Cincinnati aims to rebuild at the position after losing CJ Uzomah to the New York Jets in free agency. However, six of those. The Kansas City Chiefs (six), Los Angeles Chargers (six), Baltimore Ravens (five), Cleveland Browns (five), Dallas Cowboys (five), San Francisco 49ers (five) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (five) were the other teams to have at least five Pro Bowlers. 16) Tyler Higbee, Los Angeles Rams Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) catches a pass as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton (21) defends in the second quarter during the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Mounting injuries were the real Achilles heel of this defense in 2021, more than any quantitative metric. One of the most difficult decisions the Raiders will need to make this offseason is what to do with tight end Foster Moreau. 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These rankings reflect the status of each player as of today and could very well change by the seasons end. He had 571 receiving yards with six scores in 2020 but his production was slashed in half last season after the Atlanta Falcons drafted Kyle Pitts. Odds & lines subject to change. The Bengals called 53% pass plays when playing with a lead in 2021 compared to 63% when playing from behind. The Browns moved on from their short-lived Austin Hooper experiment this offseason and committed to David Njoku, who they gave a handsome four-year contract extension. Depth: Drew Sample, Mitchell Wilcox, Thaddeus Moss. In 2021, Pitts saw 110 targets and caught 68 of them for 1,026 yards and one touchdown. David Bell also has an outside chance of cracking the starting lineup to start the year as the slot wide receiver, but well need to wait and see how he performs in camp and preseason. Consider Edwards one of the top handcuff running backs available that also carry standalone value. Baltimore Ravens. All major signings should immediately contribute as starters. You'll now receive the top Packers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Amos deal voided last month after a disappointing 2022 season, so the Packers could be looking for two new starters at safety given the fact that Darnell Savage is likely headed to the slot in 2023. With a new quarterback and an offense that will reportedly be opened up, in terms of routes run and shots taken over the middle of the field, Freiermuth could have an even bigger second season for the Steelers. Tight End - After being traded from the Ravens to the Falcons then replaced with Kyle Pitts, Hayden Hurst is starting to look more and more like an NFL journeyman. The 6-foot-8 Zach Gentry is now the primary backup, and the Steelers also drafted Connor Heyward, younger brother of defensive tackle Cam Heyward. 31) Harrison Bryant, Cleveland Browns Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry's short TD puts AFC ahead before halftime in second flag football contest. Uzomah this offseason, who played an important role during their postseason run last season. New Raiders head coach and offensive play-caller Josh McDaniels certainly knows how to get the tight end involved after spending years with Rob Gronkowski in New England. "To move up," Ballard said, "there's got to be a guy worthy of it.". Safeties are the communication center of the secondary and must wear many hats in coverage. In total, 500+ rush attempts from this team would not surprise me in the slightest when all is said and done, leaving a solid 12-15 weekly rush attempts and hefty goal-line role to Dobbins. Hes been a real key to the Ravens success on the ground while in 12 personnel. One year after being my biggest tight end fade, Kyle Pitts is now one of the best fantasy football tight end targets in 2022. In terms of both sheer roster numbers and quality of player performance in 2022, tight end and safety stand above all other positions in terms of immediate need for the Packers. The best defensive player in the AFC resides in Pittsburgh, as T.J. Watt had 22.5 sacks in 2021. Basically, Zac Taylors Bengals remained relatively balanced regardless of game flow. Why is that important to us moving forward? On the other side of the ball, the Browns chose to make Njoku the fifth-highest paid tight end in the league from a yearly perspective. He responded by putting up 56 catches for a career-high 830 yards and four touchdowns on a 79% snap rate. Spending most of his time in the slot or out wide, Gesicki was asked to block on only 29% of his snaps, fifth-fewest among TEs. The final metric that caught my eye from this offense from 2021 was the relatively low delta in run-pass rates when trailing versus when playing with a lead. Hes at the stage of his career where he mostly hauls in the ball and goes down. