MD/DC Tight End Sleepers

We went in-depth and looked at some hidden gem tight end prospects from both Washington D.C. and Maryland. The following prospects had strong junior seasons and could see their recruitment heat up with a big senior year.  Here’s who you need to know! <hr /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="90586" first="Brian" last="Jester"], 6’4, 245, Tuscarora, MD</strong> A physical presence who can dominate with both his pure size and strength. Jester is a major threat off play-action and more than willing to take a hit when going across the middle. On tape, he’s shown a powerful lower-half that he uses to barrel through tackle attempts and a nasty stiff-arm that can put defenders in the dirt. He’s a high effort blocker in the run game who will give you all he’s got from whistle to whistle. Jester has his best ball ahead of him and has some serious tools that you can work with. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/8183505/605fbae48cd5650c8489c90b" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <strong>Cameron Ball, 6’6, 235, Gonzaga, D.C.</strong> Ball is a technician when in-line and shows quick hands &amp; adequate hand placement off the snap. He’s a natural knee bender that can create movement off double teams and knows when to work up to second-level defenders. He plays nasty and has an edge to him. He’s equipped with plenty of knee drive that assists him in finishing off blocks. He shows no issues blocking in space and has the lateral movement skills to re-direct against counter moves. If Ball shows on tape that he can get it done in the passing game this fall, I think his stock is bound to rise quickly. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12720076/6082a1f70dc00004a471a2c5" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <strong>Josh Jennings, 6’5, 230, Good Counsel, MD</strong> Jennings shows a solid punch on tape and loves down block situations. He’s quick out of his stance when asked to pass block and can provide plenty of value as the sixth or seventh man in the protection. He plays with a low pad level, will roll his hips on contact &amp; punch on a rise on the breastplate. He’s shown soft hands in traffic and the ability to work all three parts of the field. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11693727/607afb4a1763531850ed5eef" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="90615" first="Justin" last="McGraw"], 6’2, 210, Wootton, MD</strong> McGraw effortlessly works through reroutes and will get right back onto his path. He moves exceptionally well and will challenge linebackers with his speed. He’s a gifted enough route runner to split out in the slot and has shown he’s lethal in quick game concepts. He’s a strong inline blocker, which naturally helps him sneak out off of play-action. Mcgraw shows phenomenal body control and is a stout deep ball tracker with excellent concentration. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11824115/5e31f1e95cb38510789580db" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>