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Fantasy Football: Can Kyle Pitts Buck the Trend of Slow Starts for NFL Tight Ends?

New Atlanta Falcons rookie tight end Kyle Pitts was a dominant force in college.

Despite playing just 21 games as a starter, Pitts etched his name in among the greats at a storied college football program. He ranks top-30 in all-time receiving yards for the Florida Gators, just outside that in receptions, is tied for 12th in receiving touchdowns, and sits just outside the top-20 in yards per reception.

He did all of that as a tight end.

Pitts capped his college career off by winning the 2020 John Mackey award (top tight end) and also became the first tight end in history named a Fred Biletnikoff award (top wide receiver) finalist.