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5 tight ends for Commanders to watch at 2024 NFL combine

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

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs after a catch against the Mississippi Rebels in the second quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

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.

 

Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas

Texas Longhorns tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders (0) catches a touchdown pass. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports

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.

Ben Sinnott, Kansas State

Kansas State Wildcats tight end Ben Sinnott (34) scores a touchdown. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

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.

Jaheim Bell, Florida State

Florida State Seminoles tight end Jaheim Bell (6). Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

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.

Dallin Holker, Colorado State

Colorado State Rams tight end Dallin Holker (5). Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

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.

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