Kyle Pitts is a superstar, but NOT as a tight end
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- Опубліковано 19 бер 2021
- Kyle Pitts is going to wreck the NFL, but it won’t be as a Tight End.
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This week’s film breakdown analyzes Florida Gators Tight End Kyle Pitts as he enters the 2021 NFL draft. Pitts has impressive receiving ability but lacks several key traits to dominate as a tight end at the next level. Should he switch positions and become a Wide Receiver full time? Or does he develop at his position, and dominate multiple areas of the game? This episode uses the coaches all-22 game film to analyze Florida Gators Tight End Kyle Pitts.
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Would you rather draft DeVonta Smith or Kyle Pitts? ua-cam.com/video/UrhR2oilETQ/v-deo.html
Kyle Pitts for being a v e r s a t i l e w e a p o n .
Pits due to his size
I'm a Gators fan so Pitts. Where do you think he will go? I'm hoping he gets picked at 8 by the Panthers.
Pitts
@@DuckyWP either @4 atlanta or @6 Philly. He won't make it past 6
He’s not just a TE but a versatile weapon
shout out bengal
Papa bengal
To bad jets are gona get him at number 2
shout out to bengal
Lollll lets gooooo. Versatile weapon. Iykyk
He’s a versatile weapon
i was looking for this
Truth
Iykyk
The guy is so good
I could see him in the Wideout spot, TE on line, slot, and even in the backfield in a TE, FB, HB set (sorry don't know the actually name). He's the most perfect all around TE since Kittle was drafted... maybe except for his blocking but we will see
The bengals fandom is taking over the internet lmao
This is more an indictment on the florida offensive coordinators than it is criticism of Pitts dude is a WR period
Not really pitts actually was asked to make a full time move to wr in college but decided to stay at TE. Florida didn’t really care because he was so dominant
i see tony Gonzalez/Travis Kelce type player
@@ricardodelgado8934 More comparable to Darren Waller in size
He was a wide receiver his freshman year, we just had a bunch of wide receivers that were good enough to play for the past few years so Pitts moved back to TE to just capitalize on talent on the field.
@@poeticalvision definitely
Came back to this video again since we just drafted him.
TJ Hockenson is gonna be a great TE that was taken top 10 in the draft
That's one in a million. TE's are notoriously hard to project at the next level.
He said great at the moment and Tj is not on that level yet in 3-4 years yes but not rn
@@doofenshmirtzsquidward9217 Hock has gotten better every year and was a top 10 TE this year.
@@Queue-NextUp he’s good not great
@@doofenshmirtzsquidward9217 its only his second year and he was literally a top 10 rated TE, even if he was to fall off next year currently (based on this year) he's a top TE
That is one versatile weapon if I’ve ever seen one
Lol 😉
@@topleftfromtime 🤣
I wanna watch a 1 on 1 matchup between him and isaiah simmons
Same
Pitts would go up and get it
Pitts winning didn’t u see what he did to those overrated Alabama dbs?
@@johnhickson1095 overrated?? If anything that secondary is underrated. Not to mention he was a prime college star getting covered most of the game by budding freshman. I guarantee if Brian and Malachi were juniors that would’ve been an entirely different matchup
@@th12906 well then what was the result pitts ate all of them up and so did grimes overrated pat surtain jr got straight cooked
this video now makes me think of him as Eagles great Harold Carmichael. I think he won't like getting hit by the lbs in his first year and will asked to be switched to receiver. Hopefully he can flourish from there.
Harold Charmichael was a lot skinnier and lighter than Pitts thought, and Pitts doesn't seem to shy away from contact, but I do agree he would be better as a WR.
@@SanFranFan30 he’s simply just a versatile weapon. Put him anywhere and it’s a mismatch
Awesone video! I watched like half of Florida's games last year and I think without Kyle Pitts Kyle Trask would have never had close to as good of a year as he has. Often times Kyle Trask would just throw it up to Pitts and the ladder would bail him out with an insane catch. Kyle Pitts has amazing potential and I hope he does well in the NFL (not that there would be a player I wish to do terrible in the NFL).
