Pass blocking is an overlooked aspect of the RB and TE positions. Here is how the NY Jets’ RBs and TEs fare in the facet.
In the 2020 NFL season, running backs pass-blocked on 10.5% of their offensive snaps. Tight ends pass-blocked on 8.3% of their offensive snaps. Altogether, running backs and tight ends combined for 7,336 pass-blocking snaps.
That’s a fairly large chunk of football that does not get talked about much in the NFL community.
Pass blocking is an important aspect of playing RB or TE at any level of football.