Atlanta didn’t do anything in the draft to address the tight end position, but then, they didn’t really need to. Short of acquiring another elite pass catching tight end to turn this offense into a full-fledged circus of domination, they’ve built out a corps that has a nice blend of quality blockers, versatile players, and of course the Pro Bowl tight end atop the depth chart.
Let’s dive in to the position group.
Starter
It’s Austin Hooper. Playing in a pass-happy environment where receivers regularly put up gaudy numbers, Hooper has tended to be underrated, especially after an up-and-down rookie year cemented some perceptions of him.