5 Under The Radar Tight Ends in Ohio

The tight end position has evolved over the past couple of years, from what was considered an "extra" offensive lineman. It has now has evolved to a position that requires a dynamic threat where you can play as an "inline" tight end and also flex out into the slot. Here are 5 under radar athletes at the tight end position in the state of Ohio! <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34272" first="Garrett" last="Jostworth"] 6-4 230 Cincinnatti Hills Catholic</strong> An athletic "flex" tight end that is comfortable working out as a slot wide receiver in his offense and shows the ability to transfer in and out of his routes in open space to create separation from coverage. He is smooth in his route running ability by transferring weight and sinking his hips and being able to find the open seam in the defense. He displays the ability to block well in space does not get overextended, and drives out the defender with good base and balance. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34239" first="Mitch" last="Raifsnider"] 6-8 245 Margaretta High School</strong> The Army commit has a giant frame in which he uses well to create good body positioning to be able to fight for the football while it’s in the air. He demonstrates consistent productivity while he has the ball in his hands and fights for every extra yard. He has the explosive characteristics to have a good quick step off the line and creates separation from man coverage. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34287" first="Nick" last="Kessler"] 6-6 225 Marysville High School</strong> The Illinois State commit displays a natural feel for route running, he makes quick hard cuts to transition in and out of his breaks to create separation from coverage and make key plays. A traditional "inline" tight end, he demonstrates the ability to seal off second-level defenders and be a consistent blocker in the run game. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34253" first="Dalen" last="Burney"] 6-5 215 St.Vincent-St. Marys </strong> A versatile athlete at the tight end position (who is also committed to Akron), demonstrates the ability to line up in multiple spots in the offense to create mismatches for the opposing defense. He has good ball skills and is aggressive and high points the football while it’s in the air and makes the tough catches when needed. He demonstrates the ability and willingness to lock onto defenders and drive them with good leverage and hand placement in the run game. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="40886" first="TJ" last="Winston"] 6-5 210 Anthony Wayne High School</strong> A tall athletic tight end that explodes off the ball and is a tenacious blocker in the run game. He demonstrates the ability to have a wide catch radius and makes sure to see the ball all the way in to make a secure catch. He is consistently productive when the ball is in his hands by getting extra yards after the catch.