Who Is The Best TE In The NFL?
We take a look at the top five tight ends in the NFL and see who comes out on top.
Introduction
There is no doubting that the NFL has some of the best athletes in the world, and the tight end position is no exception. Tight ends are often some of the most versatile players on the field, and they can be used in a variety of ways to create mismatches and cause problems for opposing defenses.
So, who is the best tight end in the NFL? That is a tough question to answer, but there are a few players who stand out above the rest. Here are a few of the best tight ends in the NFL today:
Rob Gronkowski
Rob Gronkowski, who plays for the New England Patriots, is widely considered to be the best TE in the NFL. He is a 3-time Super Bowl champion and has been named to the Pro Bowl 5 times. Gronkowski has also been named First-team All-Pro 4 times.
Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Cincinnati.
Kelce was born in Westlake, Ohio, to Donna and Ed Kelce. He has four brothers:Jason, Garrett, Eric, and Jordan. His father, Ed, played football at Cuyahoga Heights High Schoolbefore going on to play Division II college football for Harding University. His mother also played volleyball in college. Kelce attended his dad’s alma mater, Cuyahoga Heights High School, where he began playing football as a freshman.
Zach Ertz
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz has been one of the best tight ends in the NFL over the past few seasons. In 2018, he caught 116 passes for 1,163 yards and eight touchdowns. He followed that up with a career-high 119 catches for 1,272 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2019. He is currently the Eagles’ all-time leader in receptions (325) and receiving yards (3,809) by a tight end.
Ertz has been to three Pro Bowls (2017, 2018, 2019) and was First-Team All-Pro in 2018. He was a key part of the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII victory over the New England Patriots, catching seven passes for 67 yards and a touchdown.
At 6’5″ and 250 pounds, Ertz has good size for a tight end. He is also a good route runner with great hands. He is one of quarterback Carson Wentz’s favorite targets and is one of the best red zone targets in the NFL.
George Kittle
George Kittle is the best tight end in the NFL. He is a physical freak of nature who can run like a wide receiver and block like a lineman. He is the complete package and has quickly become one of the most dangerous weapons in the league.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the best TE in the NFL is a highly debatable topic. However, we believe that Travis Kelce is the best TE in the NFL right now. He is a powerful and reliable target for his QB, and he has the ability to make big plays happen. He is also a good blocker, which makes him an all-around TE.
