After taking care of the quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and offensive tackles, here’s a look at my top 25 tight ends for the prep class of 2023.
Top 5
1. Alex Birchmeier, Penn State
— Nasty mauler will be a star in Big Ten.
2. DJ Chester, LSU
— Has emerged as one of the best OL in the country.
3. Madden Sanker, Louisville
— Great pull for Louisville from Georgia.
4. Markee Anderson, South Carolina
— Violent get off and hard to move.
5. Harris Sewell, Clemson
— Technically sound and very powerful.
More Sports News
Numbers 6-10
6. TJ Shanahan, Texas A&M
— Low base and plays with great leverage.
7. Roderick Kearney, Florida
— Bad man plays to the whistle.
8. Joshua Padilla, Ohio State
— Has room to add weight on nice frame.
9. Jaydon Chatman, Texas
– In state get will be key in run game.
10. Austin Siereveld, Ohio State
— Big and physically ready to play early.
Rest of the Top 25
11. Brycen Sanders, Ole Miss
— Like him more than most for his well rounded game.
12. Kelton Smith, Georgia
— Plays low for a taller interior lineman.
13. Cole Dellinger, Michigan State
— Another kid I like a lot better than most, he’s a future leader.
14. Ian Reed, Clemson
— A great pull from Texas.
15. Iapani Laloulu, Oregon
— Massive Hawaii OL hard to move at 350.
16. Amir Herring, Michigan
— Plays with natural leverage and pad level.
17. Christopher Terek, Notre Dame
— Aggressive player will be fan favorite.
18. James Durand, Wisconsin
— Athletic fit for new Badgers blocking scheme.
19. Luke Brown, Arkansas
— Underrated by many, he’s a Sam Pittman type.
20. Trovon Baugh, South Carolina
— Athletic player who can do a little bit of everything
21. Sam Pendleton, Notre Dame
— Will surprise you with his punch and physical nature.
22. Jerome Williams, Minnesota
— Mobile interior guy who will add weight.
23. Jordan Knox, Northwestern
— Doesn’t get the attention he deserves.
24. Clay Wedin, Auburn
— A huge get for a team that needs depth at OL.
25. Knijeah Harris, Florida
— Big road grader who can move surprisingly well.
