2021 NFL Draft: Gorman’s TE rankings as Kyle Pitts skies above
By Scott Gorman
9. Matt Bushman – BYU
One of the top weapons for the Cougars from 2017-2019, Matt Bushman is a player that is flying under the radar in the 2021 NFL Draft. Bushman entered 2020 with unlimited potential and hype as one of the best TE prospects in all of college football. A ruptured achilles tendon forced Bushman to missed his entire final season at BYU in 2020.
Standing at 6-foot-4 and 239 pounds, Bushman is a tremendous “move” option at the TE position. He has long arms and sticky hands that make him a reliable player in the passing game each week. However, Bushman is a liability in the run game as a blocker and does not have the speed to separate consistently. He will be a situational player that should be picked up by the end of the sixth round.
10. Nick Eubanks – Michigan
As part of a struggling Wolverines’ offense in 2020, Nick Eubanks is a player with untapped potential heading into the NFL. Eubanks is mostly unproven as a collegiate entity but has the size, speed, and athletic ability to become a decent NFL player.
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He holds his own as a blocker but could stand to improve with added strength. Eubanks will likely be used as a red-zone threat early on, but he has starting potential down the line. With the tools in place to be a competitive weapon, Eubanks should hear his name between rounds five and six.