Yeah in the lsu game pitts didn’t play and trask didn’t look that good
@@nathanakomeah9331 Oklahoma too
"Fuck it Pitts down there somewhere"
@@CodeineAbdulJabbar lmaoooo
Thanks man! Yeah Trask looked pretty shaky to me tbh, but I didn't give him my 100% attention. I'm excited about Pitts fersure!
I think his value is his versatility and ultimately in the creativity of the team that drafts him. Try and teach him the ropes of being a TE but don’t shackle him to the role.
agreed
Same feeling I get from Evan Engram. He can block to some extent if you give him the right situation, but it's usually a waste not to have him running a route.
@@mirage5566 YES! there is a bust factor here. More WR then TE
@@mroverdose14 There's a bust factor if he ends up with the wrong team, for sure. Say you gave him to Andy Reid, he would be a perennial pro bowler. Give him to Matt Nagy, and he probably dies a horrible death, much like the the whole 2017 TE class outside of Kittle. Remember how hyped that class was? Engram is arguably the most successful outside of Kittle, and most Giants fans want his head for whatever reason.
Situation matters so much with a player like him. I think he would fail with my Giants for example, because Garrett simply isn't creative enough to utilize him outside of the traditional ways.
@@mirage5566 I think Miami might be the best spot for him. They have showed to use Gesikci well and needs Receiving threats.
Young QB with good potential and an offense that will allow him to play alot if snaps.
ATL not bad either but would be the last option
Bengals ....... Maybe 50/50 there
If he goes to the falcons he will play with lee smith and Hayden hurst. Both of these tight ends are incredible blockers so he won’t have to do as much blocking and will learn behind them. As a falcons fan I’m very excited
Hayden hurst sucks as a blocker
@@takedownTony6 yeah that really the reason we got lee smith
@@lyndonyoung6756 but you said both of these players are incredible blockers?
One may say, he’s a dynamic playmaker that will go up and get it. His versatility makes him elite in the passing game
I feel like Darren Waller Is a good model for how Kyle Pitts could succeed in the NFL. Waller is essentially a big wide receiver who plays tight end, but he's still dominant at the position
Waller isn’t the best blocker but he gets in peoples way which is all you need to do sometimes
Lets goo! The best talent in the draft class! I've been waiting for this man thank you!!
Such a versatile weapon and a dynamic playmaker
I think he's very similar to someone like Darren Waller. I don't love him as a blocker, but I think he showed some promising signs of development there in 2020. He might never be a Kittle-like player but the ceiling is sky high
Waller is a pretty good blocker
@@dominiquerosemond5682 I would say he's sufficient but nowhere near the likes of Kelce, Gronk, and Kittle
J B as far as I know, kelce isn’t that good of a blocker, he is serviceable but not that good as kittle... and i think kelce plays like 75% of his snaps or something like that as a receiver, i mean, kelce is basically is just a receiver who is serviceable blocking, but definitely kelce is not on the kittle/gronk blocking level
@@brentnall101 he's a better blocker than Kelce.
@@eliasgonzalez5357 Nope. Kelce graded as the third highest graded run blocking TE in 2020 per PFF. He also allowed just two pressures as a pass rusher. Hugely underrated part of his game
He was definitely drafted to replace Julio
This is my first video I’ve watched of yours and I have to say I will definitely maybe consider watching more
I will definitely maybe consider appreciating the love!
Genuinely curious.
If dominant TEs are so much more valuable than dominant WRs, why are they paid so much less?
George Kittle is the highest paid TE at 15m/y which also makes him the 15th highest paid WR if he counts as one
For reference, Hopkins is paid 27.5m/y
I came here to ask this exact question. Its like when PFF says CB is the most valuable position on defense, which to me is a crap take because edges get paid more and do a lot for CBs
Because a te is not as flashy as being a wr. Also alot of teams don't really use te that much besides blocking in the running game and play action. Also the market for te is not as big as wr. The amount of top wr in the nfl is much more than top te.
@@zerotohero768 Throwing crap against the wall with no analysis or facts involved? That isn't going to satisfy anyone sorry.
