The 2022 NFL Draft (April 28-30) doesn’t have a generational talent at the tight end position as it did last year with Falcons TE Kyle Pitts, so expectations should be tempered. That said, there are quite a few Day 2 prospects who, given the right offense and an early edge on the depth chart, could surprise us – and have an impact in fantasy.
Rookie tight ends rarely deliver fantasy results in Year 1. Even the aforementioned Pitts was thought of as a bit of a dud despite posting 68 receptions for 1,026 yards and one touchdown. The Falcons left a lot to be desired in 2021, so some positive touchdown production should give fantasy managers high hopes.