TE Prospects

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  1. NCJetsfan

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    Pitts is the crown jewel no doubt my only concern is he’s a bit undersized for such a physical position.

    watch out for Brevin Jordan he could be a surprise stud.
     
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    I liked Jake Ferguson as a sleeper prospect, but he decided to go back to school. He's never put up big numbers, but looks the part of a TE who can produce in the NFL.
     
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    https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/pat-freiermuth/wz4pFIiTV7

    PAT FREIERMUTH
    TE, Penn State

    • CONF Big Ten - East
    • JERSEY #87
    • CLASS Junior
    • HT 6'5"
    • DOB 10/25/1998
    • WT 250 lbs

    • Pat Freiermuth projects as an impact receiving tight end at the professional level. Freiermuth has a prototypical build for the tight end position and ample ceiling as a blocker to continue to develop into a quality asset with his hand in the dirt in the run game. But today’s NFL is ultimately rooted in the passing game and tight ends are the new-age mismatch weapons that put defensive play-callers in a bind. Freiermuth can be that caliber of a receiver thanks to his blend of size, hands, route-running, and physicality in the secondary. Freiermuth burst onto the scene as a freshman at Penn State and incrementally became a bigger piece of the passing offense, culminating in 2020 with several high-production contests before a shoulder injury ended his season prematurely and forced him to undergo surgery. The medicals here will be something NFL teams must vet, as well as exploring his lack of development as a blocker. As Freiermuth has developed his body and added muscle during his time at Penn State, the assumption was that he would continue to progress as an in-line blocker; but we never really saw that leap in that chapter of his game, even once he returned for the 2020 season. But Freiermuth’s value to an NFL franchise won’t be rooted in run blocking; it will be in his versatility as a receiver and the mismatches he’ll win in coverage. That is where the value for tight ends lies anyway, so the deductions on Freiermuth’s pre-draft evaluation for blocking are only marginal. He still feels destined to be an impact player in an NFL offense.

      Ideal Role: Hybrid role with a primary focus on F alignment (early in career).

      Scheme Fit: 12-personnel heavy offensive system, spread concepts to isolate in space.

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    https://www.nfl.com/news/scouting-pat-freiermuth-penn-state-te-similar-to-hunter-henry

    Scouting Pat Freiermuth: Penn State TE similar to Hunter Henry
    Published: Jul 30, 2020 at 08:39 AM
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    Daniel Jeremiah
    NFL Media analyst

    As we saw in last season's Super Bowl between the Chiefs (Travis Kelce) and 49ers (George Kittle), the most successful teams in today's NFL tend to have a tight end who performs at a Pro Bowl level. The good news for squads still searching for that missing piece at the position is that there's plenty of talent in the pipeline. I highlighted one such player earlier in this series (Florida's Kyle Pitts), and today I'm taking a look at another tight end with the potential to become a quarterback's best friend once he enters the league. Here's my scouting report on Penn State junior Pat Freiermuth.

    Height, weight: 6-foot-5, 259 pounds (school measurements).

    2019 statistics: 43 catches for 507 yards (11.8 average) and seven touchdowns.

    Game tape watched: Michigan State (Oct. 26, 2019), Minnesota (Nov. 9, 2019), Ohio State (Nov. 23, 2019).

    What I liked: Freiermuth has an ideal build for the position. He has a big, thick frame and plays to that size in the passing game. Penn State moves him around the formation -- he collects snaps with his hand on the ground, flexed in the slot and split out wide. He's at his best working in the middle of the field. He uses an arch release to avoid getting jammed at the line of scrimmage and presents a big target to the quarterback down the seam.

    Freiermuth isn't an explosive route runner, but he has subtle quickness at the top of his route to create some separation. He also has a good feel for working and settling in zones. He has outstanding hands. He takes some big shots at the catch point and still manages to hold on to the ball. He has a big catch radius and his concentration is superb.

    Freiermuth's also very effective after the catch because of his physicality. He pinballs off tacklers. He aggressively attacks safeties and lowers his shoulder to power through tackles when he has a runway. He's effective as a back-side run blocker, too. He takes proper angles and shields off defenders long enough to get the job done.

    Where he needs to improve: Freiermuth needs to improve in the run game. He survives on the back side, but he really struggles as a front-side run blocker. He gathers and pauses on contact instead of running his feet and creating some knock-back on his defender. This allows opponents to quickly shed his block and get involved in the play.

