The frontrunners
The big three names heading into the summer and building up towards the 2021 NFL Draft are Florida’s Kyle Pitts, Miami’s Brevin Jordan, and Penn State’s Pat Freiermuth. Here we take a quick peek at each of the three as they vie for the claim as the top tight end in the class.
Pitts is a certified stud for the Gators’ offense, as he has the ability to line up in a variety of looks, win at the top of his routes, and display elite hands to make the catch through contact. While he is not a great blocker, Pitts has the ability to win at every level of the defense as a pass catcher and is a reliable target that would make any quarterback a happy camper.
A bit on the smaller side for a tight end at 6-3 and 235 pounds, Jordan has a knack for making plays after the catch and in the open field. He flashes a resemblance of 2019 NFL Draft second round pick Irv Smith Jr. with his ability to not only block well, but be a versatile weapon in the Hurricanes’ offense. With D’Eriq King now under center, maybe the Miami passing attack can do Jordan a few favors.
The one known as Baby Gronk. Had Freiermuth declared for last month, he probably would have been the first tight end off the board as a redshirt sophomore. However, given a deeper class, he’ll have to battle out the right to TE1 with Pitts and Jordan.