-TE PROSPECTS (TOP 5)-
2018 DRAFT RANKINGS

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In 2017, we had some of the best and athletic big men to come out for the NFL Draft. Some people may think that TE for the 2018 NFL Draft class is tough to predict due to the "lack of "talent" compared to the TE class last year. That opinion is not just wrong but very misinformed. Luckily, we are here to let you all know who and why some of these players should be at the top of their position for the 2018 Draft. There are many players that could be the top guy off the board and we took many factors into the decision process and they are listed below for everyone.
  • Route running-How good are they at running their respective routes? If they are not a great route runner, can it be fixed at the next level?
  • Hands-Are they catching the ball with their hands or are they a body catcher? Will they go up to the highest point to get the football?
  • Quickness- Is the Wr able to make quick cuts when needed out out routes or slants? Is there a footwork issue, if there is, can it be fixed or worked on?
  • Speed-Speed is important but not the most important aspect. Evan Engram ran one of the fasted 40 times for a TE and gained rave reviews, but its not always the most important factor.
  • Size-This here is a tricky one. As stated above with Engram, he not only was fast but he was in smaller stature which many people were under the assumption that he would struggle with the size and physicality of the NFL. So far, in his first year, that has proved to be false.
  • Blocking Ability- Are they a willing blocker? Will they be split out on the line rather than being a traditional in-line blocker? 

Watch the video below to find out our top 5 for the TE position!