The history of Buffalo Bills tight ends is, honestly, pitiful. Buffalo just closed another chapter in the book with the release of Charles Clay in March. Free-agent signing Tyler Kroft and third-year pro Jason Croom look to continue the tradition of mediocrity, but the Bills could change the narrative if they used a first-round pick on Iowa’s T.J. Hockenson. Let’s dive into the young Hawkeye’s film.
The first bit that stands out with Hockenson is that he’s an impressive athlete, across the board. The 6’5”, 250-lb tight end has enough speed to outrun linebackers and safeties, and pairs that with the functional strength of an effective blocking tight end.