Travis Tyler
2022 TE Draft Prospects
Traditionally, tight ends were slightly more athletic linemen trusted to block on the edge, As the game has evolved, the position has become more critical to successful passing attacks. In recent years. we've seen guys like Travis Kelce, George Kittle, Zach Ertz, TJ Hockenson, and others become major contributors for their respective teams. These guys were all drafted in different rounds, which shows you can find value anywhere.
This year's group of tight ends does not have a clear-cut first-round prospect, but it is a deep class with plenty of talent in the mid-rounds. Here is how I see the tight ends group in the 2022 NFL Draft class.
Tier 1: Top Talents
Trey McBride, Colorado State
Tier 2: Day 2
Isaiah Likely, Coastal Carolina
Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State
Jake Ferguson, Wisconsin
Charlie Kolar, Iowa State
Tier 3: Room For Growth
Greg Dulcich, UCLA
Cole Turner, Nevada
Jelani Woods, Virginia
Cade Otton, Washington
Chigoziem Okwonkwo, Maryland
Travis Koontz, Texas Tech
Cole Fotheringham, Utah
Jalen Wydermyer, Texas A&M (stock falling but more than a developmental player)
Tier 4: Developmental
Daniel Bellinger, San Diego State
Chase Allen, Iowa Srare
Teagan Quitoriano, Oregon State
Lucas Krull, Pittsburgh
Derrick Deese Jr, San Jose State
Peyton Hendershot, Indiana
Austin Allen, Nebraska
Joshua Babicz, North Dakota State
James Mitchell, Virginia Tech
Tier 5: Round 7/UDFA
Trae Barry, Boston College
Jamal Pettigrew, McNeese State
Nick Muse, South Carolina
Daniel Imatorbhbhe, Kansas State
Thomas Odukoya, Eastern Michigan
Andrew Ogletree, Youngstown State
Sean Dykes, Memphis
Zaire Mitchell-Paden, FAU
Curtis Hodges, Arizona State
Jake Hescock, UCF
Garrett Walston, North Carolina
Isaac Schley, Sam Houston State
John Mitchell, FAU
Quentin Chaplin, NC Central
John Howland, Yale