The Raiders selected Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer with the No. 35 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. He is considered the most well-rounded tight end in the class, possessing the skills to move the chains as a receiver in the short and intermediate attack while also being used in-line as a blocker. He was a stat sheet stuffer with the Fighting Irish, catching 70-plus passes for over 800 yards with 16 combined touchdowns in his final two seasons as their top pass catcher.
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Michael Mayer Fantasy Football Rankings and Analysis
Fantasy Football Dynasty Ranking: Tight End No. 2
Rookie tight ends typically don’t make a major fantasy impact, even those who are selected in the first round, but Mayer is still worth a late-round look as a No. 2 option with some upside.The Raiders traded away Darren Waller, leaving Mayer to compete with a duo of journeymen in Austin Hooper and O.J. Howard. I like his chances of being the starter, so Mayer is worth a late-round look as a No. 2 option with some upside.