    He's not as explosive as former Penn State TE Mike Gesicki, a second-round pick of the Dolphins in 2018. If you're looking for that type of speed or athleticism from Freiermuth, I think you'll be disappointed. I haven't watched him play in person, but I am curious to see if he could gain some extra juice by losing a little bit of weight. That isn't a big deal, though. He can still have a long, successful pro career with the tools he possesses.

    Biggest takeaway: I'll use this analogy since baseball season is underway: Good tight ends are like good closers. They are reliable! Freiermuth doesn't come with all of the bells and whistles of some of the other top tight ends we've seen over the last handful of NFL drafts. However, when it's third-and-6, you can count on him walling off his defender, attacking the ball and holding on through contact. That's why his offensive coordinator and quarterback are going to love him at the next level.

    He reminds me of: Freiermuth reminds me of Hunter Henry coming out of Arkansas. Both guys were good athletes, but they weren't ultra-twitched up and explosive. Henry was better as a run blocker, but they share similar route-running savvy and football instincts. They have strong, reliable hands and they are outstanding options on third down and in the red zone. Henry has emerged as one of the premier TEs in the AFC. He received the franchise tag from the Chargers this offseason and is due to collect a big payday next offseason. Freiermuth has some work to do to get to that level, but it is attainable.
     
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    https://withthefirstpick.com/2020/12/22/pat-freiermuth-declares-2021-nfl-draft/

    Pat Freiermuth brings Gronk-like skills to 2021 NFL Draft

    by Felix Davila1 month ago

    A Gronk-incarnate is 2021 NFL Draft bound
    Last Sunday, one of college football’s most impressive athletes declared for the 2021 NFL Draft. Pat Freiermuth, the distinguished tight end of the Penn State Nittany Lions, made the announcement on Twitter.

    It’s been a long time coming too. Since the beginning of his football career, Pat Freiermuth has been a highly decorated and recognized athlete who stood out and dreamed of an NFL career. Attending The Brooks School, a private school in Massachusetts that has never produced an NFL talent until now, he made his mark.

    He was named the team’s most valuable player, became a five-year letterman, and was considered a top tight end in the nation as he was recruited by plenty of college programs. By many associated with the school and in town, Freiermuth was seen as a rare player that elevated the program. Per the Centre Daily Times:



    But Freiermuth’s impact at the Brooks School goes beyond the stacked stat sheet. The Merrimac native was a teammate, friend and classmate, someone the whole community could get behind. He elevated a program, remained a leader on the basketball team even after hanging up his sneakers and stayed with the school when most would have left.

    He officially committed to Penn State in 2018.

    After remaining with the Nittany Lions through a turbulent 4-5 season this year and with worries of COVID-19 hanging over the nation, Freiermuth ended his career with a shoulder injury but is expected to be ready for the grind that is draft season. He now heads to the NFL, finishing college with 92 receptions for 1,185 yards and 16 receiving touchdowns. What does the tight end bring to the table for a potential NFL team?

    Freiermuth boasts a well-rounded game that is tailor-made for any NFL scheme
    During his time at Penn State, Pat Freiermuth earned the name “Baby Gronk” and it was for good reason. Outside of wearing the same number (#87), Freiermuth owns a large, rocked out frame with a listed size of 6-5 and 258 pounds. Adding to the looks, Freiermuth plays with the same intensity seen from the future Hall of Famer.

    First of all, he’s a feisty blocker, keeping a square frame and hands inside but constantly fighting to keep his man contained. He shows better propensity for blocking than most NFL prospects coming out of college, and is ideal for any down and distance to contribute to the point of attack, especially as a leaker in goal-line situations. Whether a run or pass play with max protection calls, he can be an asset.

    But Freiermuth’s bread and butter is the mismatch he presents in the passing game. With his size, defensive backs struggle to handle him at the catch point, and with his athleticism, linebackers cannot adequately cover him either. He has lined up all over the place for Penn State too, showing the value he presents as a weapon for any scheme. Offensive coordinators will love his hands too, consistently securing passes away from his body, especially in those contested situations.



