Austin Seferian-Jenkins started the season as the No. 1 tight end, and it was nearly a consensus. The 6-foot-6-inch, 275-pound tight end was getting lofty comparisons to players like Rob Gronkowski due to his size and speed, not to mention his uncanny ability to get body position.
So far in 2013, Seferian-Jenkins has left quite a bit to be desired, and he's dropped in our rankings as a result. Both Jace Amaro of Texas Tech and Eric Ebron of North Carolina have made a more consistent impact in 2013, especially in the passing game. Amaro is not only looking like the top tight end in the class but probably a top 20 players overall as well.
Farther down the list, players like Marcel Jensen, Jacob Pedersen, Rob Branchflower and Chris Coyle have intriguing potential and at the very least could be depth players in the NFL.
Here are our top 15 tight ends eligible for the 2014 NFL Draft.
1. Jace Amaro | 6'5, 260 pounds | Tight end | Texas Tech * |
2. Eric Ebron | 6'4, 245 pounds | Tight end | North Carolina * |
3. Austin Seferian-Jenkins | 6'6, 276 pounds | Tight end | Washington * - Preseason notes |
4. Arthur Lynch | 6'5, 254 pounds | Tight end | Georgia |
5. Marcel Jensen | 6'6, 270 pounds | Tight end | Fresno State |
6. C.J. Fiedorowicz | 6'7, 265 pounds | Tight end | Iowa |
7. Xavier Grimble | 6'5, 250 pounds | Tight end | Southern California * |
8. Nick O'Leary | 6'3, 248 pounds | Tight end | Florida State * |
9. Jacob Pedersen | 6'4, 241 pounds | Tight end | Wisconsin |
10. Rob Blanchflower | 6'4, 260 pounds | Tight end | Massaschusetts |
11. Chris Coyle | 6'3, 222 pounds | Tight end | Arizona State |
12. Jake McGee | 6'6, 250 pounds | Tight end | Virginia * |
13. Ted Bolser | 6'6, 254 pounds | Tight end | Indiana |
14. Asa Watson | 6'4, 235 pounds | Tight end | North Carolina State |
15. Colt Lyerla | 6'5, 246 pounds | Tight end | -- * |