Behind Njoku, third-year pro Harrison Bryant returns in an increased role with Hooper off the team. The AFC North has been one of the most unpredictable divisions in football over the past few years. It will be interesting to see how the Browns start the season as the ongoing Watson saga plays out, and it will also be interesting to see how the league handles his case. AFC North 2022 Position Rankings: Tight End By Frank Platko @FrankJP0 Jul 14, 2022, 9:00am EDT Share Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images The start of training camp is now just days away. University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, one of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft, is the subject of arrest warrants in Athens, Georgia, on reckless driving and racing charges as a result of an ongoing investigation into a fatal car crash on Jan. 15, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said on Wednesday. If Miami is going to be as run-heavy as McDaniels 49ers were last season, Gesicki will have to get better as a blocker. His alignment versatility (62% of his snaps were in the slot or out wide) and ability to find open space should lead to plenty of opportunities. Blake Jarwin was far more involved in the teams offense from 2018-19, and the former undrafted free agent signed a three-year extension with the Cowboys in March 2020. Cincinnati Bengals At Kansas City Chiefs Jan 30 Afc Championship 50 Likely was arguably the best tight end in the class, one that is a true move tight end that can stretch the field and make plays after the catch. 28) Jared Cook, Free Agent Uzomah. *Note that all statistics were sourced from Sports Info Solutions, rbsdm.com, and Pro Football Focus (PFF), unless otherwise noted. 1 tight end in the Steel City. Kansas City brought in receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Skyy Moore, but Kelce should comfortably lead the team in targets next year. None of these teams ever looked even a little bit dangerous in the big picture of the NFC, and the future . Andrews, who hauled in a career-high 107 passes for 1,361 yards. Tight end is a difficult position to assess in the NFL. July 19, 2022 11:38 am CT. You'll now receive the top Packers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. The AFC Pro Bowl team of Tennessee Titans long snapper Morgan Cox, Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole and Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker wins the Kick-Tac-Toe challenge at the 2023 Pro Bowl Games. Rader is a solid special teams player and overall blocker, while Sternberger has 12 career catches and one score in his three-year career. The Ravens move Andrews at the line of scrimmage to maximize his matchups, which he often dominates. March 13, 2022 8:39 am MT. The wide receiver trio of JaMarr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd forms the top on-paper wide receiver stable from a year ago, responsible for the WR5, WR24, and WR31 finishes in full-PPR scoring. Cap Space (as of April 19) $13.3 million. Njoku ranked 11th amongst tight ends in wins . As a rookie, Pat Freiermuth started nine games for the Steelers. Basically, Zac Taylors Bengals remained relatively balanced regardless of game flow. John Harbaugh returns for his 14th season as head honcho of these Ravens, while Greg Roman returns for his third season calling plays offensively. Hurst will look to have a career year in a Bengals passing attack that had the 9th-highest EPA per dropback in 2021 (0.161) and the 10th-highest early-down pass rate (53.4 percent). They did improve their offensive line this off-season with the signings of Mason Cole and James Daniels, but the questions at quarterback remain, providing another landscape that could see them struggle with both time of possession and points allowed per game. Sign up for the Packers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Tony Gonzalez managed 83 catches and eight touchdowns in his age-37 season with the Falcons. 50 targets). The majority of the snaps in his scheme come from nickel or light, which primarily translates to Cover-1 and Cover-3 zone coverage principles. Colts' 2022 training camp preview: Tight Ends Share this article 57 shares Kevin Hickey July 12, 2022 2:18 pm ET The Indianapolis Colts are just a few weeks away from returning to Westfield. For the second straight year, the Baltimore Ravens remain on top at the tight end position in the AFC North. Gronk isnt just one of the best tight ends in the NFL heading into the 2022 season hes one of the greatest TEs of all time. And for some reason, his usage plummeted after Week 6. If he can stay healthy, Kittle will be a reliable target for presumptive 49ers quarterback Trey Lance in his first year as a full-time starter. Depth: Nick Boyle, Charlie Kolar, Isaiah Likely, Patrick Ricard*. Losing Uzomah to the Jets will really hurt this position group overall in Cincinnati. It doesn't get brought up very often in the list of Detroit Lions needs this offseason, but tight end definitely merits inclusion. Well see how he handles the true No. Ertz slots in right behind his former Eagles cohort. Temporibus autem quibusdam et aut officiis debitis aut rerum necessitatibus saepe eveniet. Gronkowski is still on the free agent market, but theres little to no chance he