Show-Me 7v7 Tight-Ends Who’ve Shined
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Here are a few of the top tight ends I have watched in 7v7 action this spring. Jack Utz Jack Utz 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE Platte County | 2026 State MO 2026 – Epic 7 Platte CountyThe 6’5″…
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Continue ReadingHere are a few of the top tight ends I have watched in 7v7 action this spring.
Jack Utz
Jack
Utz
6'4" | 220 lbs | TE
Platte County | 2026
State
MO
2026 – Epic 7
Platte County
The 6’5″ 230 Utz runs extremely, has good speed, and did a nice job with his route running and finding space and getting separation to get open. He’s a big target with very sure hands and reeled in every pass I saw thrown near him. Very impressive performance. Already holds multiple D1 offers and that number will continue to increase.
Robby Preckel
Robby
Preckel
6'3" | 230 lbs | ATH
Lafayette | 2025
State
MO
2025 – Boom Football
Lafayette
A real physical specimen at 6’3″ 230 with 4.6 forty speed who uses his size and strength to his advantage, but who also shows a lot of skill as a receiver as well. Very impressive body control and ability to change direction and lose defenders. Made a lot of plays in the intermediate and on deep balls with the ability to get behind his defender pretty easily. He already has a few D1 offers and will see his recruiting profile increase the more coaches that get to see him in person.
Kyle Cotton
Kyle
Cotton
6'2" | 245 lbs | TE
St. Charles West | 2025
State
MO
2025 – ESA Flight
St. Charles West
One of my favorite players to watch in 7v7 action. Kyle is 6’3″ 245-250 but is quick, nimble and fast. Runs routes like a smaller WR and has the athleticism to make defenders miss and made extra yards after the catch using those abilities, Kyle made his grabs look easy with his great hands, including difficult catches. He impressed both his teammates and opponents with his talents. Definite college prospect schools need to get after.
Jack Brown
Jack
Brown
6'5" | 205 lbs | TE
Francis Howell Central | 2027
MO
2027 – Boom Football
Francis Howell Central
The next big time TE prospect who is already receiving interest from FBS schools, Brown is another big target who looks like a receiver running and with his route running. He looked open most of the time but wasn’t targeted as much as he should have been. Especially at 6’5″ 197 with 4. 7 forty speed. He made it count when the ball was thrown his way and showed good hands and the ability to go get the ball whether at it’s highest point or lay out on an under thrown pass. Is still learning and growing physically. Had a nice freshman season and contributed a lot on offense and defense. Look for a breakout year in 2024.