At the tight end position in the 2021 NFL Draft pool, there is a clear front runner for the top-billed player at the position: Florida TE Kyle Pitts. Having seen what he is capable of last year in Florida’s offense as a pass catcher, it’s not hard to see why teams are lining up to make him their first-round pick, even if his skills match more of a pass catcher than a true dual-threat NFL tight end.
That being said, the fight for the second tight end taken will be interesting to watch. Pro Football Focus has Penn State’s Pat Freiermuth as their second-ranked tight end, with Brevin Jordan third, BC’s Hunter Long fourth, and UVa’s Tony Poljan fifth.