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke publicly for the first time since completing his darkness retreat. That increased pass volume, paired with a young wide receiver group, led to tight end Mark Andrews finishing as the fantasy TE1 on an absurd for the Ravens 154 targets. Hurst will look to have a career year in a Bengals passing attack that had the 9th-highest EPA per dropback in 2021 (0.161) and the 10th-highest early-down pass rate (53.4 percent). Zach Ertz, Maxx Williams, Darrell Daniels and Demetrius Harris all are free agents . Chase Claypool has the athletic profile and draft pedigree to take a massive leap entering his third year, but the quarterback carousel likely puts a small damper on fantasy expectations. Last year, I expected Dobbins to take a firm lead in the backfield before getting injured, and I expect the same this year. Specific to 2021, he excelled via zone-blocking with a 77.6 grade that was good for 6th overall. Said another way there is a possibility we are seeing Chase and Higgins going over-drafted in season-long drafts currently, particularly considering the balanced approach shown by this offense in competitive games. After getting dealt to Arizona, the 32-year-old experienced an uptick in production, recording 56 receptions, 574 yards, and three touchdowns over 11 games in the desert. Chalk it down as a head-scratcher, and I have been hesitant to project Njoku for any meaningful increase to his modest 45% route participation rate from a year ago. Uzomah, New York Jets Injury concerns are Kittles main issue, and hes missed 13 games over the past three seasons. His usage figures to increase now as the No. The Philadelphia Eagles converted 90% of QB sneaks this season and while the push play has been legal since 2005, no team employed it with as much dominance as the 2022 Eagles. More specifically, he was most impactful on short passes in the center of the field where he caught 25 of 29 targets for 214 yards and 16 first downs. Defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald is the lone change amongst the big three but has experience coaching a 3-4 base defense from the seven years he spent with the organization prior to a short stint at Michigan. 30) Irv Smith Jr., Minnesota Vikings Its certainly possible the Packers will try to sign a veteran possibly even an in-house re-signing at each position and then use the draft to solidify with young talent, as Gutekunst has often done at problem areas. This, deservedly so, upset incumbent quarterback Baker Mayfield, who has since asked for his trade. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. All four teams (the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers) have general managers, front offices, and personnel departments that have proven more than capable of evaluating, acquiring, and retaining talent in recent years. Much of Freiermuths production was short-yardage but the Steelers downfield passing attack was limited as a whole. As alluded to above, I still expect Najee Harris to lead the league in touches at the running back position. Skinny: On Tuesday I made the case that Miller deserves to be in the top 10, but he finished at No. Behind Andrews, Boyle returns for his ninth season. Revealing AFC, NFC contestants for Precision Passing challenge at Pro Bowl Games 2023. Ricard is one of the few top-tier fullbacks in the NFL but is also an underrated pass-catching option. Second-round rookie TE Trey McBride could see time in 12 personnel, but hell have to get past Maxx Williams just to become Arizonas No. 3 job in Cleveland remains up in the air as Miller Forristall, Nakia Griffin-Stewart, Zaire Mitchell-Paden, and Marco Santos-Silva will battle it out for the third and final spot on the roster at the position. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley, tight end Mark Andrews team up for second TD connection for AFC in flag football game. 2022 NFL Draft Picks. Elite tight ends can often maintain top-end production into their mid-to-late 30s. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Behind him is rising third-year player Harrison Bryant. 25) Tyler Conklin, New York Jets * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Lets see how the full list of the top 32 tight ends in the NFL shakes out. That list included Moreau, who really improved as a receiver last year. The AFC North is a perpetual battleground with four rosters that have talent abound, the strengths of which can (and do) vary from position to position. 12) Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills13) T.J. Hockenson, Detroit Lions In 2021, the tight end finished with the following advanced statistics and rankings: He also proved adept after the catch, finishing 2nd among all tight ends in yards after the catch per reception (7.2) and 8th in average yards after the catch above expectation (1.1, Next Gen Stats). All six picks should start the season as depth pieces, with first-rounder Hill the likeliest to make the most immediate impact in certain light packages on the back end. The 2022 NFL Draft is officially over, and over 250 prospects now have new teams. 22) Hayden Hurst, Cincinnati Bengals Pitts only scored one touchdown last season, and given the Falcons current quarterback situation, he may not find the end zone much in 2022 either. 13. The biggest off-season report to come out of Pittsburgh has been the hint by Tomlin that running back Najee Harris is likely to see his workload cut back a bit. University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, one of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft, is the subject of arrest warrants in Athens, Georgia, on reckless driving and racing charges as a result of an ongoing investigation into a fatal car crash on Jan. 15, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said on Wednesday. Quarterback Lamar Jackson missed games, the team started 12 different offensive linemen over the course of the season, defensive backs were falling like flies, and 18 running backs were injured before the start of the season (kidding, but thats what it seemed like), and the starting linebacking unit played very few snaps together over the course of the season. Rader is a solid special teams player and overall