@@itssostupid_Iloveit this is legit common sense. today's nfl is pass heavy. How many 1000 yards te is their compared to wr? The amount of wr competition drives up price. Every season their always seems to be a highest paid wr. The te market is small. You don't need facts or analytical for this. An 8 year old can understand this. Ask anyone else is the answer will be pretty much the same.
I remember when Jimmy Graham was looking for a new contract with NO it was considered laughable that he should be paid like a wide receiver. The logic used was it's much easier to get open vs linebackers and safeties compared to corners.
Check out the film on Mizzou vs Florida, the entire game Gillespie (number 9 safety from Mizzou) played extremely well against Pitts and exposed some of his weaknesses
Gillespie definitively shook his rhythm and shows how limited he can be due to lack of technique
Yes 5 catches for 81 yards, yesss exposed.
I would use Pitts as a WR and and move TE in the beginning of his career and wait till he gets bigger and slows down in his before I would play him as a inline TE
What do you mean "bigger" he's 6'6 250...
@@mrfrostynippels3187 he’s 240, stop lying
He's not a TE, he's a WR. It's not complicated. He will be either split wide or in the slot. You will rarely see him blocking in-line.
so hes a faster Travis Kelce?
@@mxfilms9738 he looks a big ah Michael thomas🤣
@@mxfilms9738 No, he's a 6'6 WR with a 4.46 40 yard dash. I'd say he's like a juiced up Darren Waller.
The real TE ‘s are that are elite, kittle and gronk, exceptional receivers and the best blockers at their position, then there are the other TEs like kelce and pitts, who are hell of receivers, but “meh” blockers, in resume, big WRs
Kelce is not a "meh" blocker. Kelce is an elite TE not a WR.
@@lukemallaghan6419 where was that blocking in the super bowl?
Was waiting for this video. And sure enough we are on the same page been on pitts for the last 3 years. and i always said when he gets to the NFL he will be an all pro WR if he cant put on weight
I watched all of Florida’s games and have been watching pitts for as long as he’s been there. I’ve never seen an issue with his blocking. A couple of the blocks in the video weren’t bad at all and with proper coaching he can easily be even more explosive. Most top TE’s line up in the slot these days anyways. I’m a Miami dolphin fan and I honestly think we should take him. He’s the best athlete in the draft IMO. A beats all around and he has soooo much potential
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Appreciate ya brother!
I think it depends the system he gets in and how creative the OC can get. You can definitely make him a mismatch at receiver and I think that would be his best shot. Definitely in the slot against linebackers. But also as an X he’ll make his money. His ability to win 50/50 will keep him valuable.
He can pass block well. I see him as a Darren Waller type weapon for years to come.
This video was AMAZING. I’ve been FASCINATED by Kyle Pitts & I’m beyond excited to see how he does at the next level
Appreciate you Justin! Yeah, he'll be super interesting to follow. I hope a team let's him play in space a bit more, I imagine he will at the next level
Bengals at pick 5.......i hope....
This is a good video but man I preferred your other thumbnails IMO 😀
Thanks Dan, I like the old ones too. Just trying something new to see if it changes my content's exposure!
Can you please make video on ETN, Najee, Javonte Williams, Carter, and gainwell?
Excellent analysis as always, i think he is a generational talent but with the right coaches. So now who is next? (Najee?)
Yea that’s just it. With the right coaches this kid has HOF potential. With the wrong coaches, he has the potential to be a massive bust. Scary
Thanks again Jorge! I'm not sure maybe Lance, Sewell, or the Miami pass rushers
@@AlexRollinsNFL I don’t care WHO you do next, I just found your channel today & I’ve binged on your videos. You have an EXCELLENT channel my friend.
@@topleftfromtime Thanks brother! I grind for all of you!
Good point about the coaching. As a Pats fan, I'd love to see them draft him -- our coaches have lots of experience coaching a generational/HOF TE (Gronk)... but if he ends up at WR, we need a lot of new talent at that position as well. (And Pitts' catch radius might help compensate for Cam Newton's accuracy issues, haha.) That said with the talented TEs they just picked up in free agency, I'm not sure they'll be interested in picking up another high-opportunity-cost tight end. We'll see!
I think his blocking was adequate but that is definitely something that he can work on considering his size and what he has shown glimpses of during his breakout season but yes that receiving threat is the real deal for his Success in the NFL.
