5 Tight Ends Flying Under the Radar #TN2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The #TN2024 tight end class has players with a bunch of different play styles. After watching the film, plenty of the TE's seem to be flying under the radar. College teams should be able to find some gems in this class that will fit their team.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["258675"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='258675' first='Blake' last='Ragsdale'] is a complete tight end with the versatility to make an impact in the running and passing game. He excels after the catch with good field vision and athleticism. His fluidity and lower body movement skills are very noticeable on tape. Willing blocker and technically sound, Ragsdale is a very good blocker that understands his responsibilities and uses leverage to his advantage. He is instinctive attacking the seam vs zone coverage and has a good feel in scramble drill.rnrnu003cstrongu003eJunior Film: u003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11595113/6351aa86ff0c400b581cee15u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/11595113/6351aa86ff0c400b581cee15u003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["316775"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='316775' first='Chad' last='Barham'] primarily player wide receiver at Chester County High School but his skill set translates to being a tight end at the next level. He is a very good athlete and excels working vertically down the field. 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Good in contested catch situations, Barham uses his play strength and catch radius to make spectacular plays on errant throws.rnrnu003cstrongu003eJunior Film: u003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11371335/636ad12119a53f0f947f1cb8u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/11371335/636ad12119a53f0f947f1cb8u003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["285359"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='285359' first='Daniel' last='Green'] is a big body tight end that destroys defenders in the run game. He is technically sound with a good base and hand usage when run blocking. 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In the passing game, he is a good threat to score in the red zone and is a smart player working vs zone coverage.rnrnu003cstrongu003eJunior Film: u003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11462145/633485ea5b3e310300471e61u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/11462145/633485ea5b3e310300471e61u003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["433153"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='433153' first='Carson' last='Pruitt'] is another player with WR/TE versatility. He shows very good play speed and overall has good movement skills. 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Elkins is also consistent blocking on the move and out in space. His technique is consistent, showing good hand usage in combination with his lower half to create movement. In the passing game, he is good pushing the seam and is comfortable vs zone coverage.  He uses his size to box out and showcases strong hands with a large catch radius to make difficult catches.rnrnu003cstrongu003eJunior Film: u003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14801589/63421f5a344920178837936cu0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/14801589/63421f5a344920178837936cu003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-648dd9c35ee97"} /-->