It\u2019s NFL Draft Season! Before you read, some important context\u2026<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve ranked these players based on the Eagles\u2019 needs and scheme fit. So while I may rate player \u2018X\u2019 higher than player \u2018Y\u2019 on pure talent, \u2018Y\u2019 could rank higher here due to fit or need. Focus more on tiers than exact order. Players in the same tier have similar grades, with minimal separation. I may note injury or off-field concerns, but they aren\u2019t factored into rankings that often due to limited information. If a player isn\u2019t listed, I haven\u2019t evaluated them yet. I\u2019ll try to get to as many prospects as possible.<\/p>\n
You can find more on my podcast, and I\u2019ll be releasing some videos on these prospects over on Patreon<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Eagles\u2019 tight end room currently sits at Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, and new signing Johnny Mundt. That looks like a serviceable group on paper, but there\u2019s no guarantee all three are here beyond this year, and none of them represents a long-term answer as a complete, every-down tight end. There\u2019s still room for a young tight end to come in and develop, and depending on how the offseason shakes out, that role could grow quickly. The ideal target profile remains a player who can hold up as an inline blocker, contribute in the run game, and develop as a receiving option over time. Pure receiving tight ends without credible blocking ability are a harder sell for me based on what we saw last year.<\/p>\n Overall: One of the most intriguing offensive weapons in this class. Sadiq is a fluid move tight end whose speed and athleticism create genuine mismatches as a vertical threat. His combination of size, speed, and willingness to block is rare for the position. He\u2019s a matchup nightmare.<\/p>\n Eagles Thoughts: I don\u2019t think Sadiq will make it to 23, but I would love him there if he does. Finding elite tight ends is hard, and a player with his speed, athleticism, and willingness to block is always going to be worth a look.<\/p>\n 2. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt<\/p>\n Overall: A highly productive receiving tight end whose ball skills and route running make him a genuine weapon in the passing game. However, his size and limited inline-blocking ability limit his overall profile and raise questions about how a team deploys him on early downs.<\/p>\n Eagles Thoughts: I\u2019ve told myself I don\u2019t want a tight end like this anymore, and then I turn on the film. I\u2019m obsessed with blocking tight ends right now, but Stowers would add something real to this roster. You just have to have a clear plan for him. I could understand it in the second round, but the blocking concern doesn\u2019t go away.<\/p>\n Overall: A versatile tight end whose movement skills and route running allow him to function as a receiving chess piece. His size suggests he could contribute more as an inline blocker, but the tape doesn\u2019t back that up yet, so there\u2019s real projection involved in his blocking development.<\/p>\n Eagles Thoughts: Klare has the size and physical tools to develop into a good all-around tight end, but right now, he\u2019s a Round 3 player for me. The blocking projection is significant, and I\u2019d want to see more explosive downfield catches before committing to him any higher.<\/p>\n Overall: Delp has one of the most complete profiles of any tight end in this class. He can line up in the slot, as an H-back, or as an inline blocker, giving offensive coordinators genuine alignment flexibility. He may not have TE1 upside (although I\u2019m not sure he\u2019s far off), but he could be an excellent TE2. The lack of production is the major concern given his pedigree.<\/p>\n Eagles Thoughts: Opinions on Delp are all over the place because the production is so limited. I think that limited production could push him to the third round, and at that price, I\u2019d be a big fan. He\u2019s one of my personal target players for this team at the right value.<\/p>\n Overall: A physical inline tight end whose strength and blocking ability define his role, but he brings receiving upside alongside some impressive athletic traits. His major limitation is short arms and a restricted catch radius, which will put some teams off him completely.<\/p>\n Eagles Thoughts: This is exactly the kind of profile I want the Eagles to target. Roush is a physical blocker who can break tackles and has the athleticism to suggest his receiving role can genuinely grow over time. This is probably above consensus, but I like him at the back end of Day 2. One of my personal favorite targets for this team, alongside Delp.<\/p>\n Overall: A big receiving tight end whose size, movement skills, and impressive catch radius make him a clear passing-game weapon. He has the frame to develop as a blocker, giving him a more complete long-term profile than most pure receiving tight ends in this class.<\/p>\n Eagles Thoughts: Joly is primarily a receiving tight end right now, and his catch radius and size are real assets that could push him into the back end of Day 2. He has some great traits for the position, and his frame gives you reason to believe the blocking can develop with time and coaching.<\/p>\n Overall: Trigg plays more like a big wide receiver than a traditional tight end, and he\u2019ll need to develop as a blocker to become a full-time contributor at the next level. He has an absurd catch radius, but questions remain around his separation ability and explosiveness after the catch.<\/p>\n Eagles Thoughts: This isn\u2019t the profile I want the Eagles to prioritize, and although Trigg has genuine talent, he\u2019s more of a Round 4 option than a Day 2 investment. The blocking development required is significant, but I can respect some of the receiving ability.<\/p>\n Overall: A productive receiving tight end whose route-running and hands make him a reliable passing-game option with some decent movement traits. His lack of inline strength is a problem, but he blocks with real effort and willingness, which at least gives you something to develop.<\/p>\n Eagles Thoughts: I like Endries at the start of Day 3 as a potentially solid receiving tight end who has the work ethic to develop as a blocker if he can add strength. The effort is there; the question is whether the physical tools can catch up.<\/p>\n Overall: A decent route runner whose lack of size and length means he could end up functioning more as an H-back than a true inline tight end at the next level. He\u2019s a scheme-dependent player who needs the right system to maximize his limited physical profile.<\/p>\n Eagles Thoughts: I wasn\u2019t overly impressed with Royer, and I think it will take a creative offensive mind to get the best out of him. He\u2019s a mid-Day 3 player for me. Fine as a late-round developmental piece, but not someone I\u2019d be targeting with any urgency.<\/p>\n Thank you for reading! 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