INDIANAPOLIS – Anytime a tight end finds himself in the same sentence as Rob Gronkowski, that’s a good thing.
No, Erik Swoope and Gronk probably live slightly different lifestyles away from football, but on the gridiron, the two were elite in their big play ability last season.
In 2016, the NFL had 53 tight ends catch at least 15 passes.
Swoope’s 15 catches averaged 19.8 yards per reception.
The only tight end with a higher yards per catch?
Gronk, at 21.6 YPC.
From a snap count standpoint, Swoope’s NFL experience is about five games old.