

Brock Bowers is one of the best weapons in the NFL and can win in a multitude of ways against a variety of opponents. He's smart enough to dissect zone defenses pre- and post-snap and crafty enough to beat man coverage with intentional routes. The different ways he can catch the football with the radius and tracking ability he possesses are special; add to it his quickness to get up to speed after the catch, and it's easy to see how impressive he is. The former first-round selection dealt with some injuries last season that kept him sidelined, but when he was on the field, the impact was there. As Bowers continues to grow, he's only going to be more difficult to defend.


Before the ACL injury that ended Tucker Kraft's season, he was not only on pace for a career season but also one of the best seasons for a tight end in the NFL. While being a good in-line option for the Packers, Kraft is moved around the formation, pulled to lead block on screens and quarterback keepers, and does it all as a blocker. His real value has come from being a three-level threat in the passing attack. While he isn't the most fluid route-runner, he's one of the best tight ends in the league after the catch with finesse and power, has a varied route tree menu, and the ball skills to go and get it when asked. Kraft is an ascending player in the NFL, and coming off an injury, hopefully, it doesn't take him too long to find his footing.


Trey McBride broke the single-season reception record for a tight end last season. With 126 catches for 1,239 yards and 11 touchdowns, he was a revelation for an otherwise unspectacular Cardinals offense. They got him the ball on a ton of short passes and tight end screens, and let his physicality after the catch rack up yards and touchdowns. More of an explosive straight-line mover, McBride uses subtle changes in footwork and attacking angles to create separation and insane ball skills to catch the football anywhere around him. While he isn't the most functional blocker, he does more at the second level and chips defensive ends before going out on routes. Watching McBride imitate a pinball after the catch, it's no shock the Cardinals wanted him to touch the ball as much as possible.