The 6-6, 250-pound tight end has failed to play up to the gold jacket projections that accompanied his arrival in Atlanta as the fourth overall pick in the 2021 draft. Sure, he made the Pro Bowl as a rookie, eclipsing 1,000 yards receiving in Year 1, but the production since has been underwhelming. Despite possessing receiver-like route-running ability and ball skills, Pitts has not created or exploited the mismatches many envisioned when evaluating him coming out of Florida. In a contract year with big-armed quarterback Michael Penix Jr. under center, can Pitts showcase “take over the game” ability?
