The Raiders had one of the best rookie classes in recent memory, getting solid production from several different players at all stages of the draft. One such player the Raiders were able to steal on the third day of the draft was tight end Foster Moreau.
Moreau started the season as the fourth tight end on the roster, but quickly rose up the depth chart and became the No. 2 tight end behind Darren Waller. Moreau couldn’t have been a better fit with Waller as he was an elite blocker and an efficient receiver when he was targeted.
Moreau’s rookie season was so good that he finished as Pro Football Focus’ highest-graded rookie tight end in 2019. Take a look at why the site was so impressed by the former LSU tight end:
In a word, Moreau’s rookie season was efficient. He hauled in 91.3% of his targets (21 of 23), including five scores, and he didn’t drop a single pass on the year. That’s precisely the kind of production you love to see from your No. 2 tight end.
With Waller and Moreau on the roster, the Raiders are set for years to come at the tight end position. Don’t be surprised if Jon Gruden finds some ways to get both players on the field more in 2020.
