Welcome to draft season! This is the fourth of 11 positional breakdowns leading up to the NFL Draft (April 25-27). Here are my top 10 tight ends:
1. T.J. Hockenson (So., Iowa, 6-foot-5, 251 pounds)
The first sophomore to earn the John Mackey award (nation’s top tight end) is capable of becoming one of the NFL’s best all-around players at the position. Projected: Top 15
2. Noah Fant (Jr., Iowa, 6-4, 249)
Plans on pursuing a career as an orthopedic surgeon after his playing days are done. Makes sense, considering how the uber-athlete (also excells in basketball, triple jump and high jump) carves up defenses with precision.