Given the lack of production and use of the tight ends in the passing game in recent years, it may be easy to forget that the Colorado football program actually has a pretty good tradition with the position.
From Jerry Hillebrand and Sam Harris in the 1960s to Daniel Graham in 2002 and Nick Kasa in 2013, the Buffs have had several tight ends succeed at CU before playing in the NFL.
Al Pupunu is hoping he can do his part to keep the tradition going. Hired last month as the Buffs' new tight ends coach, Pupunu is eager to get to work.