Kyle Pitts already cracking the top-5 TEs heading into the 2021 season 👀 pic.twitter.com/KsfPDrGj3S
— PFF (@PFF) May 19, 2021
There’s a new top-dog at the tight end position in Philadelphia as the legendary Zach Ertz works to find a new home, Dallas Goedert is now ascending.
Pro Football Focus recently ranked the top tight ends in the NFL and Goedert landed at No 5 overall.
5. DALLAS GOEDERT, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Goedert splitting the field with Zach Ertz to begin his career has created a situation where many don’t realize just how good he has been. Kittle is held high as the shining example of a “dual-threat” tight end who challenges defenses as a receiver and blocker (for good reason). But Goedert is actually the only tight end in the NFL with receiving and run-blocking grades of 80.0 or higher since 2018. He ranks seventh in receiving grade and first in run-blocking grade over that three-year span.An Ertz trade could lead to a featured role — and more recognition — for the former second-round pick out of South Dakota State.
Goedert landed Behind Kyle Pitts (4), Darren Waller (3), George Kittle (2), and Travis Kelce, who landed the top spot.
Ertz, who is currently still on the Eagles roster, landed at No. 13 on the list.