One of the scariest things about Kyle Pitts is that if he will commit to playin TE he has yet to fully develop into his frame...
Hi Alex. As great as they were, have you ever considered Gonzalez, Olsen, Sharpe, and Gates above average to borderline elite run blockers?
No, not necessarily. But adequate blockers certainly
Pitts is the most dominant receiver prospect since Megatron/Julio IMO. I’d love to see what you think about Micah Parsons!
great video and love the insight... think u make a very very good point... he can be a Z if he has an X that takes the top off defense
Great offensive coaching will use him in ways that cater to his skill set..
I was watching nfl network and they were talking about pitts and I thought he should be a reciver
I’m a cardinals fan and I think he’ll be perfect at like the Dan Arnold type
The converted wide receiver type UDFA type
exactly what i thought. future cardinal
He's a YAC monster yet to be unleashed. I see his value in a run-first offense with Pitts as a wideout. With his size, I think he'd be a good match vs CBs on outside runs. Play him to his strengths and mitigate his glaring weaknesses.
@8:51- Pitts did NOT miss his block. the HB missed the cavern he was supposed to run through.
A TE that can’t block, Ahh yes, what can go wrong here?
Damn I didn’t realize lbs were still 6’5 250 still teams want hybrids and to revolutionize they game shouldn’t think inside the box. Dude WILL do ANY db nasty and no linebacker can cover him
@@johnhickson1095 I’m sure he will, but a TE still needs to be great at blocking. Kelce and Kittle are mismatches in coverage but they both can block like tackles
@@juanmikel7507 why do you need to block when you lining up at slit? He can block just not the best at it
Uhhh can't block? He can, he's a good and willing blocker, elite or great no, but good.
@@juanmikel7507 Kelce doesn’t block like a tackle, Kittle does
He just ran a 4.46 40 wow whatever he is he's gonna be an amazing pass catcher and perennial pro bowler in the league. Safest pick of the draft imo
My only worry is if he doesn't evolve and become just a half decent blocker/te teams will narrow in on the passing game. Making Davis beat them. It'll be tough
are tight ends actually more valuable than wide receivers? draft and salary cap allocation would suggest otherwise
Excited to see what he can do for the falcons
If Atlanta doesn’t go qb or trade down I have a feeling it’s going to be Pitts. They have the receivers for him to tutor under Arthur smith could build a game plan around him and none of Atlanta needs have prospects projected around 4
I got the Falcons trading with the Patriots for 15, 3rd(next year), and Gilmore.
@@cedricmitcgell6240 patriot fan? Falcons don’t have the cap for a player like Gilmore nor are they going to pay heavily for a one year rental cb. If you think pats are are going to trade up to 4 it’s going to take picks in this years draft
@@jameskeen3321 facts
@@jameskeen3321 or 1st(15), 1st(next year), 2nd(this year)
@@jameskeen3321 Also, when I was thinking of this trade it seems like ATL is still trying to win with Matt Ryan and Julio.
I think Kyle Pitts perfect landing spot would be with the 49ers. Kyle Shanahan would make great use of his athletic potential moving all over as a mismatch nightmare.I’m also sure KS could mold Pitts into a much better blocker as well. Lastly you know Kyle Pitts would get a small percentage of run plays such as end arounds and screens designed for him as well with the 49ers.
Agreed
I think he's gonna be a pretty solid blocker in the NFL with time. I've seen much worse blocking in college from NFL TEs, and they weren't 10lbs undersized(Tyler Higbee and Goetert ctm). Give him two years and natural weight growth that I think will come and he should be pretty solid there. Only a handful of TEs each year are good blockers and receivers in NFL anyways.
He's going to be fine with TE guru Arthur Smith go dirty birds
he is a dynamic playmaker and a versatile weapon
Definitely an all-pro VW (versatile weapon, for those not in the know)
Coming to Miami!
1:40 If you talk about catch radius, I immediately think of Laquon Treadwell, who was also supposed to have the best catch radius of any prospect in years.
