Kyle Pitts is one of the best tight tight prospects in the history of the NFL Draft. He would be selected early in the 2021 NFL Draft. The question is how high will dynamic pass-catching athletes go?
Some would say that Pitts, at 6-6, 246 pounds, is a luxury pick for a team that does not need to shine at more important positions that lead to the top 10 led by quarterbacks, offensive tackles, wide receivers and edge rushers. Become targeted in . Some would say that their major playmaking is an absolute necessity for a pro offense to jump to the next level of versatile explosiveness in the passing game.
Pitts is coming to a huge final season with the Florida Gators. In just 8 games during his junior year, he caught 43 passes for 770 yards and 12 touchdowns, in addition to being a hard-to-cover matchup nightmare in the Red Zone, Pitts also averaged 17.9 yards on field-stretching speed. Featured it. Hold. He is a special game-changer in the mold of Chiefs Travis Kell and Raiders Darren Waller.
With this in mind, a look at the six most likely landing spots for Pitts on April 29:
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1. Philadelphia Eagles (No. 12 overall)
The Eagles dropped six spots from No. 6 due to their trade with the Dolphins. They may have kept themselves from the top-two wide receivers, but they are still well positioned to land the pits as a different style of goal for the Jalt Hurts. Eagles Zach Ertz and offensive-minded coach Nick Sirianni seem intent on using several tight ends for the Colts with Frank Reich working well.
Pitts and Dallas would be a tough intermediate combination to stop Goedert, with 2020 first-rounder Jalan Reagor playing him fast as a wide receiver. Pitts can use a hybrid player in many places. Hurts can easily turn him into a dominant go-to man in the red zone.
2. Dallas Cowboys (No. 10)
The Cowboys have some major developmental needs elsewhere, including cornerbacks, edge rushers, and offhand tackles. But keep in mind that Jerry Jones was a luxury pick with a highly skilled receiver last year and was not disappointed with CeeDee Lamb. Lamb with Dac Prescott, along with Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup, a dynamo-like pickets would give another explosive dimension to an explosive Dallas passing game.
Blake Jarvin has flown some upside-down, but he is shutting down an AC torn ACL. Dalton Schuttle contributed well, but he is better as an inline blocker. Pitts will be the Cowboys’ most dominant target since the future Hall of Jason Witten.
3. Miami Dolphins (No. 6)
The Dolphins can still get a top two wide receiver after leaving three spots. Alabama prospects, Davonta Smith and Jaylen Wadle, will both be tempted to reunite with Tua Togavelloa and there is a chance that LSU’s Jamers’ Chase will still be available.
But going for the pits is not bad for new co-offensive coordinators Eric Studesville and George Godsey as Chan Gaye’s plan in Year 2 of Tagoveloa changes the team. Mike Gesicki has become more dominant as a receiver, but he is also a free agent in 2022. Regardless, the Dolphins may consider deploying more than 12 personnel with pits. Pitts also serves as a big playwright with outside No. 1 Devente Parker and new fast deep threat Will Fuller.
4. Cincinnati Bengals (No. 5)
There is a strong chance the Bengals behave lean offensively in Oregon’s Pannei Sewell, even with some hope for Jonah Williams and free-agent addition to give Riley Reef an edge. They could also consider a top wide receiver to complement the big T Higgins and slot Tyler Boyd.
But given how much Burrough loved to throw in the middle of the field last season, Pitt’s would offer him a high-end safety valve. Burrow had a good relationship with CJ Uzomah as a cheater, but Uzomah is coming from a torn Akilis and is a free agent in 2022. Drew sample means more of a blocker. Pitts’ hybrid abilities will help Burrow achieve diverse goals and help him get the ball out quickly on short-to-intermediate routes.
5. Los Angeles Chargers (Number 13)
The Chargers have little void at the tight end after being unable to keep free agent Hunter Henry signing with the Paters. Like the Bengals and their second-year quarterbacks, they too will be in the market for offensive deals and wide receivers. Los Angeles invested well into the offensive line in free agency, and Justin Herbert needs some sure-handed, explosive help in Joe Lombardi’s new offense.
The well-traveled Jared Cook was signed to help replace Henry, but he is entering at the age of 34 and is having a real craze with the Saints, which earned him the wings of Adam Trotman I released with waiting. Again, the hybrid nature of Pitts could fit him well in some capacity, complementing Keenan Allen, also knowing the big-to-injured outside Mackout Williams is a free agent in 2022.
6. Carolina Panthers (No. 8)
The Panthers seem intent on upgrading a big quarterback for Teddy Bridgwater and are in the wheel house to land one of the five promising backs behind the Jaguars, Jets and 49ers, as they still finish ahead of the Broncos. But if things don’t play well for Carolina, the Titan is an excellent option to upgrade from Ian Thomas, who doesn’t survive until he succeeded Greg Olsen.
The big-game ability of wide receivers Robbie Anderson and DJ Moore would position the Pitts to succeed on intermediate routes. He will also drive the second level pass defenders to Batry, who must also account for running back Christian McCaffrey in the passing game. There is no question Pitts will promote Bridgewater should he remain a bridge QB.
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