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Ranking the ACC’s Top Tight Ends for 2023

Mike Farrell breaks down Oronde Gadsden II, Jaheim Bell, and the other top tight ends in the ACC

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Oct 29
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1. Jaheim Bell, Florida State

— He can be used in so many ways, as we saw at South Carolina, and with so many offensive weapons, he won’t be able to be keyed on as much by the defense.

South Carolina tight end Jaheim Bell (0) is brought down by Vanderbilt cornerback Tyson Russell (8) during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

2. Oronde Gadsden II, Syracuse

— Is this cheating? The 6’5″, 225-pounder could also be considered a WR, but the way they use him is more as a versatile TE.

Oct 1, 2022; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange wide receiver Oronde Gadsden II (19) makes a catch with Wagner Seahawks defensive back Roberto Auguste (26) defending during the first half at JMA Wireless Dome.

3. Bryson Nesbit, North Carolina

— The 6’5″ target had more than 500 receiving yards last year and is getting more comfortable with QB Drake Maye as a go-to target.

Dec 28, 2022; San Diego, CA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Bryson Nesbit (18) runs with the ball while defended by Oregon Ducks defensive back Steve Stephens IV (7) during the second half of the 2022 Holiday Bowl at Petco Park.

4. Kyle Morlock, Florida State

— The Shorter transfer will team with Bell as the bigger target who can move the chains and be a red zone nightmare.

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Marcus Clayton (3) moves in to stop Kyle Morlock (84) during the Shorter vs UWF football game at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.

5. Jake Briningstool, Clemson

— his yards-per-catch (11.4) will improve this season, and he should see the end zone much more with Davis Allen on to the NFL.

Dec 3, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers tight end Jake Briningstool (9) makes a catch during the fourth quarter of the ACC Championship game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Bank of America Stadium.
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