To be fair he was an extremely average athlete for a WR not to mention to be one drafted first round . He was stiff in the hips, not very fast , and was a limited route runner . Plus taller slow “go up and get the ball” type WRs are a dying breed , Kyle Pitts is a freak athlete WITH precision route running . He’s got a lot higher floor than treadwell too as a rookie
@@rafsimmz sooooo D.K Metcalf you consider a dying breed? Calvin Johnson was a dying breed considering he really had a limited route tree, and while he was very fast, the lions didn't use it very often yet he still produced
@@jessiekelley3822 Dk Metcalf and Calvin Johnson are not Slow
@@jwi792 I just said that calvin Johnson was fast😂. But I should have reiterated it. But I was just saying that go up and get it recievers are not uncommon or non useful in todays game
A lot of talk about the 49ers taking him. Idk how Id feel about that. We've spent so many high picks on pass catchers lately with dante pettis, jalen hurd, deebo samuel and brandon aiyuk. We need help in the secondary and offensive line. I know its about best player available, but still. Cant really let these pass catchers eat if the QB has no time, or if the Qb is bad
You should patrick surtain or jaycee horn or Micah parson
I wish the Ravens could get him! We need somebody like this!
who knows lol, maybe the issues Alex has pointed out will cause him to fall in the draft, or maybe Ravens trade up. Baltimore would be a good fit too bc he could just play receiver since they already have Mark Andrews and at least one other good TE, only issue is whether he can run-block well enough
Any receiver or tight end will be a bust on the Ravens, Jackson is a garbage passer, thats why no big name free agent wide receiver will ever sign in Baltimore.
@@christopherali2828 Lamar QBR rating is higher than Russell Wilson and Tom Brady while having the arguably the worst receiving core in the league😐
@@jadenstevens9786 it better be, he doesn't pass it more than 5-10 yards. I'm a fan of Lamar, I'm not trying to be a hater but he's never going to be an accurate pocket passer, hopefully his accuracy improves.
He wont fall that far
A year later-what rookie from Atlanta made the pro bowl this year....at TIGHT END?
what about TJ hockenson 1st rounder pro bowler this year 2nd year in the league
He definitely looks like receiver first to me, Calvin Johnson type a guy, not seeing TE but maybe he develops with the right coaching.
Man I think he is a next Travis Kielce, dude has the size and speed that will break defense apart. I truly do think the falcons should draft him, he would be a stud in Arthur smith offense.
Except Kelce was a better blocker out of the gate
SanFranFan30 but still isn’t that good of a blocker, kelce is average-above average at best blocking, unlike mr. kittle who is the best blocking TE in the game
@@eliasgonzalez5357 Yeah I know that, and as niners fan I love Kittle, but this comment had nothing to do with him, so there's no reason to bring him up, we are talking about Kelce and Pitts here.
@@eliasgonzalez5357 TJ Hocksen and Marcedes Lewis are better blocking TEs
MFox than kittle?? You are crazy, kittle is undoubtedly the best blocking te
It's the offense coordinator job to take advantage of this tweener, all I know is he finishes plays in the endzone. Most tight ends can catch the ball but get caught from behind. Pitts outran safeties to the endzone
This is a banger but alex in my opinion pitts is a tight end but can be moved around a lot or whatever team drafts him should have two tight end so pitts can be that flex guy and. Become more a wr and that other takes his place for blocking so pitts doesn't have to have a problem blocking
Fair take, I don't think there's 0 chance he can succeed as a TE, but his most valuable skills/traits are all as a WR. Can he develop into an adequate blocker is my question
@@AlexRollinsNFL yea u right
So basically what Miami does with Mike Gesicki
@@mroverdose14 yes
@@AlexRollinsNFL He already is a "adequate" blocker
I think he should move to wr when he gets to the league. He's not a good enough blocker to be a te in the league rn, he should become a Megatron type player.
What TE led the NFL in TD's last year? One of those weapons Aaron Rodgers doesn't have, Robert Tonyan.
Might have the most success as a Calvin johnson or dk metcalf type wr
Split end running gos, comebacks and post routes all day...nah.
