This group of tight ends isn’t very deep, but some intriguing guys are still at the top of the class in the 2024 NFL draft. Texas tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders should be considered by the Cleveland Browns when they are on the clock at pick 54.
Getting more talent at the skill positions on rookie contracts will help Cleveland be a consistent contender for years.
Sanders brings a great combination of size and athleticism at 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds. A great athlete at the tight end position, Sanders does a great job in contested catch situations in traffic. That makes him such a weapon in the red zone with his ability to go up and get the ball as a quarterback’s best friend.
A great route runner who can be effective in the vertical pass game with good top-line speed, Sanders is such a natural separator. He isn’t the greatest blocker, but he is willing, so if you can develop him as a blocker, you could have a high-tier tight end one at the next level.
Sanders is great after the catch, and the power that he runs with makes him hard to bring down, especially with arm tackles. You can never have enough weapons in the modern NFL, and the Browns could create one of the best tight end duos in the league should they draft Sanders and pair him with David Njoku.
Ja'Tavion Sanders : 5 catches for 71 yards & 2 TD's on 7 targets pic.twitter.com/5aTYavb3OO
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