signs with any team other than the Buccaneers. CLEVELAND, Ohio The AFC North is a perpetual battleground with four rosters that have talent abound, the strengths of which can (and do) vary from position to position. Gutekunsts moving on comment suggests a few if not all three could be departing in free agency. We are about two weeks from the NFL's new league year. 19) Logan Thomas, Washington Commanders His offensive role became more consistent as the season progressed and he wound up totaling just under 500 receiving yards with 60 receptions. Chase Claypool has the athletic profile and draft pedigree to take a massive leap entering his third year, but the quarterback carousel likely puts a small damper on fantasy expectations. As in, Clowney is one of the defensive leaders, and when paired with Myles Garrett, forms one of the top pass-rush duos in the league. Goff's tight-window toss to Hockenson wows McAfee on Pro Bowl Games broadcast. The Colts drafted Jelani Woods in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft. Demetrius Harris is a solid No. In 2021, the tight end finished with the following advanced statistics and rankings: He also proved adept after the catch, finishing 2nd among all tight ends in yards after the catch per reception (7.2) and 8th in average yards after the catch above expectation (1.1, Next Gen Stats). This, deservedly so, upset incumbent quarterback Baker Mayfield, who has since asked for his trade. Ravens were one of only four teams to receive less than A- for their strength staff. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 26)Cameron Brate, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Skinny: Watson was Cleveland's best receiving threat last year, as the team's receivers continue to struggle. Pittsburgh has long taken care of its own under Tomlin and this year is no different with the in-house promotion at defensive coordinator. When it comes to the AFC North and the depth at certain positions, quietly the tight end position remains rather deep overall. Heyward will be the name to watch though, due to his overall versatility that he brings to the position, where hell slot in as more of an H-back. The most telling off-season moves were the re-signings of David Njoku and Jadeveon Clowney, both of whom represent the particular identity of this team. The Browns ended up selecting a total of nine players in this years draft after trading down repeatedly four offensive players, four defensive players, and a kicker. On three occasions, teams have made it to at least the divisional round. Revealing AFC, NFC contestants for Precision Passing challenge at Pro Bowl Games 2023. Kolar is more of an in-line option that fits the Ravens system very well. Heath Miller, Pittsburgh Steelers. It seems crazy to think he could surpass his 2021 stats, but given the state of Baltimores WR depth chart, Andrews could receive even more targets next season. Even while dealing with a knee injury in the run to the Super Bowl, Uzomah was a key component over the middle of the field. Kelce gets the deference at No. Heck, its even possible hes at No. Hurst had a down year in 2021 in just 13 games with the Atlanta Falcons, hauling in 26 passes for 221 yards and three touchdowns one year after hauling in more than 50 passes and six touchdowns in a career resurgence. Thats almost half of the average delta from the other 31 teams in the same splits from a season ago. 17) C.J. Kansas City's Travis Kelce, San Francisco's George Kittle, Baltimore's Mark . The Steelers had somewhat of a down year defensively last season, allowing the 22nd most points per game at 24.4. Lets break down where each position group stacks up within the division, continuing with the tight end rooms. Baltimore Ravens. The Kansas City Chiefs (six), Los Angeles Chargers (six), Baltimore Ravens (five), Cleveland Browns (five), Dallas Cowboys (five), San Francisco 49ers (five) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (five) were the other teams to have at least five Pro Bowlers. You can call me a homer for ranking David Njoku at this spot, but I truly believe he is worthy of the position. Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier told reporters Wednesday that the club is weighing the options for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa ahead of the fifth-year option deadline and isn't ruling out an extension this offseason. While he could reach a new mark now that Ertz is gone, Goedert will have to contend with the addition of A.J. The team re-signed running back DErnest Johnson to a larger-than-NFL-average running back contract, which could be notable considering Kareem Hunt is on the last year of his deal. Tight End - After being traded from the Ravens to the Falcons then replaced with Kyle Pitts, Hayden Hurst is starting to look more and more like an NFL journeyman. In 2021, he ranked first among tight ends in yards per route run and yards after the catch per reception (min. Despite a good season from Cole Kmet, the offense received nothing behind him. Free agent signee Garrett Griffin can handle the veteran blocking TE role, at least . When asked about his team's success with the play, GM Howie Roseman said, "All I know is everything we're doing is legal and works.". * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Most notably, that rush rate jumped to a robust 56% when playing with a lead and only fell to 39% when trailing. He made some spectacular catches as a sure-handed weapon, though he did have some game-changing mistakes as well. Hes been a real key to the Ravens success on the ground while in 12 personnel. Over the first four years of his career (two with the Ravens and two with the Atlanta Falcons), Hurst has hauled in greater than 70 percent of targets and averaged 1.21 yards per route run. Cleveland did quite the number with their quarterback position this off-season, selling the farm to land Deshaun Watson and his baggage from Houston. Buy Seahawks Tickets 1. