Georgia 2024 Top 50: Tight Ends

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The tight end position has grown and developed into a multi-faceted offensive weapon that allows offenses to create mismatches throughout the duration of a game. The ability to line up in different alignments whether it be in the slot or on the line, allows the tight end position to have multiple opportunities to create big plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 Georgia has six tight ends on the list and every one of them demonstrates the ability to be a reliable pass catcher in many facets of the passing game and the ability to be a key factor in the run game as a blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at the tight end group for the 2024 Georgia's Top 50!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='220729' first='Landen' last='Thomas'] - TE - Colquitt County (#7 Overall)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A quality deep threat when used - has the speed to beat LBs with ease</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>He can move the chains and has the skills to stand out in the red zone with sneaky foot speed and long stride to top producing tight end.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Looks to get involved downfield and will block multiple defenders on a single play when he can. Understands his role as a blocker.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='165725' first='Martavious' last='Collins'] - TE - Rome (#12 Overall)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Catches with his hands away from his frame. Strong hands to pull down the contested reception.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Super athletic and rangy, but can excel as a receiver and elevate an offense to the next level.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Capable of tracking passes from many angles. Good sideline awareness, taps quick feet to stay in-bounds.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/walter-matthews/">[player_tooltip player_id='321425' first='Walter' last='Matthews']</a> - TE - Hiram (#24 Overall)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has good hand-eye coordination and body control to turn and adjust to poorly thrown balls.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has quick feet and lateral agility to get open over the middle.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great vertical threat. Great at creating and finding an open window to be thrown the ball.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Long arms with a large catch radius</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/michael-smith/">[player_tooltip player_id='321437' first='Michael' last='Smith']</a> - TE - Calvary Day (#27 Overall)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very reliable target on passing downs. Very rarely drops a pass.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is great using his length to adjust to throws that are either under or overthrown.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great after the catch and frequently takes advantage of mismatches against LBs.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='321447' first='Kylan' last='Fox'] - TE - Grayson (#35 Overall)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Fox is a highly competitive player and quickly gets to the perimeter, blocking well in space and at the second level.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Catches well in traffic, shields the ball from defenders with his frame, and holds on despite being hit. Will fully extend, snatch, and stay in bounds.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Soft hands. Flashes good to very good tracking and overall body control to make catches outside of his frame.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='321435' first='Caleb' last='Odom'] - TE - Villa Rica (#38 Overall)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Odom is a highly competitive player and quickly gets to the perimeter, blocking well in space and at the second level.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>He's very good in contested-catch situations, using his frame effectively to make plays facing the quarterback. Odom also shows a knack for high-pointing the ball, consistently outmuscling defensive backs.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->