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Eagles News: NFL insiders rank two Philadelphia tight ends in the top 10

Ranking the NFL’s top 10 tight ends for 2021: Execs, coaches, players make their picks - ESPN+
6) Goedert’s game is similar to Hockenson’s — multifaceted and effective. Per Pro Football Focus, Goedert is the only tight end in the NFL with receiving and run-blocking grades of 80.0 or higher since 2018. This stat was eye-popping: Goedert reached a maximum speed of 25.34 mph this season, per Next Gen Stats, the second-highest mark of any NFL player. “He kicked ass when we played them. Tough,” said a prominent NFL defensive coach. “He’s a handful off the line of scrimmage and downfield.