Alex, if "tight ends are more valuable than wide recievers" why are recievers paid A Lot more? I understand theres essentially 3 standout TEs but they dont get top 10 WR money
it is not actually about the money. It is just the fact that teams are used to stopping or at least slowing down a dominant receiver, like D-Hop or Davante. It is way harder to slow down a truly dominant TE, because there are not as many players (S or LB) to cover them. Essentially, I think there are simply more dominant CBs like Ramsey to slow down a WR, than players to stop TEs.
@@amanzhumabek7912 teams also put CBs on dominant tight ends. it usually works pretty well. I asked Alex, because I think theres no good explaination. The NFL is all about value, teams would offer TEs more if they were worth more.
@@itssostupid_Iloveit likely due to the nature of contract negotiations. As there are so many good wr having new contracts each year it is easy to identify a comparible contact then say I want that plus 5% to be the highest paid. When there are only 3-5 dominant te the negotiations only come up every couple of years so it is harder to compare against what you are worth.
I just answered this above too, I think it's because WR put up bigger numbers (not necessarily making them more valuable) and the TE market hasn't been set high enough by any of the elite guys for whatever reason
He’s a weapon that’s so versatile
Reminds me of Plaxico Burress. That said, put this guy in the slot and he'll tear it up
With the 6th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select, Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida.
Yes sir💪🏾
yes sir!!
I'm hoping Denver Broncos get him @ #9!!
If we want better QB stats and moving the chains on 3rd down??
This is definitely our 1st round pick 2021!!
We have tight ends.
We have WR speed.
Kyle can be left alone to scoop in record touchdown numbers!!
He could be a huge problem at wr I think if he changes to wr he will still be top 5 on his team but if he stays at te he just needs some more muscle and work on his blocking
6’6
250 pound Tight End
Not everybody can be Darren Waller.
I hope Atlanta uses him well and doesn’t ruin his career by putting him in bad situations
I see him as a WR in the NFL. He's bigger/better than college athletes, but if NFL LBs or linemen line up against him, their QB is jelly toast.
You know nothing, he literally is a good and willing blocker elite or great no but good yes.
As a gator fan please let him fall to a good team along with kadarius toney and Kyle trask
I'll say use him as a big slot early in his career and limit his blocking reps. This way you expand on his best traits while still giving the offense the option to have him useful in in-line blocking situations. I don't think he'll ever be a great in-line blocker and I see him somewhere in the mold of Mike Gesicki to Darren Waller. High praise but both are very limited blockers and you can't expect him to be much in the run game at the NFL level.
cardinal rule: If they couldn't physically and consistently do it in college they are not doing it at the next level
Great take Odarris, Waller even played WR at Georgia Tech in college. There's some talk of teams moving Pitts to WR full time, I'll be interested to see if they do
Though putting him a WR is an option if you have a TE who can catch, run routes, blocking (which anyone can learn) and has speed, that more than anything shatters defensive schemes. Nothing is worse on a defense than a putting them in a preputial restart 1st down situation having slower LB'ers becoming more fatigued opens up big plays down field. Enter Kittle, Gronk, Kelce, Gonzalez. I think that position if utilized well keeps defenses honest and spreads the field and opens it up for for WR's, RB's and other TE's. I like your perspective though, insightfully put together.
As great as Pitts would be on the 49ers...we still need a QB in the first round this year
He is going to the Atlanta Falcons #RiseUp
I’m just saying UF has a good history with our TEs in the NFL
Aaron Hernandez...
@@owenlefkowicz Who was pretty good on the field
Are we drafting Eric Ebron with hands or are we drafting a 6'6" slot receiver with speed in the 4.5's? I'm not taking either in the top 10, and I'm definitely not taking him if the big idea is that I'm going to ask him to beat number 1 corners in the NFL. Ultimately, if the thought process is that he should play receiver, I'm not taking him above at least 4/5 guys at the position. The fact is, the league just isn't good at developing talent which is why it supports 3 years in college... And that's certainly more true for the tight end position than it is for any other position. We all want these hybrid ends to work but they never do. Tight end value has increased with everyone wanting a Kittle, Kelce or Gronk but what makes them so special is that they are also great blockers. It's not speed freaks that excel, it's all-rounders. Another fact? Good coaching staffs probably won't want to take him because they'll want someone in round 1 who can come in straight away and do what they ask. Bad coaching staffs are likely to be more attracted to the prospect of what could be without ever being able to really get him there. The immediate sky-high expectations and that long learning curve if he is to be a truly great tight end for the crappy team likely to take him in the top 10, scares the hell out of me... Tbh there's only 4 or so coaches in the league, not named Sean Payton, that would make me somewhat comfortable taking Pitts. Only 2 of them are in the top 16 and neither is taking a tight end.
