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This week ESPN.com ranked the NFL's best tight ends, and no one in the AFC North made the cut. However, once Atlanta finds their long-term solution under center, the sky will be the limit for Pitts. 18) David Njoku, Cleveland Browns Trade acquisition Marquise Brown will take over a significant role in the offense, but Ertz will be Kyler Murrays primary target over the middle of the field. 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. 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. Steelers work to keep playoff hopes, Mike Tomlin's streak alive. 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. After sitting in third last summer, the Steelers move up into the No. The NFC West holds some of the most intriguing teams in football. Right now, we only have a couple of tight ends coming back from last year. In terms of both sheer roster numbers and quality of player performance in 2022, tight end and safety stand above all other positions in terms of immediate need for the Packers. 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. We noticed your adblocker is on. Pittsburgh has long taken care of its own under Tomlin and this year is no different with the in-house promotion at defensive coordinator. Tony Gonzalez managed 83 catches and eight touchdowns in his age-37 season with the Falcons. Lets see how the full list of the top 32 tight ends in the NFL shakes out. 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. 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. As the primary target in Baltimores offense, Andrews 26% target share was easily the best among tight ends and ranked sixth among all pass catchers. Mounting injuries were the real Achilles heel of this defense in 2021, more than any quantitative metric. Pittsburgh Steelers: Team needs, draft targets, salary cap, and prospects to watch. Much of Freiermuths production was short-yardage but the Steelers downfield passing attack was limited as a whole. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. And for some reason, his usage plummeted after Week 6. By - Leo Sells. 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. 27) Robert Tonyan, Green Bay Packers Safeties are the communication center of the secondary and must wear many hats in coverage. With a new quarterback and an offense that will reportedly be opened up, in terms of routes run and shots taken over the middle of the field, Freiermuth could have an even bigger second season for the Steelers. Andrews, who hauled in a career-high 107 passes for 1,361 yards and nine touchdowns, really emerged into one of the top 5 tight ends in the entire NFL. Mark Andrews is part of the new "move tight end" evolution that has slowly become more en vogue. 11) Hunter Henry, New England Patriots That's what happens when he produced one of the best rookie seasons we've ever seen from a tight end. 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. 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.. 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. But if Vegas offense performs at a higher level next season, it may not matter that Waller receives a smaller slice of the overall pie. 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. Thats due to the Ravens landing tight ends Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar in the 2022 NFL Draft as the Ravens truly loaded up at the position after losing Marquise Brown and Sammy Watkins in free agency at the receiver position. 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. An ankle injury cost him Week 7, while a strained IT band sidelined him for five games near the end of the season. Odds & lines subject to change. Fast forward to the modern era, Cincinnati was a threat in the AFC North by winning a few division titles, but they hadn't won a playoff game since 1990 until 2021. 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. Ertz slots in right behind his former Eagles cohort. Mark Andrews is the prototypical tight end in every sense. Well, for one, the Ravens attempted 35.9 passes per game in 2021 after averaging just 25.9 in 2020. Behind Freiermuth, Zach Gentry really emerged into his own as a No. 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). Anarumos 4-2-5 base defense over-performed last year relative to the talent level of his players, primarily due to the complex nature of the scheme itself. But the division has a solid group at the position with no weak links. Sample has yet to really establish himself as a consistent producer for Cincinnati. Andrews already blew up last year, and his 153 targets were the third-most by a tight end since 2000. 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. 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. Revealing AFC, NFC contestants for Precision Passing challenge at Pro Bowl Games 2023. 2022 AFC North. Lets break down where each position group stacks up within the division, continuing with the tight end rooms. 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. Ravens were one of only four teams to receive less than A- for their strength staff. 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. So theres some holes there. Hes much more blocker than pass catcher, but he fits the Ravens offense perfectly as an extra offensive lineman. We are about two weeks from the NFL's new league year. Two of their top four receivers by yardage were. How would you rank the AFC North starting tight ends? Interested in following the two positions at the NFL Scouting Combine? 1 TE role now, especially with the changes at quarterback the Browns made in the offseason. After earning a first-team All-Pro selection in 2021, Mark Andrews has a strong case as the NFLs best tight end. Yes, he ran more routes and played more snaps, but the magnitude of that delta is absurd. 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. 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. Blake Jarwin was far more involved in the teams offense from 2018-19, and the former undrafted free agent signed a three-year extension with the Cowboys in March 2020. Stats: 52 receptions, 471 yards, four touchdowns. 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. That relates directly to their off-season free-agent signings, the top five or six of whom should all make this team better. The Colts have been notable for using multiple tight ends in the pass-and-running game. Depth: Harrison Bryant, Miller Forristall, Marcus Santos-Silvia. 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. 22) Hayden Hurst, Cincinnati Bengals The Philadelphia Eagles converted 90% of QB sneaks this season and while the push play has been legal since 2005, no team employed it with as much dominance as the 2022 Eagles. *Note that all statistics were sourced from Sports Info Solutions, rbsdm.com, and Pro Football Focus (PFF), unless otherwise noted. 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. Players in this tier include pass catchers that will finish far ahead of the next group of players at the position, guys like Travis Kelce, George Kittle, Darren Waller, Mark Andrews, and newest arrival Kyle Pitts. The Commissioners Exempt list makes a lot of sense considering the civil nature of the suit. The Steelers had a relatively quiet, but effective, free agency period, bringing in quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, linebacker Myles Jack, two offensive linemen in Mason Cole and James Daniels, cornerback Levi Wallace, and return-man Gunner Olszewski. 26)Cameron Brate, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign up for the Raiders Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Raiders have a new DL coach in former Ravens OLB coach Rob Leonard, Assessing Raiders level of need at EDGE as free agency approaches. The Bengals called 53% pass plays when playing with a lead in 2021 compared to 63% when playing from behind. 