2025 Tight Ends to Watch
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The talented group of tight ends make catches and block to open lanes for the running backs on the running plays. The prospects in the review are a combination of size and athleticism. The tight ends in the review are…
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Continue ReadingThe talented group of tight ends make catches and block to open lanes for the running backs on the running plays. The prospects in the review are a combination of size and athleticism. The tight ends in the review are the best in the class.
Gus Ritchey Gus Ritchey 6'3" | 245 lbs | TE Cary | 2025 State NC – TE, 6’3″ 245 (No. 1 TE, No. 11 Overall), Northwood HS. Gus ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He used his body to shield defenders while making catches in traffic. He displayed good technique while blocking defenders to open lanes for the running backs. Gus finished the past season with 39 receptions for 845 yards and 9 TDs. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders after the catch to gain additional yardage. He plays on both sides of the ball for his team. Gus finished the season with 67 total tackles, 23 tackles for losses, and 2 forced fumbles while playing defensive end. Gus has received several Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him throughout the year.
Najai Hines Najai Hines 6'8" | 230 lbs | TE South Garner | 2025 State NC – TE, 6’8″ 230 (No. 2 TE, No. 12 Overall), South Garner HS. Najai ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He used his length to make catches while in traffic. He played in five games during the past season. Najai finished the season with 15 receptions for 227 yards and 3 TDs. He has received Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him throughout the year.
Kaleb Morrow Kaleb Morrow 6'7" | 235 lbs | TE Apex | 2025 State NC – TE, 6’7″ 235 (No. 3 TE, No. 91 Overall), Apex HS. Kaleb ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He used his length to make catches while in traffic. He displayed good technique while blocking defenders to open lanes for the running backs. Kaleb finished the past season with 30 receptions for 382 yards and 2 TDs. He plays on both sides of the ball for his team. He finished the season with 15 total tackles and 4 tackles for losses. Kaleb has received D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him throughout the year.
Henry Anthony Henry Anthony 6'5" | 235 lbs | TE Cannon | 2025 State NC – TE, 6’5″ 230 (No. 4 TE, No. 92 Overall), Cannon HS. henry ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He used his body to shield defenders while making catches in traffic. Henry displayed good technique while blocking defenders to open lanes for the running backs. He finished the past season with 28 receptions for 364 yards and 3 TDs. Henry finished the season with 9 carries for 21 yards and 2 TDs. He finished the season with 385 total yards and 5 TDs. He plays on both sides of the ball for his team. Henry finished the season with 31 total tackles and 7 tackles for losses. He has received D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him throughout the year.
Corban Hall Corban Hall 6'3" | 220 lbs | TE Charlotte Christian | 2025 State NC – TE, 6’3″ 220 (No. 5 TE, No. 93 Overall), Charlotte Christian HS. Corban ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He does not go down after initial contact is made. He displayed good technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. Corban finished the past season with 22 receptions for 457 yards and 6 TDs. He plays on both sides of the ball for his team. He finished the season with 63 total tackles and 8.5 tackles for losses. Corban has received D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him throughout the year.
DeAngelo Hall DeAngelo Hall 6'3" | 220 lbs | TE Olympic | 2025 State NC – TE, 6’3″ 220 (No. 6 TE, No. 94 Overall), Olympic HS. DeAngelo ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders after the catch to gain additional yardage. He finished the past season with 36 receptions for 672 yards and 3 TDs. DeAngelo finished the season with 5 carries for 12 yards and 1 TD. He finished the season with 684 total yards and 4 TDs. The recruiting interest should start to pick up for him while participating in summer prospect camps.