Yeah I think this is too rigid an assessment of the TE position. Kelce is not a TE, he's a positionless receiver, like Jimmy Graham and even Shannon Sharpe. Pitts will be lining up everywhere on the field basically no matter where he goes. But I feel like a blanket statement like "TEs take a while to develop" is just unfair to Pitts. We've never seen a guy like him before, and yes his blocking is actually very solid for a playmaking "receiver" type TE. Wouldn't be surprised if he breaks rookie records.
He just ran a 4.46 40. I think that officially makes him a better WR than Chase. He's stronger and better catching contested passes... and he may now be faster in a straight line.
God if the ravens get this guy!!!
great receivers always out produce great tight ends. But I agree that he is a receiver. I don't think TE's are more valuable, that's just absurd. Where, or who has more receiving records, WR or TE? WR's block too. And before you anyone says that they don't block LBs or DL, in the offense lines up in a 4 wr set, blocking lb's become moot.
More receiving yards doesn't win football games
Guys I think Pitts is a versatile weapon
HE WILL BE A TOP 7 pick
Agree. I’m saying top 6
As you said, the best tight ends in the league aren't 1st round picks. you can get great value out of tight ends in later rounds and in my opinion, they should not be taken in the first round unless it is a luxury pick, much like a runningback. You can get great value for them in later rounds.
generational talents are exceptions
@@DylanBlakeGolf How many generational talents actually come out screaming and tear the league apart? Mahomes was not considered one, yet here we are. Ryan Leaf was considered a generational talent. I'm not here to shit on the kid, I hope he does well and he probably will. But if you are picking in the top 10, youre a bad team. a tight end doesn't even remotely move that scale. I don't care if its shannon sharpe. thats just me. value goes a long way for me
@@ford1chevy2dodge3 yeah i see what you mean but he is by far the best TE prospect this year and a team with a young Qb is going to want to get a weapon like him
@@DylanBlakeGolf The only team that truly makes sense to take him top 10 is Cincy. But it would be crazy to take him at 3(4?). Especially considering your QB just got injured and needs protection. Hes no good if you have no time to get him the ball
@@ford1chevy2dodge3 cinci needs Sewell, especially after last year but i would love to see burrow with a weapon like pitts
So he is like even engram but taller and can actually catch
I don't get it... WGAF if receivers are big ? Corners are like 6'2 at best no wonders why CJ was a beast, he was bigger and stronger than all of the dbs , that's already a winning watchup.
The VERSATILE WEAPON himself
Lol yesssirrr
Reminds me of AJ Green, Plaxico Burress, Calvin Johnson. A great receiving talent.
AJ Green is WAY WAY quicker, Calvin was just physically better in everything mainly speed. He can be Plaxico but is that worth a Top 5 pick? He's Mike Gesicki to me. very good but I'm not taking in the Top 5 or 10 unless I have a plan for him with the talent already on the roster
he’s isaiah simmons but on offense
simply put, kyle pits could be a jet sweep gadget guy if u needed him, hes runs like a steam train so put him in the slot and see what he does after the catch, hes got height weight speed combo of calvin johnson so send him on go s, who cares where hes played, hes the craziest recieving prospect in a year where a wide out that wasnt him won the heisman, and hes big enough to block the edge and a good coach will help him better that part of his game and hell be dallas clark meet julio jones, just u watch lol
Kyle Pitts is the best player per value among the top prospects. Maybe it depends where he goes. but on the "right" offense he will be an unstoppable nightmare. he is my number one target for sure. Pitts is a star in the making. And a star belongs with other stars. Blue stars that is. Kyle Pitts and Dak Prescott would be a great combo for years. And since we gave Dak his dollars. Let's reward him further with a super weapon to throw to. C'mon Jerry bring Kyle Pitts to America's Team.