blocker, while Sternberger has 12 career catches and one score in his three-year career. Kittles lack of size and production at Iowa forced him to fall to the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, but hes capitalized on his elite athletic testing at the pro level. Comedian and actor Pete Davidson chats with former quarterback Robert Griffin III about his experience at the Pro Bowl Games. Kelce and Andrews are a little underrated as blockers, but neither is on George Kittles level. Check out the AFC South. The Colts drafted Jelani Woods in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft. At this point, your guess is as good as mine, but the rumblings around the industry seem to think Hunt could be on his way out. Njokus production to this point does not match his new salary, but hes talented enough to make a jump in a featured pass-catching role. 50 targets). Hes quickly become the top target in Baltimore. Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem? Without further ado, lets dive into the AFC North TEs rankings. In 2021, he finished 1st at the position in Defense-adjusted Yards Above Replacement (DYAR), which gives the value of the performance on plays where the tight end caught the ball, compared to a replacement-level TE in the same game situations and then translated into yardage (Football Outsiders). With the presence of dynamic running back Joe Mixon, a vastly improved offensive line, and outlier performances from JaMarr Chase and Tee Higgins, it stands with reason that we could see those values regress to the mean this season. Still, the Bengals have some decent talent at the position, which should help lead to success over the middle of the field as teams key in on the best receiving group in the AFC North, in my opinion. Three different teams have won this division in the last three years, in fact, while the poor Browns are still looking to win it for the first time ever. However, once Atlanta finds their long-term solution under center, the sky will be the limit for Pitts. Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta updated reporters on Wednesday on where things stand with the star QB. The Ravens were bitten hard by the injury bug last season, seemingly at every valuable position on the field outside of tight end. Wilcox is the veteran of the group, which could push Moss to the practice squad once again, though Moss had great production with Burrow in college at LSU. Will they re-sign Moreau, making him one of the highest-paid tight ends in the league despite being a backup? With Ben Roethlisberger retiring, who's the next Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback? But . From a season-long perspective, I am treating the situation as if Hunt stays until we know more, but there is a case to be made for late shots on Johnson where it makes sense. And if the Eagles continue to run the ball at the highest rate in the NFL, Goedert could be relegated to a blocking role. Tight end is a historically difficult and challenging position for young players, but the Packers need a young player to start developing into a long-term starter, and the draft is rich in. I also expect Diontae Johnson to continue to be featured as the primary pass-catcher in Matt Canadas offense. https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/01/raiders-te-foster-moreau-ranked-in-the-top-15-tight-ends-of-2022/, What condition the position is in: Assessing Raiders level of need at LB ahead of free agency, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Jack Doyle retired in March and that leaves Moe Ali-Cox as their most experienced tight end. The NFC South was an absolute mess last year. The Cleveland Browns invested a lot of money in the tight end David Njoku while hoping that he would take a step forward and develop as a player. The Ravens added significant pieces to the roster in the 2022 NFL Draft as well, giving star quarterback Lamar Jackson serious firepower to work with at the position. It becomes very clear how this team wants to win games under Stefanski. Steelers work to keep playoff hopes, Mike Tomlin's streak alive. As the primary target in Baltimores offense, Andrews 26% target share was easily the best among tight ends and ranked sixth among all pass catchers. AFC North 2022 Position Rankings: Tight End, Ravens GM Eric DeCosta gives update on WR Rashod Bateman, RB J.K. Dobbins, The Ravens GM covered the injury and surgery of Rashod Bateman, and the exciting 2023 season for J.K. Dobbins, NFLPA poll votes Ravens strength staff as the NFLs worst. The NFC West holds some of the most intriguing teams in football. Tight end is a historically difficult and challenging position for young players, but the Packers need a young player to start developing into a long-term starter, and the draft is rich in tight end talent. Ertzs career-high target mark is 156, and while he probably wont even reach that figure again, he could be in for 130-140 looks in 2022. Daxton Hill gives the back end another athletic option, capable of playing all five positions in the secondary as well as being a near-perfect fit for zone usage. Andrews, who hauled in a career-high 107 passes for 1,361 yards. AFC NORTH Baltimore Ravens Biggest additions/signings: Marcus Williams, S; Michael Pierce, DT; Morgan Moses, OT Biggest losses: Alejandro Villanueva, OT; Bradley Bozeman, C; Justin Houston,. With it comes the start of free agency. It appears likely Emerson will find his way into the starting lineup this season after the team traded slot corner