If you can recall the glorious days of Jeremy Shockey at tight end you likely remember his catching ability and blocking prowess in the run game. The New York Giants have gotten lucky over the years with fill in tight ends – Jake Ballard & Kevin Boss – who have played significant roles in playoff runs that ultimately resulted in Eli Manning’s two Super Bowl victories.
Finding a guy like Jimmy Graham in his prime is hard to do, but the Giants thought they had their guy in Evan Engram in the 2017 NFL Draft. He had speed and catching ability, but he lacked attributes like strength and balance.