We continue our Cleveland Browns depth chart examination by looking at one of the more difficult positions to master in the NFL, tight end. In college, some of these players can get by with their pure athleticism as they’re able to dominate the less athletic linebackers trying to cover them. Really, they serve as just oversized wide receivers and some are never asked to play in line and develop as a blocker.
The opposite can occur as some tight ends thrive with blocking but simply don’t have the skill required to go and run the pass patterns.