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2017 NFL Draft Positional Rankings: Final Offensive Rankings

ByJon Dove|
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) makes a catch ahead of Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) makes a catch ahead of Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) makes a touchdown catch against Clemson Tigers safety Van Smith (23) during the third quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) makes a touchdown catch against Clemson Tigers safety Van Smith (23) during the third quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tight End

The talent at the tight end position in this draft is special. O.J. Howard is a legitimate top-10 prospect who is poised to have a great NFL career. He features excellent size, quickness and strong hands. Howard can also help as a blocker thanks to his experience working in Alabama’s run-heavy attack.

David Njoku is such a special athlete and playmaker that it’s hard to see him lasting long on Thursday night. His combination of length, speed and leaping ability make him a major mismatch. There just aren’t many defenders who will be able to handle Njoku in one-on-one situations.

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    • If he didn’t get hurt in his bowl game, Jake Butt would’ve been a 1st round pick. He’s a smart player who has a knack for finding holes in the defense. Butt also features the speed needed to attack the seam.

    This draft has a large number of developmental tight ends who are more upside than production. Bucky Hodges, Gerald Everett and Adam Shaheen lead that group.

    1. O.J. Howard, Alabama

    2. David Njoku, Miami

    3. Jake Butt, Michigan

    4. Evan Engram, Ole Miss

    5. Bucky Hodges, Virginia Tech

    6. Jordan Leggett, Clemson

    7. Gerald Everett, South Alabama

    8. Adam Shaheen, Ashland

    9. George Kittle, Iowa

    10. Cole Hikutini, Louisville

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