catch per reception (min. 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. Uzomah . Steelers work to keep playoff hopes, Mike Tomlin's streak alive. 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. 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. Pittsburgh Steelers: Team needs, draft targets, salary cap, and prospects to watch. 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. Defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald is the lone change amongst the big three but has experience coaching a 3-4 base defense from the seven years he spent with the organization prior to a short stint at Michigan. Without further ado, lets dive into the AFC North TEs rankings. 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. But Miller remains one of the leagues most well-rounded and dependable tight ends. 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. Tight end Charlie Kolar (fourth round) is a reliable pass-catcher with minimal YAC ability. Most notably, that rush rate jumped to a robust 56% when playing with a lead and only fell to 39% when trailing. 2022 NFL Draft Picks. Sample has yet to really establish himself as a consistent producer for Cincinnati. 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. The Colts drafted Jelani Woods in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft. Reader is graded by PFF as the third-best defensive tackle against the run and the top overall nose tackle in the NFL. 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. But the division has a solid group at the position with no weak links. After getting dealt to Arizona, the 32-year-old experienced an uptick in production, recording 56 receptions, 574 yards, and three touchdowns over 11 games in the desert. 18) David Njoku, Cleveland Browns While he could reach a new mark now that Ertz is gone, Goedert will have to contend with the addition of A.J. Jimmy Graham made the same case when he was franchised in 2014 and was in the process of appealing an arbitrators decision against him when he agreed to an extension with the Saints. 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. Kelce turns 33 in October, so he should have a few excellent years left. Uzomah. March 13, 2022 8:39 am MT. Tight End: Mark Andrews, Ravens. That remains to be seen. We noticed your adblocker is on. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. An ankle injury cost him Week 7, while a strained IT band sidelined him for five games near the end of the season. Right now, we only have a couple of tight ends coming back from last year. 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. After managing back-to-back seasons with 90+ catches and 1,100+ yards, Darren Waller was hit by the injury bug in 2021. Tuesday, February 28, 2023. We all know the numbers: 60 catches, 497 yards, seven touchdowns. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Although he does not have a decision yet, he recognizes the benefit of giving the team an answer in the near future. Of course, following the Raiders acquisition of Davante Adams, Waller may not be the target hog he once was. The 49ers won the division last year led primarily by rookie quarterback Brock Purdy, who was the last pick in the NFL Draft. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Courtesy of the @WreckThisLeague). After Hurst, the Bengals still have former second-round pick Drew Sample, who is now entering his fourth season. They did improve their offensive line this off-season with the signings of Mason Cole and James Daniels, but the questions at quarterback remain, providing another landscape that could see them struggle with both time of possession and points allowed per game. Buy Seahawks Tickets 1. One of the most difficult decisions the Raiders will need to make this offseason is what to do with tight end Foster Moreau. Mike Gesicki is not your fathers tight end. 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. 27) Robert Tonyan, Green Bay Packers You know, the one in which he has the Packers and every other team in the NFL that has a need at QB wondering whether he will retire or force a trade? 1 based on his long track record, but Mark Andrews was the most productive tight end in the NFL last season. 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. The former third-round pick appeared in all 17 games as one of the few Ravens players who managed to stay fully healthy last year, and he was efficient even when Lamar Jackson was unavailable. He responded by putting up 56 catches for a career-high 830 yards and four touchdowns on a 79% snap rate. The Ravens drafted two tight ends (Ed Dickson and Dennis Pitta) last year to eventually replace Heap once he slows down. Last year, I expected Dobbins to take a firm lead in the backfield before getting injured, and I expect the same this year. A fourth-round pick from 2019, Moreau has established himself as one of the better tight ends in the league. Behind Freiermuth, Zach Gentry really emerged into his own as a No. That said, we have a fairly clear picture of the identity of this team, one that wants to control the game on the ground, take methodical shots downfield set up through play action, and utilize increased heavy personnel sets to pair with a top-five offensive line. Njoku ranked 11th amongst tight ends in wins . 2 tight end last season, developing well as an in-line blocker while hauling in a career-high 19 catches for 197 yards. Freiermuth was targeted at the highest clip (61.0 percent) and accumulated his most yardage (345) on throws from 0-9 yards downfield. 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