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Will this be the year of the tight end?

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Alabama has produced quality talent out of their players. 61 Alabama alums reported to NFL training camp this past week and there have been eight Alabama players selected in the first round in the past two NFL drafts. While Alabama has constant success with its players and has won seventeen national championships one of the biggest questions people ask is when will the tight ends be used. In the past few seasons, the tight ends haven’t been used too much. They are primarily used as blockers and weren’t known for their receiving ability. However, in recent years the tight ends have become more athletic.