The Washington Commanders can use help everywhere in 2024. Washington likely goes quarterback at No. 2 overall, but somewhere during April’s NFL draft, the Commanders must address the tight end position.
Washington missed an opportunity last season to land a tight end in a historically deep class. However, while the 2024 class isn’t as deep, there are multiple future starters at the position.
The Commanders have veteran Logan Thomas, who has started the past four seasons. Thomas is over 30 and is a cut candidate. Armani Rogers has potential but missed the season with an Achilles injury. Washington will address the position, whether it’s free agency, the draft, or perhaps both.
Here are five tight ends to watch for the Commanders this weekend at the combine. Tight ends have their on-field workouts on Friday.
Brock Bowers, Georgia
Bowers is an elite prospect who could go as high as No. 5. Ultimately, it’s likely he lands in the bottom half of the top 10, no lower than the top 15. Bowers has drawn some George Kittle comparisons due to his size and athleticism. Bowers isn’t quite the blocker Kittle is in the run game, but there is so much to like. He is an explosive playmaker who helps an NFL offense as a rookie.
Size police look away
Brock Bowers casually demolishes one of the best defenses in the country and breaking multiple tackles as a true freshman.
His “physical size” might not be generational but his play strength 100% is, he’s my 1.04 in TEP Super flex Leagues. #NFLDraft2024 pic.twitter.com/6tqm5nHpvv
— Snoog’s Dynasty Society (@FFSnoog) February 26, 2024
Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas
Sanders could be a prime target for the Commanders with one of their second-round picks. Sanders has good size (6-foot-4, 243) and should test outstanding across the board. Sanders was underused at Texas, so don’t hold his stats against him. If you draft Sanders, you aren’t drafting him to block. He has the potential to be a TE1 immediately for Washington.
Ja'Tavion Sanders has a habit of making some impressive catches pic.twitter.com/RCgLaGvPcr
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) February 26, 2024
Ben Sinnott, Kansas State
Ben Sinnott isn’t the same athlete as Bowers or Sanders, but he has good size and is a willing blocker. Sinnott can line up as a traditional tight end, H-back, or fullback. His production increased each season, and he was a two-time first-team All-Big 12 pick. Sinnott will land anywhere from the second to the third round. He’s a good player that teams want to see test this weekend.
Sinnott feels like a player new GM Adam Peters will love.
Sometimes you just need a snowplow to do the job.
And don’t be fooled, Ben Sinnott only doubles as a snowplow. pic.twitter.com/MHVfsM7axK
— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) February 26, 2024
Jaheim Bell, Florida State
Jaheim Bell is strictly a receiving tight end at the next level. Doesn’t have outstanding size (6-foot-2, 244) and isn’t going to impress as a blocker. However, Bell has the athleticism to torch defenses in the middle of the field. He can make big plays. Smart offensive coaches will create mismatches with Bell to hide his weaknesses.
Jaheim Bell taking projected top-50 pick at CB Kamari Lassiter deep for 45 yards.
Bells tape is actually very fun. Sign me up for TEs who can do this. pic.twitter.com/AwAcB76bUm
— Brett Whitefield (@BGWhitefield) February 26, 2024
Dallin Holker, Colorado State
Holker began his career at BYU and blossomed once he transferred to Colorado State. After 42 receptions and three touchdowns in three seasons at BYU, Holker caught 64 passes for 767 yards and six touchdowns for the Rams last season. Doesn’t have the size to be an overwhelming blocker, but he can block on the edge in the running game, so he isn’t going to embarrass himself.
Brock Bowers ain’t on the board? Not a problem Dallin Holker will be there in the later rounds😏🔥 #RuleTheJungle pic.twitter.com/37RVsA6xcv
— 7RE (@princetrebush) February 23, 2024
