The 10 Best 2021 Tight Ends Without Any Offers
As players prepare for the 2020 season, several high-level players have yet to receive much recruiting interest. These are the best tight ends in the 2021 class without a college offer at any level.
Trenton Fuller Trenton Fuller 6'4" | 215 lbs | TE Marshall | 2021 State MI | 6’4″, 215 | Marshall
Fuller has collegiate level size for the position and shows great athleticism with reliable hands. He has the speed to stretch the seam and flashed the ability to create after the catch. Fuller’s ability to be lined up inline or flexed out in the slot will make him a valuable weapon for a college offense.
Drake Willenborg Drake Willenborg 6'5" | 205 lbs | TE South Lyon East | 2021 State MI | | 6’5″, 205 | South Lyon East
Willenborg will need to fill out his frame, but he has intriguing height and athleticism for the position. He is a matchup nightmare on the perimeter that can win contested catch situations with ease. Willenborg should be the focal point of South Lyon East’s offense this season, which should lead to more exposure for the senior tight end.
Lucas Dailey Lucas Dailey 6'5" | 230 lbs | TE Holland | 2021 State MI | 6’5″, 230 | Holland
Dailey already has the size to play on the next level and he shows great potential as a pass catcher. He finds ways to get open and can be tough to bring down after the catch. Dailey is a safety blanket for Holland quarterbacks and should see more recruiting interest this upcoming season.
Ryan Muse Ryan Muse 6'0" | 235 lbs | TE Michigan Collegiate | 2021 MI | 6’0″, 235 | Michigan Collegiate
Muse is a bit short for the position, but he is an impressive blocker that has flashed some ability as a receiver too. He could make a move to fullback at the next level or potentially even move to the other side of the ball where he can play linebacker or defensive end.
Paul Hehmann Paul Hehmann 6'2" | 195 lbs | TE Gabriel Richard | 2021 MI | 6’2″, 195 | Gabriel Richard
Hehmann does a really good job of releasing off the line of scrimmage and getting into his routes. He has good hands and can make things happen after the catch with his speed and elusiveness. Hehmann’s lack of ideal size may force him to move to receiver at the college level, but he has the skillset to make that move if needed.
Dylon Lippens Dylon Lippens 6'2" | 240 lbs | TE Bark River-Harris | 2021 MI | 6’2″, 240 | Bark River-Harris
Lippens isn’t a flashy player after the catch, but he has reliable hands and shows the ability to generate movement as a blocker. He is another player that could make a move to fullback at the collegiate level, but he should be getting much more recruiting interest no matter which position coaches think he fits best at.
Orion Kendra Orion Kendra 6'4" | 200 lbs | TE Birmingham Groves | 2021 MI | 6’4″, 200 | Birmingham Groves
Kendra is a solid athlete that has great hands and the height coaches look for. He needs to add strength and put on some weight, but he has all the tools to be a college tight end.
Collin Wade Collin Wade 6'5" | 210 lbs | TE Lake Fenton | 2021 MI | 6’5″, 210 | Lake Fenton
Wade is primarily used as a receiver where he does a very good job using his height and catch radius to win jump balls and secure contested catches over the middle. Additionally, he flashes some ability as a blocker, but he will need to prove he can play from an inline position in order to fit into a variety of offenses.
Donny Davis III Donny Davis III 6'1" | 210 lbs | TE Burton Bendle | 2021 MI | 6’1″, 210 | Burton Bendle
Davis III lacks top tier height, but he shows some ability as a receiver and I like his toughness after the catch. He could see a jump in recruitment with a productive senior season.
Ryan Bareis Ryan Bareis 6'3" | 245 lbs | OL Chelsea | 2021 State MI | 6’3″, 210 | Chelsea
Bareis possesses the combination of size and athleticism that coaches look for at the tight end position. He has talent as both a pass catcher and blocker and could be one of this classes biggest risers if he can put together a good senior campaign.