Tight ends often are overlooked at the NFL draft. Few are first-rounders, but down the line the position usually has a lot of value in most pro offenses.
The Miami Dolphins currently have a big hole to fill at tight end, as quarterback Ryan Tannehill needs a big, reliable safety valve in the middle of the field. Dolphins coach Adam Gase has made good use of tight ends in previous stops with the Denver Broncos (Julius Thomas) and Chicago Bears (Martellus Bennett), but he didn’t get the same production from that position in his first year in Miami.