Continuing my series on players emerging from the shadows in 2023, let’s take a look at some tight ends.
1. Jaheim Bell, Florida State
Overshadowed by: Brock Bowers
It took getting out of the SEC for Bell to enter this list because, let’s face it, Bowers is hands down the best TE in the country, and he’s still got another year of eligibility. But the newest Seminole is a beast in his own right and should lead the conference in overall yards for a TE. He’s also a great complement to fellow portal TE Kyle Morlock as well, as the two of them should help Jordan Travis take his game to another level in his final season.
2. Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame
Overshadowed by: Michael Mayer
The next great tight end on the factory line in South Bend, Evans has been the understudy to the All-American Mayer for two years while getting valuable reps. And with Gerad Parker taking over the offensive playcalling duties, you might see even more targets to the tight end position, allowing the true junior to shine.
3. Benjamin Yurosek, Stanford
Overshadowed by: Dalton Kincaid
Stanford has had some outstanding tight ends during the Jim Harbaugh & David Shaw eras, and Yurosek started to come into his own as the next great one last season. And he’s as sure of a target as they come. Yurosek graded out with the best hands of any tight end in the country per PFF. So look for his numbers to skyrocket as a senior.
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4. Erick All, Iowa
Overshadowed by: Sam LaPorta, Payne Durham
The big tight end transferred from Michigan to Iowa alongside his teammate, quarterback Cade McNamara. All will follow in the Hawkeye tradition of tight ends that includes LaPorta, George Kittle, Noah Fant, TJ Hockenstein, Dallas Clark, and numerous others who have been dominant at both the collegiate and NFL level.
