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TE Scouting Reports - 2025
Bird’s Eye View: Positional Analysis
The 2023 TE class is generally considered the best class to enter the league in decades and although this year's class is not on par with that class, there are two potential first round picks available in April - Tyler Warren (Penn State) and Colston Loveland (Michigan) - as well as half dozen more prototypical NFL TEs in regard to size, athleticism, and blocking ability to become immediate starters. Mason Taylor (LSU), Elijah Arroyo (Miami, Fl), Mitchell Evans (Notre Dame), Oronde Gadsden (Syracuse), Luke Lachey (Iowa), and Terrance Ferguson (Oregon) grade out as third round picks or higher in April.
Positional Grade: A
Elijah Arroyo / Miami, Fl
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Sam LaPorta / Detroit
Elijah Arroyo / Miami, Fl
6’4” / 245 / 33 & ¼” Arms / 81 & ¼” Wingspan
Possesses desired size for an in-line TE with a huge catch radius. Naturally athletic and fluid. Clean release off the LOS. Soft hands. More accomplished as a receiver than in-line blocker but has steadily improved throughout the season and blocked well during Senior Bowl practices. Needs to improve his ability as a perimeter blocker in the screen game. Lines up mostly in the slot and is a handful for slot CBs or LBs to handle in space. Very good acceleration and burst after the catch – too fast for most LBs to cover. Displays the ability to create separation at the break point. Nimble and quick for his size. Good leaping ability – developing the ability to high point the ball consistently.
Jalin Conyers / Texas Tech
6’3” / 263 / 33 & 5/8” Arms / 79 & 3/8” Wingspan
Transfer from Arizona State (via Oklahoma). Possesses an ideal combination of height, frame, length, and mass. Recruited as a QB and converted to TE in college. Powerful runner who gains YAC through leg drive and tenacity. Used as a wildcat QB and is difficult to stop in short yardage situations. Reliable hands – holds on to the ball through contact. Willing and competitive blocker. Not overly sudden or quick and can have difficulty getting separation against tight man coverage. Strength assists him in getting off the LOS but the lack of lateral agility hinders his release speed.
Jalin Conyers / Texas Tech
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Dalton Schultz / Houston
CJ Dippre / Alabama
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Tip Reiman / Arizona
CJ Dippre / Alabama
6’ 4 & 5/8” / 257 / 32 & ½” Arms / 80” Wingspan
​Transfer from Maryland. Looks the part with an NFL frame, height, length, and solid mass. Can extend and pluck the off-target pass. Flashes the ability to high point in traffic, take the hit, and secure the ball. Powerful runner after the catch who drives legs and makes you pay for making a tackle attempt. Physically powerful in-line blocker who excels in the run game. Has the size and strength to handle EDGEs and is one of the best pass blocking TEs available in April’s draft.
Mitchell Evans / Notre Dame
6’5 & ¼” / 256 / 32” Arms / 77 & 1/8” Wingspan
Big-framed TE with good mass and great length including a large catch radius. Runs solid routes and displays good technique to gain separation. Reliable hands. Developing his ability to high point the ball and win at the catch point. Average foot speed and quickness. Runs with power after the catch. Developing route runner who needs to improve route precision. Very competitive in-line blocker who plays with good leverage and a wide base. Lines up in-line, as an H-back, and out wide to create mismatches. Excellent football intelligence. Understands coverage concepts and runs appropriate routes based on man or zone coverage. Missed end of 2023 season with a knee injury that continued to bother Evans until midseason where his quickness out of his breaks noticeably improved.
Mitchell Evans / Notre Dame
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Pat Freiermuth / Pittsburgh
Harold Fannin / Bowling Green
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Kyle Pitts / Atlanta
Harold Fannin / Bowling Green
6’3 & 1/8” / 238 / 33 & ¼” Arms / 78 & ¾” Wingspan
Good height and frame but lacking some desired mass for in-line blocking – looks like a big WR. Very long arms and a large catch radius. Moves fluidly with great agility and quickness for his size. Very reliable hands. Separates easily against man coverage. YAC monster after the catch who gains yards with speed, agility, and power. Fast off the LOS and stresses the defense from the snap on. Mismatch piece against LBs and most safeties. Understands route concepts and leverages defenses effectively. Not asked to provide much in-line run blocking and is usually split out wide or in the slot. Lacks some desired core strength and power and is often overmatched blocking EDGEs on an island. Failed to adequately adjust to blitzers as a FB during the Senior Bowl.
Terrance Ferguson / Oregon
6’4 & 7/8” / 245 / 33 & ½” Arms / 80” Wingspan
​Possesses NFL size – excellent frame and length with long arms and solid mass with room to add more quality weight. Very long arms with a huge wingspan. Good leaping ability. Strong hands to make the clean catch away from his body. Athletic and light on his feet. Tough and physical in-line blocker who matches up well with speed off the edge. Needs to improve strength but battles and fights as a run blocker. Improving hands fighter. Dangerous after the catch gaining YAC through long strides and power. Ascending talent who played his best his last season in Eugene.
