How to Scout Tight Ends | NFL Draft Scouting Symposium

What separates an elite NFL Draft tight end prospect from a college production machine? In this edition of the NFL Draft Scouting Symposium, we're breaking down exactly what to watch for when scouting tight ends. Tight end may be one of the most difficult positions to evaluate in football because prospects are asked to contribute as receivers, blockers, athletes, and offensive chess pieces. In this episode, we dive into the traits NFL scouts prioritize when evaluating tight end prospects and discuss how to identify translatable NFL skills on film. We examine route running, separation ability, hands, ball tracking, body control, contested-catch ability, yards-after-catch production, inline blocking, functional strength, athletic testing, football IQ, and positional versatility. We also discuss the differences between traditional Y tight ends, move tight ends, H-backs, and modern receiving threats, while highlighting common mistakes evaluators make when projecting the position. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.