    His best trait is his route running. For his size and position, he demonstrates solid head fakes, good variance in his pace on routes to sell misdirection, and great ability to attack the ball in the air with defenders hanging on him. His strength stands out in the open field as well, able to adjust to the ball and immediately into yards after the catch, taking contact, seamlessly. Any team picking Freiermuth is going to be able to find an immediate place for him to make an impact in their passing attack.

    From Arizona to Jacksonville, Freiermuth fits any scheme.
     
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    He's 6'6 though..
     
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    https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/kyle-pitts/SZFJcdG3nL

    Kyle Pitts is the best TE in this draft and a real matchup nightmare, but we probably have zero chance of getting him.

    KYLE PITTS
    TE, Florida

    • CONF SEC - East
    • JERSEY #--
    • CLASS Junior
    • HT 6'5"
    • DOB --
    • WT 239 lbs

    ANALYST'S REPORTS

    Reid

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      As a former quarterback, Kyle Pitts’ journey to tight end started one day at summer football camp while at Temple. Moved to tight end in an experimental role, his future remained there following that day. At Florida, he became a focal point of the team’s offense. From multiple platforms he proved to be a dominant option in the passing game as well as a serviceable threat as a run blocker. At 6-foot-6, he plays just as big as his size indicates. More in the role of a big receiver, Pitts can align outside, in the slot, or place his hand in the dirt in-line. As an F tight end, his combination of size, athleticism, and hands makes him a multi-level threat for creative offensive coordinators. As a run blocker, he’s sustainable and willing as a one-on-one blocker, but also isn’t afraid to get his face dirty in the box, either. Pitts will need to go to a team that can use him in creative ways with an outside-the-box thinker orchestrating the offense that allows his assets to shine.

      Ideal Role: Pitts is best served to be cross-trained as both a wide receiver and tight end as he has lots of value at both spots on the depth chart.

      Scheme Fit: The former Gator’s best scheme fit is as an “F” tight end, which means he’s used outside, in the slot, and in-line in multiple ways in both the running and passing game.

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    https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/brevin-jordan/YJXdnPGqe1

    BREVIN JORDAN
    TE, Miami

    • CONF Atlantic Coast - Coastal
    • JERSEY #--
    • CLASS Junior
    • HT 6'3"
    • DOB 07/16/2000
    • WT 245 lbs
    ANALYST'S REPORTS
    Marino

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      Miami tight end Brevin Jordan is a dynamic weapon that grew incrementally each season in college and 2020 revealed a player that is much more prepared to claim a meaningful role in the NFL. The Canes used Jordan all over the formation including in-line, from the slot, and out of the backfield as both a receiver and blocker and he should do the same at the next level. As a receiver, Jordan brings an exciting blend of size, athleticism, and ball skills that make him dangerous at all levels of the field. He’s a monster after the catch and challenging the seam. While his route tree expanded in 2020, there is still room to grow in terms of timing and technique as a route-runner. Jordan is a highly competitive blocker that is mostly effective, but adding more functional strength and technique to help him stay square to blocks will be important to contribute positively as a blocker in the NFL. Jordan projects as an F tight end in the NFL that has a chance to be a dangerous weapon if used correctly.

      Ideal Role: Starting tight end that is used in a variety of alignments as a receiver and blocker that receives targets at all levels of the field.

      Scheme Fit: F tight end.

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    Ya but skinny like a rake
     
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    Freiermuth handicapped by terrible QB play, is a Gesecki clone not a bad thing but not a 1st rounder
     
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    I thought he was 6'7"
     
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    I knew you were a Penn State guy so I was interested in your take. That article calls him "Gronk incarnate" but it sounds like you dont agree with that
     
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    In madden he's 6'5. I guess it's a mystery.
     
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    He opted out, then came back, QBing was horrendous, he got hurt, it was a lost year, the year before he was very good in the red zone but he's no Gronk, Browning
     
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    I could be mistaken, I always thought he was 6'7"
     
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    I'm only playing, but in madden he is really listed at 6'5. He's a redzone monster.

    In real life however, all the draft profiles I read have him listed at 6'6.

    Either way, he doesn't seem that skinny to me. What about Robby Anderson and his "size"?
     
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    I thought he was well built and tough but he's no Gronk
     
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    Besides Kelce, nobody is what Gronk was.
     
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    Gronk raised his game in the Super Bowl
     

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