2024 Tight End class

[Oxford]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I'd probably rather spin the wheel on Trey Knox and hope he can learn to be more of an athletic TE than a large WR (which was mostly how he was used in college).

With only a few picks this is where I'd go, hopefully develop him into a Jody Fortson (without the injuries), priority UDFA or a 7th rounder

[Couch-Potato]

I really like Honker! Guys got great hands in traffic.

[Titty Meat]

I don't really like this class TBH

[kccrow]

This is probably where I'm at on the class...

R1: Brock Bowers, JaTavion Sanders
R3: Theo Johnson, Cade Stover
R4: Ben Sinnott, Brevyn Spann-Ford
R5: Isaac Rex, Jared Wiley, Tip Reiman
R6: Dallin Holker, A.J. Barner, Erick All, Jaheim Bell
R7: Austin Stogner, McCallan Castles

[Couch-Potato]

Ben Sinnott is listed as fullback currently on ESPN. My favorite quote about Brevyn Spann-Ford's blocking is "He's like having a 3rd tackle on the field."

[Palangi]

I like Jared Wiley the TE out of TCU. Started his career at Texas. Hasn’t played with the best QB play. Has good size like Theo Johnson. I think he moves more fluid than Johnson though.

https://youtu.be/nveoctAOQng?si=5k4JPMHyw2LILrBA

[ChiefsFanatic]

Originally Posted by Palangi

I like Jared Wiley the TE out of TCU. Started his career at Texas. Hasn’t played with the best QB play. Has good size like Theo Johnson. I think he moves more fluid than Johnson though.

https://youtu.be/nveoctAOQng?si=5k4JPMHyw2LILrBA

I also like Wiley more than Johnson. And I agree that Johnson does play a little stiff, if that's a thing. I get what you mean.

One player listed as a TE, but I think isn't an actual TE, is Jaheim Bell. I feel like he is more of a very large and athletic fullback. I think it would be interesting to see Reid use him like a cross between Kyle Juszczyk and Deebo Samuel. He could be a very unique offensive weapon.

[iSavedLatin]

Originally Posted by ChiefsFanatic

I also like Wiley more than Johnson. And I agree that Johnson does play a little stiff, if that's a thing. I get what you mean.

One player listed as a TE, but I think isn't an actual TE, is Jaheim Bell. I feel like he is more of a very large and athletic fullback. I think it would be interesting to see Reid use him like a cross between Kyle Juszczyk and Deebo Samuel. He could be a very unique offensive weapon.

I really like Bell as a chess piece. He's worked as both a TE and RB, is really good with the ball in his hands. 6'2" and 245 and lined up all over the field would create some matchup issues for other teams.

Tanner McLachlan is another intriguing day 3 consideration. Undersized a bit, but a surprisingly good blocker with good hands and the ability to fight for extra yards after the catch. He's good at finding spots in zones and athletic enough to work the seam.

[Abba-Dabba]

Some stud numbers, unofficially.

Theo Johnson is a TE prospect in the 2024 draft class. He scored an unofficial 10.00 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 1 out of 1105 TE from 1987 to 2024.

Splits projected, note that I don't expect this to stand as a new 10.00 after officialhttps://t.co/HuWxnxJn85 pic.twitter.com/IlSgFxSVYP

— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 2, 2024

[kccrow]

Isaac Rex has really been climbing my board. Alot to like there IMO.

[O.city]

Tip Reiman

[Couch-Potato]

MSN:

Round 6: Minnesota TE Brevyn Spann-Ford

If you're following me for NFL draft content, expect to see me mention Minnesota TE Brevyn Spann-Ford often. Spann-Ford has a skill set at tight end that the Chiefs were lacking this past season. At nearly 6-foot-7 and 267 pounds, he's an absolute monster as a blocker in both the ground game and the passing game.

Beyond that, Spann-Ford is a red-zone threat and a tough cover given his size. You can throw it to places where he's the only one with the size to get it, whether he's digging the ball out of the dirt or high-pointing a throw.

Is this the next Travis Kelce for Kansas City? Probably not. However, he can certainly be a complementary piece to develop behind him.

[Abba-Dabba]

NEWS: Penn State TE Theo Johnson met with the #Chiefs, #Texans, #Commanders, #Eagles and #Raiders yesterday, league sources tell @_Mlfootball@theo_Johnson_ will also meet with the #49ers today. pic.twitter.com/9j4ohZz7eN

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) February 28, 2024

[DJ's left nut]

Yeah, I've struggled to get a feel for Bell.

You could make an argument for him early on the 3rd day or as a UDFA.

I'll say this, for everyone that likes Ben Sinnott, this guy is very similar but just better, IMO. But I also think Ben Sinnott is one of those 'local boy done good' stories that folks love. And unlike Mizzou fans (where we usually shit all over our own guys heading into draft season), K-State fans support their dudes in the draft.

In a vacuum, Bell appears to be a better, higher ceiling version of the same style of player.

[duncan_idaho]

Zach Heins of South Dakota State is someone I'm liking in the Day 3 range, too.

Good size, can block, but he can run and has good hands and ball skills.