Terrance Ferguson / Oregon
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George Kittle / San Francisco
Thomas Fidone / Nebraska
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Cole Kmet / Chicago
Thomas Fidone / Nebraska
6’4 & 3/8” / 241 / 34” Arms / 82 & ½” Wingspan
Prototypical height, frame, and length. Huge wingspan. Covers ground with huge strides. Tough and works the middle of the field well. Solid route runner who uses nods and subtle movements to create separation. Good sideline awareness. Can take a big hit and hold on to the ball. Good hands. Gains YAC through power and tenacity. Flashes dominate blocking ability with the power and leg drive to engulf a smaller player.
Oronde Gadsden / Syracuse
6’4 & ¼” / 247 / 33 & 5/8” Arms / 81 & ¾” Wingspan
Very good height, frame, and length but lacking some desired mass and strength for in-line blocking. Son of former Miami Dolphin WR Oronde I. Very similar player to his father as a long, fast, well-coordinated receiver. Used primarily in the slot or lined up wide, playing a WR-like role, leaving in-line blocking duties to fellow TE, Dan Villari. Quick and uncovers easily against most LBs and safeties. Very good hands. Tough and willing to work the middle of the field, take the hit, and secures the ball. Typically wins at the catch point. Long strider who eats up ground after the catch. Used as an H-back in some sets and his lack of strength is evident when facing a good pass rusher. Missed most of 2023 season with injury. Dominated during practices and the game at the East-West Shrine Bowl.
Oronde Gadsden / Syracuse
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Noah Fant / Seattle
Rivaldo Fairweather / Auburn
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Chigoziem Okonkwo / Tennessee
Rivaldo Fairweather / Auburn
6’3 & 1/8” / 246 / 34 & ¼” Arms / 83 & 1/8” Wingspan
​Transfer from FIU. Very good combination of size and athleticism with desired height, frame, and long arms. Primarily lines up as an H-back or slot receiver, rarely playing as a traditional in-line TE. Quick off the LOS – very difficult to press. Very good route runner who creates mismatches against most LBs and safeties in coverage. Soft, reliable hands. Displays the ability to high point the ball in traffic and win the contested catch. Very good YAC ability due to combination of strength, quickness, and speed. Gives excellent effort as an in-line blocker but is mismatched against most EDGEs, although he is effective in picking up DBs in blitz packages.
Luke Lachey / Iowa
6’5 & 3/8” / 245 / 32 & 3/8” Arms / 79 & ¼” Wingspan
Possesses the desired size with an outstanding frame and very good length with adequate mass and room to add more. Athletic enough to be split out wide in some sets. Son of former NFL offensive lineman Jim Lachey (Washington). Competitive and hard working in-line blocker who works to sustain in the run game and is effective as a lead blocker out wide. Lack of strength exposed against a powerful EDGE. Needs to improve core strength. Excellent hands and concentration – very reliable hands catcher. Displays the ability to high point the ball and has very good leaping ability. Dangerous after the catch and has enough speed to beat most LBs and safeties. Typical Iowa TE – ready to play from day one.
Luke Lachey / Iowa
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Luke Musgrave / Green Bay
Colston Loveland / Michigan
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TJ Hockenson / Minnesota
Colston Loveland / Michigan
Prototypical height, frame, and mass for an in-line TE. Quick release off the LOS. Very good route runner with the ability to create separation at the break point. Very reliable hands catcher who displays the ability to catch contested catches. Capable of making the difficult catch due to fine body control. Tough and makes catches across the middle of the field. Athletic enough to line up out wide as a flanker. Difficult for any LB or safety to cover. Physical and fast after the catch – dangerous with the ball in space. Good blocker, especially in the run game, where he works to sustain. Generally effective as a run blocker due to effort but increasing his strength will only make him more effective. Ready to contribute, and possibly start, as a rookie.
Mark Redman / Louisville
Transfer from San Diego State (via Washington). Looks the part of an NFL TE – desired height, frame, and mass with a large wingspan. Very good hands. Solid route runner who understands how to leverage the field. Lines up in the slot in some sets. Good in-line blocker who plays with bend and leverage. Good sideline awareness. Experienced and smart.
Mark Redman / Louisville
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Will Dissly / LA Chargers
Mason Taylor / LSU
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Mark Andrews / Baltimore
Mason Taylor / LSU
6’4 &7/8” / 250 / 32 & ¾” Arms / 78 & ¼” Wingspan
Prototypical size, mass, length, and catch radius for the modern-era TE. Son of Hall of Famer Jason (Dolphins). Very experienced with two plus years as the starter in Baton Rouge. Has put on good size and strength in his time in college. Very athletic. Shoots off the LOS quickly – difficult to press. Sinks hips and creates separation against LBs and safeties easily. Hard to re-route on on intermediate routes. Natural hands. Can extend and reach outside his frame and make the difficult catch. Tough – works middle of field and is willing to take the big hit and secure the catch. Comes up big in the clutch when needed.
Tyler Warren / Penn State
​Prototypical Penn State TE with NFL height, frame, mass, and length. Complete TE with route running skill and NFL-caliber in-line blocking ability. Versatile enough to line up at FB, in the slot, as an H-back, on the line, at QB, and even center (see TD catch v USC). Moves well and can create separation against man coverage. Gets good fits in the run game and can generate some movement. Good hands catcher. Good separation ability and is dangerous down the seam. Deceptive speed. Very strong and gains YAC through intensity and leg drive – very good contact balance similar to a RB.
Tyler Warren / Penn State
