Today’s position preview is one of my favorite positions. The tight end has turned into a menacing presence in systems across the country, most notably the spread offense. We tend to see more downfield throws these days to tight ends in the seams, and a lot of those 6-foot-5 plus bodies are split out wide, creating mismatches against smaller defenders.
Matt Campbell loves to run the ball, and therefore we will see more play-action and use of the tight end this season.
At Toledo, Campbell often split the tight end out, spreading the defense and providing more space for the running backs to roam.