TOJ Badlands

CURRENT: Team Needs: TE

Team Needs:

Tight End

Overview

With the restructures of both Tyler Conklin and CJ Uzomah, plus former 4th rounder Jeremy Ruckert expected to take a leap, the Jets look set at tight end on paper. This is one of the deeper classes in recent history, making it interesting if Joe Douglas will still capitalize on that. A day three zone blocker with some upside as a receiver could be on the table here.

Current Staff

TE Coach: Ron Middleton

Offseason Additions

None

Current Roster

Prospects to Watch: TE

  • Michael Mayer

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    TE

    Notre Dame - #87
    Michael Mayer Headshot

    Position: TE

    Class: Junior

    Height: 6'4 1/2"

    Weight: 249 lbs

    Overview
    A versatile tight end that lines up out wide, in the slot and on the line of scrimmage, Mayer chews up the 8-15 yard area with a massive frame to shield defenders. The Jets are financially locked into both C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin while also invested

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    Grade: 1st Round
    TRAITS

    Sure Handed

    Power Runner

    Accolades

    2022 1st Team All-American

  • Darnell Washington

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    TE

    Georgia - #0
    Darnell Washington Headshot

    Position: TE

    Class: Junior

    Height: 6'6 5/8

    Weight: 264 lbs

    Overview
    Washington is essentially a 6th offensive lineman at 6'7, 265+ lbs that can also run and catch. He's not a luxury the Jets can afford, but I can't wait to see what an NFL offense does with him.

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    Grade: 1st round
    TRAITS

    Rare Size

    Bulldozer

    YAC Monster

    Big Catch Radius

  • Dalton Kincaid

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    TE

    Utah - #86
    Dalton Kincaid Headshot

    Position: TE

    Class: Senior

    Height: 6'4"

    Weight: 240 lbs

    Overview
    Kincaid has some of the most reliable hands in the draft and can be a killer up the seam. My disclaimer above about the Jets tight end room remains though.

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    TRAITS

    Route Technician

    YAC Monster

    Sure Handed

  • Tucker Kraft

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    TE

    South Dakota State - #85
    Tucker Kraft Headshot

    Position: TE

    Class: Senior

    Height: 6'5"

    Weight: 254 lbs

    Scheme Fit
    Overview
    A small school prospect with a translatable skill set, Kraft would get more hype in a less loaded tight end class. At 6’5 and 254 pounds, he has prototypical size to live on the line of scrimmage, but experience also working as a move tight end. H...

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    Grade: 2nd round
    TRAITS

    Sure Handed

    YAC Monster

    Accolades

    All-Missouri Valley Football Conference First Team (2021)

  • Sam Laporta

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    TE

    Iowa State - #84
    Sam Laporta Headshot

    Position: TE

    Class: Senior

    Height: 6'3 3/8"

    Weight: 245 lbs

    Overview
    A jack of all trades player limited by a struggling offense, LaPorta handled a variety of roles for Iowa. He finished 2022 with 53 catches (30 went for first downs), 592 yards and one touchdown. He had 6 drops and has a tendency to play with alligato...

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    Grade: 3rd round
    TRAITS

    Route Technician

  • Luke Musgrave

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    TE

    Oregon State - #88
    Luke Musgrave Headshot

    Position: TE

    Class: Junior (RS)

    Height: 6'6"

    Weight: 250 lbs

    Pre-Draft Visit w/ Jets

    Overview
    Musgrave played wide receiver and defensive end in high school before making the jump to tight end at Oregon State. His father, Doug Musgrave, was a quarterback at Oregon in the early 1990's. The first thing you notice watching Musgrave is his speed...

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    Grade: 2nd Round
    TRAITS

    Sure Handed

  • Luke Schoonmaker

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    TE

    Michigan - #86
    Luke Schoonmaker Headshot

    Position: TE

    Class: Senior

    Height: 6"5

    Weight: 251 lbs

    Pre-Draft Visit w/ Jets

    Overview
    Schoonmaker took a bigger role with the Wolverines this year and turned into a nice security blanket for JJ McCarthy.

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    Grade: Round 3
    TRAITS

    Sure Handed

  • Brenton Strange

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    TE

    Penn State - #86
    Brenton Strange Headshot

    Position: TE

    Class: Junior (RS)

    Height: 6'3 3/4

    Weight: 253 lbs

    Overview
    A hybrid player that brings a tone setting mentality, Strange was moved all around in Penn State’s offense. Whether it was from the backfield, on the line of scrimmage or in the slot his intensity as a run blocker jumps out. He has the athleticism ...

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    Grade: 4th round
    TRAITS

    Bulldozer

    Power Runner

  • Payne Durham

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    TE

    Purdue - #87
    Payne Durham Headshot

    Position: TE

    Class: Senior (RS)

    Height: 6'6"

    Weight: 253 lbs

    Overview
    Durham is definitely not the fleetest afoot and fits more the old school model of tight ends. He's got good hands and is a solid blocker. He can clear defenders when he gets engaged. Because of his size and lack of agility, he can have some trouble s...

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    Grade: 5th Round
    TRAITS

    YAC Monster