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb puts the NFC ahead 33-27 in the Pro Bowl Games with a 32-yard touchdown reception against the AFC from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith. 13. The former first-round draft pick was tied for third on the Bengals with 52 receptions. Other than those two massive splashes, the Browns had a relatively quiet free agency window, with the biggest real-life football signing being return ace Jakeem Grant to help on special teams. With the presence of dynamic running back Joe Mixon, a vastly improved offensive line, and outlier performances from JaMarr Chase and Tee Higgins, it stands with reason that we could see those values regress to the mean this season. Despite catching passes from three different quarterbacks, Andrews reeled in 107 receptions for 1,361 receiving yards and nine scores. That remains to be seen. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) catches a pass as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton (21) defends in the second quarter during the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The front office trio of Kevin Stefanski (head coach), Alex Van Pelt (offensive coordinator), and Joe Woods (defensive coordinator) return for their third year together in Cleveland. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith and Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson connect to go the length of the field for a big-time NFC Pro Bowl Team touchdown. Two of their top four receivers by yardage were. by Carlos Nazario. On Monday, five Pro Bowl players were revealed, including Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, who set an NFL record with his 15th Pro Bowl selection. With Ben Roethlisberger retiring, who's the next Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback? The Bengals wasted no time in addressing their offensive line this off-season, signing offensive linemen Lael Collins, Alex Cappa, and Ted Karras away from the Cowboys, Buccaneers, and Patriots, respectively. The former third-round pick appeared in all 17 games as one of the few Ravens players who managed to stay fully healthy last year, and he was efficient even when Lamar Jackson was unavailable. 2022 AFC North All-Division Team: The Offense Quarterback: Joe Burrow, Bengals. All six picks should start the season as depth pieces, with first-rounder Hill the likeliest to make the most immediate impact in certain light packages on the back end. Ricard is one of the few top-tier fullbacks in the NFL but is also an underrated pass-catching option. 3 job in Cleveland remains up in the air as Miller Forristall, Nakia Griffin-Stewart, Zaire Mitchell-Paden, and Marco Santos-Silva will battle it out for the third and final spot on the roster at the position. Will the Packers use free agency or the draft or both to address the two positions? Hes quickly become the top target in Baltimore. While Kelce aligns in-line enough. Austin Allen and Nick Guggemos are signed but have never played in a regular-season game. On three occasions, teams have made it to at least the divisional round. Its certainly possible the Packers will try to sign a veteran possibly even an in-house re-signing at each position and then use the draft to solidify with young talent, as Gutekunst has often done at problem areas. That being said, he finished last season ranked 12th at the position with a 69.7 receiving grade and was the only tight end to log at least 40 pass-blocking snaps (63) and not surrender a single pressure. Top NFL tight ends in 2022 1) Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs The epitome of consistency, Travis Kelce has been a first or second-team All-Pro in each of the past six seasons. Thats why it wouldnt be a surprise if Moreau was significantly better on his second contract as he continues to get more reps. Moreau is scheduled to hit free agency later this month and that is an issue for the Raiders as Darren Waller has missed a ton of time over the last few seasons. Tight end Charlie Kolar (fourth round) is a reliable pass-catcher with minimal YAC ability. With L.A. needing to get under the cap and rumors of Keenan Allen becoming a cut candidate, Chargers GM Tom Telesco said Wednesday on GMFB that the veteran WR isn't going anywhere. The Arizona Cardinals must address the tight end position this offseason. Steelers work to keep playoff hopes, Mike Tomlin's streak alive. Ryan McCrystal breaks down the 2022 rookie impact for the AFC North including Kyle Hamilton, Kenny Pickett, Dax Hill, George Pickens, and more. They continued with outside linebacker David Ojabo in the second (45th