Troy Hill. The team re-signed running back DErnest Johnson to a larger-than-NFL-average running back contract, which could be notable considering Kareem Hunt is on the last year of his deal. For our rankings, we will utilize prior performance via advanced metrics and data (with an emphasis placed on the most recent season), as a benchmark. Hurst is a good enough pass-catcher and blocker to be an adequate replacement for Uzomah in the Bengals offense. Mike Gesicki is not your fathers tight end. What really caught my eye was the stark difference in explosive plays gained on the ground versus through the air, as the team ranked 26th in explosive play rate on the ground and fifth through the air. The 49ers won the division last year led primarily by rookie quarterback Brock Purdy, who was the last pick in the NFL Draft. By - Leo Sells. Tight end is a position in the NFL that takes a lot of time to learn and thus, players usually dont start performing at a high level until the age of 26 or 27. Buy Seahawks Tickets 1. Hes probably the most complete tight end in the NFL, and his highs are extremely high, as evidenced by his 88-1,377-5 effort in 2018. Sample has yet to really establish himself as a consistent producer for Cincinnati. Freiermuth was targeted at the highest clip (61.0 percent) and accumulated his most yardage (345) on throws from 0-9 yards downfield. The Commissioners Exempt list makes a lot of sense considering the civil nature of the suit. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. The start of training camp is now just days away for teams across the NFL, with preseason and the regular season not far down the line. Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis delivers a pregame hype speech ahead of the 2023 Pro Bowl Games. An ankle injury cost him Week 7, while a strained IT band sidelined him for five games near the end of the season. The team brought back Gus Edwards and maintains cheap control over third-year running back J.K. Dobbins to head a backfield that should see 350+ combined rush attempts. https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/01/packers-gm-brian-gutekunst-points-to-tight-end-and-safety-as-obvious-roster-needs/, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst expects Mason Crosby back in 2023, Packers optimistic about Rashan Garys recovery from ACL injury. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. Thats why it wouldnt be a surprise if Moreau was significantly better on his second contract as he continues to get more reps. Moreau is scheduled to hit free agency later this month and that is an issue for the Raiders as Darren Waller has missed a ton of time over the last few seasons. The Florida alum rewarded Atlantas faith, posting the second-most yards receiving (1,026) and third-most receptions (68) of any rookie TE in NFL history. Most notably, that rush rate jumped to a robust 56% when playing with a lead and only fell to 39% when trailing. The epitome of consistency, Travis Kelce has been a first or second-team All-Pro in each of the past six seasons. Though some big names like Austin Hooper, CJ Uzomah and Eric Ebron have departed, star-caliber players in Mark Andrews, Pat Freiermuth and David Njoku remain. 14) Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers Now fully healthy, the 29-year-old is set up for a rebound campaign in 2022. Denver Broncos defensive back Patrick Surtain II flashes his speed on an interception in coverage against Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. The Steelers have major uncertainty at quarterback for the first time in 18 years. Therefore, we have a good idea of what the AFC North teams rosters will look like in 2022. Interested in following the two positions at the NFL Scouting Combine? Njoku has long been lauded for his athletic profile with the ball in his hands, but the Browns immediately pointed out his blocking acumen after signing him. 1-20, 2-52, 3-84, 4-138, 7-225, 7-241. Tight End: Mark Andrews, Ravens. The real question is how long Kelce can keep this up. NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. But if Vegas offense performs at a higher level next season, it may not matter that Waller receives a smaller slice of the overall pie. He brings some wiggle after the catch as well. . Ravens were one of only four teams to receive less than A- for their strength staff. On Monday, five Pro Bowl players were revealed, including Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, who set an NFL record with his 15th Pro Bowl selection. The next two highest totals are . 1 based on his long track record, but Mark Andrews was the most productive tight end in the NFL last season. Goff's tight-window toss to Hockenson wows McAfee on Pro Bowl Games broadcast. Consider him a weekly upside receiver at cost. Here is how we rank the AFC North's tight ends: 1. He should see an increase in numbers as the No. A historically great blocker for the tight end position, Gronkowski was only asked to block on 36.6% of his snaps, one of the lowest TE rates in the league. As such, these rankings will attempt to be as objective as possible and provide a guide for where Browns players are currently among their peers in the division. The Chicago Bears have a glaring hole at tight end. Depth: Harrison Bryant, Miller Forristall, Marcus Santos-Silvia. The front office trio of Kevin Stefanski (head coach), Alex Van Pelt (offensive coordinator), and Joe Woods (defensive coordinator) return for their third year together in Cleveland. He may