NFL Analysis
3/20/24
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2024 NFL Draft: Ranking Top 7 Tight End Prospects
The 2024 NFL Draft features one of the most exciting tight end prospects in recent memory. But how much depth does this tight end class have? Is there a mid-round diamond in the rough waiting to be discovered?
Here's a look at our top seven tight end prospects.
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RANKING 2024 Tight End PROSPECTS
7. Jack Westover, Washington 
Big Board Rank: 159
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 243
Jack Westover projects as a backup TE who fits best as an H-TE in a cross-heavy scheme. He is well-built but lacks the position's desired length. He is a natural athlete who moves fluidly in space and has very reliable hands to make difficult adjustments to off-target balls. Westover is primarily a checkdown option. He lacks the ability to threaten defenses deep and is limited after the catch.
There is room for growth as he is a late bloomer, but he lacks suddenness and struggles to create consistent separation, which is even more important with his lack of size.
As a blocker, he can hold his own, with more success as a run blocker than a pass blocker. He does a good job of squaring up and shows sound fundamentals, but he lacks the true power to drive players off the ball. He should be a core special teamer.
>> READ MORE: Westover's Full Scouting Report
6. Dallin Holker, Colorado St. 
Big Board Rank: 72
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 241
Dallin Holker projects as a low-end starting H-TE. He can use his abilities as a pass catcher while he fills out some of the gaps in his blocking abilities. He is comfortable being an in-line TE and would be best used in a zone-blocking scheme where he can get to the second level.
On third downs, he has the versatility to be moved around and work out of stacks to create mismatches or draw multiple defenders to free up other receivers. His size, length and physicality can make him a core member of all special teams units.
>> READ MORE: Holker's Full Scouting Report
5. Cade Stovar, Ohio State 
Big Board Rank: 71
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 247
Cade Stover projects as a low-end starting tight end as an H with his receiving ability. He can be a reliable pass catcher and a safety valve for a quarterback. Stover will benefit from being hidden as a blocker in the run game as he continues to develop his all-around blocking ability.
On third downs, he will be best suited to playing in the slot, where he can work the short-to-intermediate area of the field. He has the background as a special teams player earlier in his career when he was a defender and can contribute there at the next level.
>> READ MORE: Stovar's Full Scouting Report
4. Jared Wiley, TCU 
Big Board Rank: 68
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 249
Jared Wiley projects as a starting H-TE who fits best in a mesh-heavy passing attack, operating out of the slot. He is a versatile player who looks comfortable all over the field. His reliable hands will make him a great safety net on third down and in the red zone.
He can be used as a blocker without too much worry, but likely will not drive defenders off the ball at the start. Wiley’s size and straight-line speed should allow him to contribute on special teams.
>> READ MORE: Wiley's Full Scouting Report
3. Theo Johnson, Penn State 
Big Board Rank: 64
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 259
Theo Johnson is a versatile, athletic player and projects best as a low-end starting Y-tight end with H ability if he improves his route running skills. He is a good run blocker and can match up with any defender on the field.
He can excel on third down as a run blocker in short-yardage situations and make an impact with his big catch radius and toughness after the catch. Johnson has the drive and toughness to be a special teams player if it is asked of him at the next level.
>> READ MORE: Johnson's Full Scouting Report
2. Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas 
Big Board Rank: 23
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 245
Ja'Tavion Sanders projects as a three-down starter in a spread offense where he can work primarily as a receiving threat. He will need to develop his skills as an inline blocker to reach his full potential.
On third downs, he can be schemed up in several different ways through motions or bunches to create an advantageous match-up to pick up first downs. His temperament for blocking out in space can make him a core member of all special teams units.
>> READ MORE: Sanders' Full Scouting Report
1. Brock Bowers, Georgia 
Big Board Rank: 8
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 243
Brock Bowers projects as a starting H-tight end at the next level with top-end three-down ability. He’s clearly a better H than Y, but he can play as a Y, especially if he gets a bit stronger. His ability to move all over the formation and create mismatches will allow him to contribute immediately to an NFL offense.
On third downs, allowing him to line up in the formation and even go in motion will best utilize his skill set. A strong special teams player in college, his speed and toughness translate well to contributing to some units at the next level.
>> READ MORE: Bowers' Full Scouting Report
