Class of 2023: Tight End Takeover in Top 10
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With the end of the 2022 class year coming up soon, the class of 2023 is beginning to take shape. This year’s class is loaded with talent on both sides of the ball, but the tight end position shines bright…
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Continue ReadingWith the end of the 2022 class year coming up soon, the class of 2023 is beginning to take shape. This year’s class is loaded with talent on both sides of the ball, but the tight end position shines bright within the top 10 ranks in the class.
Duce Robinson Duce Robinson 6'6" | 230 lbs | TE Pinnacle | 2023 State AZ | Tight End | 6’6″ 225 lbs | Pinnacle | 2023
Duce Robinson Duce Robinson 6'6" | 230 lbs | TE Pinnacle | 2023 State AZ is the top-rated recruit in Arizona, and the number one rated tight end in the country, and for good reason. He did everything for his team last season. They lined him up in the slot and ran over the middle crossing routes, he lined up wide and flew by defenders for deep balls, and even lined up in the wildcat at took direct snaps for touchdowns. He is versatile, great after the catch, and I love how he uses his body to veer off defenders for difficult catches. He shields off corners with his big frame and can catch any ball that is thrown his way. At his size, he is nearly unstoppable once you get the ball in his hands. Robinson has offers from major D1 schools and deservingly so and will be scoring touchdowns all year for Pinnacle.
This man @Ducerobinson2 was unstoppable today.
More on the Arizona prospect soon. pic.twitter.com/wHxIUtPQLo
— Brooks Austin (@BrooksAustinBA) July 2, 2021
Jackson Bowers Jackson Bowers 6'5" | 230 lbs | TE Mountain View | 2023 State AZ | Tight End | 6’5″ 225 lbs | Mountain View | 2023
Jackson Bowers Jackson Bowers 6'5" | 230 lbs | TE Mountain View | 2023 State AZ is a traditional tight end that can catch and block tremendously. Bowers did damage in the middle of the field last year, averaging over eighteen yards a catch. Bowers lined up more in the slot and on the end of the line of scrimmage, which allowed him to be a force in the run and passing game. I love his blocking ability, being able to down block on run plays, and he also blocks very well out in space when split out wide. This allows him to succeed in the play action game. He has very strong hands which helps him catch in tight spaces in the middle of the field and was a go to recieving option down on the goal line for Mountain View high school. I would like to see Bowers out wide a little more and branch out and run more stick routes to maximize his potential.
Top 7 what’s the move???? @bangulo @247Sports pic.twitter.com/y6tYdx7dFg
— Jackson Bowers (@jackson_bow3rs) April 24, 2022
Matthew Klopfenstein Matthew Klopfenstein 6'5" | 230 lbs | TE Horizon | 2023 State AZ | Tight End | 6’5″ 225 lbs | Horizon | 2023
The first thing I noticed when I turned on Klopenstein’s tape is the speed off the line of scrimmage. At his size, he should not be that fast coming off the ball, but he is. Big, strong kid who plays split out wide more than with his hand on the ground, but don’t let that fool you because he does both very well. His double move ability is first class, and his cuts at the top of his routes are super clean as well. His deep ball ability is also a crucial asset and shows it off during last season by constantly beating multiple defenders deep for touchdowns. I would love to see him continue his route running and continue to show that love for blocking that he has, and he will be a threat all year long.
OFFICIALLY COMMITTED TO BAYLOR UNIVERSITY!💚💛@CoachDaveAranda @coachgrimey @BrandonHuffman @ChadSimmons_@Tyler_Bolfing @azdolphinsfb @ahunt90 @bangulo @litten_andy pic.twitter.com/5dFwuSjT1m
— Matthew Klopfenstein (@Matthew_Klop) April 7, 2022
We usually don’t get the privilege of having multiple star tight ends lead the way in a recruiting class, so this year’s class is special. With Duce leading the way, along with the talent of Bowers and Klopfenstein, the class of 2023 is in good hands going forward into summer camps and the start of the season.