Maryland football has experience at tight end, but the position’s role in the offense remains unclear

When Walt Bell took over as Maryland’s offensive coordinator prior to the 2016 season, there were a handful of questions surrounding how certain parts of his scheme would affect members of the roster. Tight ends are always in an interesting spot when this happens, as a change in system can shift the entire group’s identity.

The position was certainly utilized last season, but hardly as a receiving threat. Five tight ends caught a combined six passes, including one touchdown, in 2016. That’s down from 18 catches in 2015, but on par with the six receptions from 2014.

Maryland’s tight ends