With the dumpster fire that was Northwestern’s 2021 season now in the rear view mirror, we’re taking a look at how each of the position groups performed in the 3-9 season. Next up: the tight ends.

Overall Grade: C-

Following John Raine’s solid season under then-new offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian in 2020, expectations were relatively high for the tight ends, a group that returned with more experience than most position groups on the team. Those expectations were dashed just a few games in.

Much like this season’s situation at quarterback, no tight end in the position group was able to step up to replace last year’s transfer starter this season.