Tight end is such a weird position at this level because most young players are either more like big receivers being put in a three-point stance or more like extra linemen pretending to run routes every now and then. Jayden Windom Jayden Windom 6'3" | 220 lbs | TE Red Mountain | 2028 State AZ already feels more complete than that. The frame jumps out first, but what makes him interesting is he doesn’t play soft with it. He’ll actually mix it up in the run game, stay engaged as a blocker, and give you something there instead of just treating blocking like a quick side job before the route starts. But the receiving upside is really where this gets fun. He moves better than you expect for a younger tight end with that kind of size, and there are flashes on tape where you can see the mismatch potential starting to show up. Not just underneath stuff either. He can get vertical and can really run after the catch. The best part of the eval, honestly, is that he still feels early in the process. There’s still plenty of room for him to grow. But that’s what makes him such a good spring ball watch right now. The hard part — the frame, movement skills, willingness to block, flashes as a pass catcher — is already there. Now it’s about seeing how quickly the polish catches up, because if it does, this is the kind of player that could start climbing up boards really fast.

Prototypical size, length, and frame for the position at 6’4”, 220 lbs. with the body type to continue adding strength without sacrificing mobility. Displays a well-rounded skill set as both a pass catcher and in-line blocker. Operates primarily in the short to intermediate areas of the field showing strong awareness versus zone coverage and an instinctive ability to settle into soft spots and present a reliable target. Shows strong, confident hands and transitions quickly from catch to run, getting square up the field to generate yards after the catch. As a blocker, plays with power and intent, capable of executing a variety of block types effectively. Shows the ability to line up defenders in space, engage with proper leverage, and sustain blocks through the whistle. Debuts in the rankings at #35 overall and the second ranked TE. No offers yet but expect a bump in recruitment as the cycle progresses.

Windom may just be a sophomore, but he’s already carving out a role as a big-bodied tight end who can impact the game in multiple ways. At 6’3” with a sturdy frame, he gives Red Mountain a boundary presence who complements Airreon’s vertical speed, boxing out defenders on slants and digs and providing a reliable target in the red zone. What makes him stand out, though, is his willingness to get dirty in the blocking game — he’s strong and committed to sealing edges, which not only springs runs but also makes defenders hesitate when he sells a block before slipping out as a receiving option. That combo of size, physicality, and effort makes him a real asset, and while he wasn’t heavily targeted in this one, his impact was still felt both in the passing game and in how he helped set the tone in the run game.