I am still upgrading my top 10 positional rankings right up until draft day, and I now continue to do so with the TE position. This position is not usually one of the deeper spots in the draft, but this is a different kind of class, where depth here is substantial with this particular group. Here are my top 10 TEs in the 2018 draft class:
1. Mike Gesicki, Penn State
Gesicki is a premier pass catching TE who could develop into a decent pass blocker in time. He would be a perfect first round fit for a few teams, including New England.
2. Dallas Goedert, South Dakota State
Goedert dominated as a receiver at the TE position at FCS South Dakota State. He will not block much, but he can do some damage in the red zone.
3. Mark Andrews, Oklahoma
Andrews is a dangerous pass catcher who creates serious mismatch issues in the open field. Consider him one of the elite pass catchers in the draft.
4. Hayden Hurst, South Carolina
Not one of my absolute favorites in this class, but he is the blocker that the other top guys at this spot are not. He is not much of a scorer or red zone threat, but he can block all day.
5. Ian Thomas, Indiana
He is probably the most raw of the upper group, but he is coming into his own at the right time, and is molding clay at this point. A coaches dream.
6. Dalton Schultz, Stanford
Looks more like a traditional blocking Y TE on the next level, but if that's what you need, he could be your guy in the middle rounds.
7. Durham Smythe, Notre Dame
A traditional blocking TE, he plays more like a third tackle, and has the mindset of one as well.
8. Chris Herndon, Miami
Has some injury concerns, and is very raw, but is capable of making big plays when you need him to, if he can stay on the field.
9. Adam Breneman, U Mass
His stock has dropped as of late, but I still cannot ignore his production over the last two years, as he was our FBS TE of the Year both seasons.
10. Tyler Conklin, Central Michigan
Conklin would have been top five if not for a drop off in play last fall. Still, he could develop into a solid combo TE on the next level, or fall off completely.
For more of my notes on the TE position, and all others, check out my 2018 NFL Draft Prospectus. Get yours today by ordering here: http://bilosports.blogspot.com/p/power-rated-sports-premium-subscription.html
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