2 tight end on the depth chart, so he too could see an uptick in statistics. The full picture came into view in 2021 as Zac Taylor led the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance. He may never develop into a downfield threat in the mold of Andrews, Darren Waller, or George Kittle, but Freiermuth should fulfill his role in the Steelers' offense as a consistent, possession-type tight end. 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. 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. 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. But Miller remains one of the leagues most well-rounded and dependable tight ends. Without further ado, lets dive into the AFC North TEs rankings. If anything, expect those values to see a slight uptick considering the improvements to the offensive line. Additionally, if you'd like to donate above and beyond the ad-free option, you can donate via PayPal as well. We use ads to fund this site and continue to bring you premium Steelers content. 32) Jonnu Smith, New England Patriots, Jalen Carters Arrest Dominated the Discussion at the NFL Combine, for Better or Worse, Biggest Takeaways From The NFLPA Report Card: Vikings, Dolphins, and Raiders Shine, NFL Scouting Combine News and Rumors: The Unspoken Truth About the Ravens and Lamar Jackson, NFL Post-June 1 Designation: What, Why, and How, Best Head Coaches in the NFL 2023: Andy Reid, Bill Belichick, and John Harbaugh Battle Atop Rankings. 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. Our secondary is a little bit unsettled, we have a couple safeties that are moving on that were here last year. 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 Ravens drafted two tight ends (Ed Dickson and Dennis Pitta) last year to eventually replace Heap once he slows down. In a recent article by William Moy of Pro Football Focus, he ranked the top 15. They instead elected to re-sign tight end David Njoku, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, and running back DErnest Johnson. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. The epitome of consistency, Travis Kelce has been a first or second-team All-Pro in each of the past six seasons. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The Steelers have major uncertainty at quarterback for the first time in 18 years. Gambling problem? His usage figures to increase now as the No. 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. The best defensive player in the AFC resides in Pittsburgh, as T.J. Watt had 22.5 sacks in 2021. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Mike Gesicki is not your fathers tight end. Uzomah . 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. Which internal free agents should the Packers want back this offseason? Heyward will be the name to watch though, due to his overall versatility that he brings to the position, where hell slot in as more of an H-back. On three occasions, teams have made it to at least the divisional round. The tight end position has five superstars hovering above the crowded field in the NFL. It appears likely Emerson will find his way into the starting lineup this season after the team traded slot corner Troy Hill. Ford ascended into a starting job as Savage faltered last season and could be a target to return, while Leavitt was a top special teamer. 1 tight end in the Steel City. Tight end is a difficult position to assess in the NFL. If Miami is going to be as run-heavy as McDaniels 49ers were last season, Gesicki will have to get better as a blocker. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff fires a tight-window throw to former teammate and Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson at the 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. Why is that important to us moving forward? Those guys either have to step into those roles and fill them, or were going to have to look other places, Gutekunst said Tuesday. Freiermuth was targeted at the highest clip (61.0 percent) and accumulated his most yardage (345) on throws from 0-9 yards downfield. Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem? What separates Njoku from the rest of the pack is his blocking prowess. He served as quarterback Colt McCoy's safety valve and has a chance to thrive in coach Pat Shurmur's new West Coast offense. A lot of the trajectory of this team comes down to how successful they are able to be on the ground behind an improving offensive line, which should trickle down to the other areas of the field for them. The average is just over the $14 million per. Cincinnatis offense landed between eighth and 10th in most efficiency metrics a year ago and they were right in the middle of the pack in run-pass rates, with the score within seven points. At safety, Adrian Amos, Rudy Ford and Dallin Leavitt are free agents. One year after being my biggest tight end fade, Kyle Pitts is now one of the best fantasy football tight end targets in 2022. Stats: 68 receptions, 763 yards, three touchdowns. NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Cincinnati hopes that free agent signee Hayden Hurst back be that guy in the Bengals offense. July 19, 2022 11:38 am CT. Ricard is one of the few top-tier fullbacks in the NFL but is also an underrated pass-catching option. In Pittsburgh, Freiermuth emerged as the next star tight end for the Steelers, hauling in 60 passes and seven touchdowns as a rookie, taking over as the true No. C.J. 28) Jared Cook, Free Agent You can call me a homer for ranking David Njoku at this spot, but I truly believe he is worthy of the position. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith finds San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle for a NFC touchdown in the Pro Bowl Games. After Hurst, the Bengals still have former second-round pick Drew Sample, who is now entering his fourth season. Skinny: Heap, a 10-year veteran, is on the downside of a productive career, but he continues to make plays for Baltimore. They replaced him with a familiar AFC North face in Hayden Hurst. worth roughly $7.5 million more than the TE tag. 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 Browns ranked sixth in the league in situation-neutral rush rate in 2021 at 46%, just behind the Colts, 49ers, Titans, Saints, and Eagles. PFNs list of the top tight ends in the NFL heading into the 2022 campaign is primarily highlighted by veterans. 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. 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. 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. Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry's short TD puts AFC ahead before halftime in second flag football contest. The Bengals did not re-sign veteran C.J. Please check your email for a confirmation. The former first-round draft pick was tied for third on the Bengals with 52 receptions. Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams laterals to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill for eye-catching TD for AFC. The Colts drafted Jelani Woods in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft. 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 . This, deservedly so, upset incumbent quarterback Baker Mayfield, who has since asked for his trade. The most telling off-season moves were the re-signings of David Njoku and Jadeveon Clowney, both of whom represent the particular identity of this team. Here is how we rank the AFC North's tight ends: 1. Five superstars hovering above the crowded field in the offseason the limit for Pitts 's new West Coast offense suit! 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