Versatility is Key, 2022 Georgia Tight Ends to Know
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Getting your best athletes on the field is key for any offense these days, especially for the offense and being able to get the 11 best explosive playmakers and lighting up the scoreboard. A high powered passing attack offense needs…
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Continue ReadingGetting your best athletes on the field is key for any offense these days, especially for the offense and being able to get the 11 best explosive playmakers and lighting up the scoreboard. A high powered passing attack offense needs flexibility at the tight end position due to the fact that offenses want to attack linebackers and safeties in coverage, the modern tight end is the perfect way to create mismatches against opposing defenses. Today we are going to take a look at five 2022 tight end from the state of Georgia!
Patrick Hester 6-6 220 Northveiw High School
A big athletic tight end that has a wide catch radius to haul in tough to get passes and makes it look effortless while on the field. He demonstrates the ability to release off the line of scrimmage as an inline tight end and create separation from coverage from defenders. He is a playmaker after the catch and shows the ability to gain yards being a long strider when he runs.
Darren Agu Darren Agu 6'6" | 225 lbs | TE Rabun Gap | 2022 State GA 6-7 235 Rabun Gap-Nacoochee High School
The tall physical versatile tight end has the ability to be dominate at the point of attack in the run game and demonstrates good leverage and hand placement to be a consistent steady blocker. He uses his large frame to box out defenders when attacking the ball in the air, his route running ability is precise and transitions in and out of his cuts to make key catches.
Bennett Christian Bennett Christian 6'6" | 235 lbs | TE Alatoona | 2022 State GA 6-6 235 Allatoona High School
The Ohio State commit is a physical mismatch for opposing defenses, lining up as an inline tight end and also lining up as a H-Back as well. He demonstrates the ability to lock on to defenders and drive them out of the running lane to create opportunities for blocking in the run game. He shows the ability to be reactive and assertive when going after the ball when it’s in the air and can make key plays throughout a game.
Cole Spence Cole Spence 6'6" | 225 lbs | TE Mount Pisgah Christian School | 2022 State GA 6-6 220 Mount Pisgah High School
This a is a versatile weapon that is comfortable working out of the slot or as an H-Back, most importantly he shows the ability to escape being held up in press coverage and can create key separation from coverage. He demonstrates a sudden burst when running routes and gains ground upfield effectively throughout a game.
Tyrus Washington Tyrus Washington 6'4" | 230 lbs | TE Lee County | 2022 State GA 6-4 235 Lee County High School
A physically imposing blocker at the tight end position plays with good pad level and demonstrates the ability to move people from point “A” to point “B” on a consistent basis. He is explosive in his route running and is light on his feet and can adjust quickly to different coverage situations.