Spring Rankings Update: 2028 TE Report

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Identifying young tight ends is difficult, but we've tried our best to get out ahead of things and find some young in-line pass-catchers. As we continue our look at the 2028 class, we're looking at the tight ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a breakdown of every in-line pass-catcher in our rankings. Check out our 2028 TE report.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2028 TE Report</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1616145"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6849d156c95a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evans flashed as a freshman, catching 11 passes for 154 yards, with a great touchdown rate, scoring four times. He's a guy who is starting to get some recognition, especially after earning a Charlotte offer this spring. We expect him to take another step forward as a sophomore and we're expecting big things from the H-Back/tight end hybrid.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1665296"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6849d156c962c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crain put up a huge performance at the Carolinas Coaches' Combine, jumping over 31 inches and posting a sub-5 40. He has great size and is an explosive athlete. He has the ability to play both tight end and edge rusher and we're excited to see how he continues to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1616161"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6849d156c9677"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mahaffey led all freshman tight ends last season with 27 catches and 367 yards as a receiver. While he made his biggest impact on the defensive side of the ball (and we have him ranked there) he's going to continue to make an impact on offense as a reliable blocker and receiver. I like his game and think he'll continue to thrive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1616109"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6849d156c96b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Surles plays primary off the edge for Parkwood and didn't record stats as a tight end in 2024, but he has the body and athleticism to make a future impact at the position. There's plenty of projection here, but if Surles doesn't put on the necessary weight to thrive on the edge, I think he could find a strong home at tight end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Other 2028 TEs to Track</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1296452' first='Landen' last='Shields'], </strong>Murphy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1666169' first='Wesley' last='Hollabaugh']</strong>, Providence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->