never develop into a downfield threat in the mold of Andrews, Darren Waller, or George Kittle, but Freiermuth should fulfill his role in the Steelers' offense as a consistent, possession-type tight end. Published 6/13/2022. The Ravens target the tight end position the most in the league at 29 percent. Michael Mayer - Notre Dame Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer (87) celebrates a. If you like what you see on this site, we now have an ad-free option available for a donation of $25 per year, and you can enjoy the site entirely ad-free! Anarumos 4-2-5 base defense over-performed last year relative to the talent level of his players, primarily due to the complex nature of the scheme itself. A fourth-round pick from 2019, Moreau has established himself as one of the better tight ends in the league. We use ads to fund this site and continue to bring you premium Steelers content. The Bengals did not re-sign veteran C.J. The Penn State product could make significant strides in his sophomore season. Kelce gets the deference at No. Its actually a little surprising Gesicki didnt contest his franchise tag designation as a tight end, especially given that the wide receiver tender was worth roughly $7.5 million more than the TE tag. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Patrick Ricard is included as well as a fullback/tight end hybrid. The NFL announced Wednesday the complete rosters for the 2022 Pro Bowl, and in a season defined by parity across the standings, it should be no surprise to see such balance reflected in the all-star teams. With the Carson Wentz era over in Washington, Commanders GM Martin Mayhew says while Sam Howell will have an opportunity to be QB1, the team, Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy feels reinvigorated after taking over play-calling duties, calling it "the most fun I've had since I've been in Dallas.". He averaged just 9.1 yards per reception in 2010. 27) Robert Tonyan, Green Bay Packers AFC North Player Rankings: Tight Ends By Cody Suek Jun 23, 2022 4 (Photo: Courtesy of the @WreckThisLeague) CLEVELAND, Ohio - The AFC North is a perpetual battleground with four. As a whole, I really like our nucleus coming back.. To me, his recent remarks sound all great and fine until the Steelers need to win games for him to keep his job. In the five games in which backup Tyler Huntley was the primary quarterback, Andrews still averaged 8.6 receptions, 99.2 yards, and scored three total touchdowns. Kyle Pitts will likely top the list of the NFLs best tight ends many times over the next decade-plus. Tom Brady could certainly use him. But Miller remains one of the leagues most well-rounded and dependable tight ends. Please check your email for a confirmation. 29) Austin Hooper, Tennessee Titans We will be breaking down every division and giving you our predictions on how things will play out! We noticed your adblocker is on. 1 by next year. Mark Andrews is the prototypical tight end in every sense. That honestly is more of a testament to the level of health these three enjoyed throughout the season as each played more than 840 offensive snaps. His target count the year prior was just 89. That being said, he finished last season ranked 12th at the position with a 69.7 receiving grade and was the only tight end to log at least 40 pass-blocking snaps (63) and not surrender a single pressure. After winning the AFC South in 2022, and with a group of emerging, young players - like Lawrence, running back Travis Etienne, defensive ends Josh Allen and Travon Walker and cornerback Tyson . 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Hockenson, who should be healthy and ready to roll once again. Those guys either have to step into those roles and fill them, or were going to have to look other places, Gutekunst said Tuesday. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Miller had the most receptions (42) last season at the position without a drop. However, our focus here specifically relates to thestarting tight endsin the division. Heath Miller, Pittsburgh Steelers. C.J. It doesn't get brought up very often in the list of Detroit Lions needs this offseason, but tight end definitely merits inclusion. His offensive role became more consistent as the season progressed and he wound up totaling just under 500 receiving yards with 60 receptions. Sign up for the Packers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Consider him a volume-driven and safe fantasy wide receiver in full-PPR. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith and San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk team up for a NFC Pro Bowl Team touchdown on a direct snap flea-flicker trick play. This knack for roster building has been reflected in the league standings with the division having five appearances in the playoffs over the past two seasons (Bengals x1, Browns x1, Ravens x1, Steelers x2). John Harbaugh returns for his 14 th season as head honcho of these Ravens, while Greg Roman returns for his third season calling plays offensively. While Kelce aligns in-line enough. It also could be nothing more than the team maintaining the same depth in the running back room. Of course, following the Raiders acquisition of Davante Adams, Waller may not be the target hog he once was. Its difficult to get overly excited about the remaining skill position players with either Trubisky or a rookie (and debatably over-drafted) quarterback responsible for running this offense. 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