The NFL scouting combine is over, and one of the things that can be taken away from the week-long event is the quality and depth of the tight end class. Led by Iowa standouts T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant, the position group projects to be one of the deepest and most talented in recent memory — one that could see as many as three of its members get drafted in the first round; at least that’s what ESPN’s Todd McShay believes.
McShay released his latest mock draft earlier today and three tight ends go in the first 32 selections: the aforementioned Hockenson and Fant join the Green Bay Packers (#12) and Los Angeles Rams (#31), respectively, while a third tight end gets picked by the New England Patriots:
Irv Smith Jr.