overall), defensive tackle Travis Jones in the third (76th overall), offensive tackle Daniel Faalele in the fourth (110th overall), cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis in the fourth (119th overall), tight end Charlie Kolar in the fourth (128th overall), punter Jordan Stout in the fourth (130th overall), tight end Isaiah Likely in the fourth (139th overall), cornerback Damarion Williams in the fourth (141st overall), and running back Tyler Badie in the sixth (196th overall). Behind Freiermuth, Zach Gentry really emerged into his own as a No. The Philadelphia Eagles converted 90% of QB sneaks this season and while the push play has been legal since 2005, no team employed it with as much dominance as the 2022 Eagles. They replaced him with a familiar AFC North face in Hayden Hurst. . Published 6/13/2022. Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is undeniably the best player at the position in the AFC North and is one of the best across the entire NFL. A lot of the trajectory of this team comes down to how successful they are able to be on the ground behind an improving offensive line, which should trickle down to the other areas of the field for them. Of course, following the Raiders acquisition of Davante Adams, Waller may not be the target hog he once was. All four teams (the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers) have general managers, front offices, and personnel departments that have proven more than capable of evaluating, acquiring, and retaining talent in recent years. The majority of the six picks made by the Bengals in this years NFL draft were made on the defensive side of the ball, as the team selected safety Daxton Hill with the 31st pick in the first round, cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt in the second (60th overall), defensive tackle Zachary Carter in the third (95th overall), offensive tackle Cordell Volson in the fourth (136th overall), safety Tycen Anderson in the fifth (166th overall), and defensive edge Jeffrey Gunter in the seventh (252nd overall). Pittsburgh Steelers: Team needs, draft targets, salary cap, and prospects to watch. With Chris Godwin likely to begin the season on the physically unable to perform list, Gronk would join Russell Gage and Cameron Brate as options over the middle with Mike Evans on the perimeter. The average is just over the $14 million per. Cincinnatis offense landed between eighth and 10th in most efficiency metrics a year ago and they were right in the middle of the pack in run-pass rates, with the score within seven points. Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis delivers a pregame hype speech ahead of the 2023 Pro Bowl Games. The list of the top tight ends in the NFL in 2022 contains a few future Hall of Famers and many TEs on the ascent. 2 hole thanks to the emergence of Freiermuth, who looked like the next great young tight end as a rookie in 2021. The Chicago Bears have a glaring hole at tight end. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Behind him is rising third-year player Harrison Bryant. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith finds San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle for a NFC touchdown in the Pro Bowl Games. The best defensive player in the AFC resides in Pittsburgh, as T.J. Watt had 22.5 sacks in 2021. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. First-year Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has suggested Gesicki will be used more as a blocker in 2022. Mike Tomlin returns for his 16th season as the head coach of the Steelers, joined by offensive coordinator Matt Canada in his second season and recently promoted Teryl Austin in the defensive coordinator position, who gets the bump from the defensive backs coach. Given that TE is such a challenging position to adapt to in the NFL and the fact that multiple future Hall of Famers are still playing in the league younger tight ends were hard-pressed to find a place in our rankings. Ertzs career-high target mark is 156, and while he probably wont even reach that figure again, he could be in for 130-140 looks in 2022. Tuesday, February 28, 2023. All major signings should immediately contribute as starters. Hurst was in a route on only 54% of his offensive snaps a year ago, while Drew Sample was in a route on only 22% of his offensive snaps. Time is ticking on contract talks between the Ravens and Lamar Jackson. Colts general manager Chris Ballard said he's heard the noise that his team is predestined to trade up to the first pick of the 2023 NFL Draft and select a quarterback. Jimmy Graham made the same case when he was franchised in 2014 and was in the process of appealing an arbitrators decision against him when he agreed to an extension with the Saints. 2022 AFC Pro Bowl roster by position Offense *Denotes starter Quarterback (3) Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers* Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens Running. A fourth-round pick from 2019, Moreau has established himself as one of the better tight ends in the league. Safeties are the communication center of the secondary and must wear many hats in coverage. Right now, we only have a couple of tight ends coming back from last year. The biggest off-season report to come out of Pittsburgh has been the hint by Tomlin that running back Najee Harris is likely to see his workload cut back a bit. That being the case, look for teams to once again turn to the air at an increased rate against the heavy zone principles of this team. