When the Falcons brought in Arthur Smith to helm the team, fans instantly began to wonder if he would institute a tight-end heavy offensive scheme in Atlanta. Those questions were seemingly answered when the team used their #4 pick in the draft to take tight end Kyle Pitts. With Hayden Hurst returning for his second year with the Falcons, Atlanta may have a formidable receiving duo at the position...at least in 2021.
Let’s take a look at what the position group currently looks like.
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Kyle Pitts
2020 Stats (college): 8 games, 43 receptions, 770 yards, 17.