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. The final metric that caught my eye from this offense from 2021 was the relatively low delta in run-pass rates when trailing versus when playing with a lead. David Bell also has an outside chance of cracking the starting lineup to start the year as the slot wide receiver, but well need to wait and see how he performs in camp and preseason. April 6, 2022 12:34 pm ET. Njokus production to this point does not match his new salary, but hes talented enough to make a jump in a featured pass-catching role. Therefore, we have a good idea of what the AFC North teams rosters will look like in 2022. In 2021, he finished 1st at the position in Defense-adjusted Yards Above Replacement (DYAR), which gives the value of the performance on plays where the tight end caught the ball, compared to a replacement-level TE in the same game situations and then translated into yardage (Football Outsiders). Daxton Hill gives the back end another athletic option, capable of playing all five positions in the secondary as well as being a near-perfect fit for zone usage. The Baltimore Ravens have one of the deepest tight-end groups of any team in the NFL, and leveraged that strength to great effect in 2022. The Browns ranked sixth in the league in situation-neutral rush rate in 2021 at 46%, just behind the Colts, 49ers, Titans, Saints, and Eagles. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Njoku finally found his game in the NFL last year for the Browns as well, turning in a 36/475/4 season, leading to a huge extension from the Browns after receiving the franchise tag. The secondary needs to be so much better besides Minkah Fitzpatrick, who continues to be an amazing . 20) Gerald Everett, Los Angeles Chargers Eight NFL teams are sending at least five players to Las Vegas, where the game will be played Feb. 6 at Allegiant Stadium, led by the streaking Indianapolis Colts with seven: running back Jonathan Taylor, defensive lineman DeForest Buckner, center Ryan Kelly, linebacker Darius Leonard, cornerback Kenny Moore II, guard Quenton Nelson and long snapper Luke Rhodes. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Please check your email for a confirmation. AFC North Dynasty Breakout Players for 2022 - Dynasty Nerds Dynasty AFC North Dynasty Breakout Players for 2022 There are always players that breakout every year in dynasty, but @DarthDbacks gives you some names to go get before they have their dynasty breakout in 2022, AFC North edition September 2, 2022 Expect Amari Cooper to act as the lone near every-down wide receiver, with Donovan Peoples-Jones and Anthony Schwartz likely rotating through the opposite perimeter spot and rookie David Bell likely left to handle slot duties. The Cleveland Browns continue to shell out big bucks, as they have given tight end David Njoku a four-year, $56.75 million extension, per his agent. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. AFC North Baltimore Ravens - 2022 Prediction 10-7 - Wins AFC North The fearless leader of the Ravens (Lamar Jackson) got injured toward the end of last season and as a result the Ravens finished 8-9. Deguara has been nothing more than a role player in the run game, Tonyan averaged 8.9 yards per catch in 2022, Lewis turns 39 in May and Davis wasnt impactful on offense last season. An ankle injury cost him Week 7, while a strained IT band sidelined him for five games near the end of the season. This week ESPN.com ranked the NFL's best tight ends, and no one in the AFC North made the cut. The Browns have a very nice on-paper roster, but we cant help but feel like the self-induced off-field distractions brought on through the trade for Deshaun Watson and subsequent quarterback outbursts will have some sort of lingering effects this season. At 6-foot-7, he could be valuable as a possession receiver, but likely lacks the athleticism to be the . Here is what the site had to say about the former LSU product: Moreau endured a miserable season as a run blocker, with his 40.8 run-blocking grade placing dead last out of 23 tight ends who had at least 300 run-blocking snaps in 2022. Here is how we rank the AFC North's tight ends: Stats: 42 receptions, 512 yards, two touchdowns. A season ago, Las Vegas ranked 19th in offensive DVOA, but an improved unit could lead to more opportunities for Waller. If you like what you see on this site, we now have an ad-free option available for a donation of $25 per year, and you can enjoy the site entirely ad-free! If he returns, Gronk will be a specialized weapon for Brady with a chance to earn his fifth Super Bowl ring. Its difficult to get overly excited about the remaining skill position players with either Trubisky or a rookie (and debatably over-drafted) quarterback responsible for running this offense. Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry's short TD puts AFC ahead before halftime in second flag football contest. 1 based on his long track record, but Mark Andrews was the most productive tight end in the NFL last season. 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