Best of Tight End Workouts at the 2023 Scouting Combine

[@einherjar9364]

People sleeping on Michael Mayer a little bit because he wasn't overly fast, but those catches were clean , and so was his push. He's been number 1 TE for a reason, and his combine supports that. Darnell is finally getting the recognition he deserves though, which I'm glad for. Dude is also a beast. This year is incredible for Tight Ends.

[@nicholas104]

Agreed. This is looking to be an incredible Tight End class.

[@tylerthomas6235]

I pray my dolphins get Darnell

[@nicholas104]

@Tyler Thomas I feel the same way as a Chiefs fan. I just think it would be a good idea for the Chiefs to select a future TE now while they have Kelce nearing the last three or so years of his career. Washington just feels right to me.

[@YellowDogAnimations]

Yeah really cool to see also expect big play from Laporta especially receiving

[@Nighthawk1003]

I like mayer to I've seen highlights n he's probably the best route runner he reminds me of Kelce not fast but just crispy route running and strong TE

[@AntBoxingEdit]

Darnell goin be real good in the league with the right team

[@freddieroper6458]

Packers

[@chadrichards8930]

Bengals

[@cali-cal6064]

Eagles

[@steveazusa]

Bengals 🐯

[@TDPhinsTalkAdmin]

🐬 dolphins

[@Copiio]

Darnell just boosted his stock through the ROOF with them catches, strength and speed!

[@growthcountry]

Tennessee has to take him

[@Copiio]

@@growthcountry that would be fire to pair him with Malik

[@ryu-ken]

He blocks like a OT too

[@reallife0728]

THIS DRAFT IS ABSOLUTELY SICK WITH QUALITY YOUNG TE'S!!!!

[@sunnyrobinson2128]

Sam LaPorta is the best kept secret out of this group 🤫

[@EditsByShady]

They won’t know until September #OnePride baby

[@drydenlindenberg2477]

@@EditsByShadyoh we know now!!!

[@Charleybones]

He was no secret to Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes. La Porta has been phenomenal, and his future with the Lions is HoF potential after just 1 season.

[@sunnyrobinson2128]

@@Charleybones I’m no Detroit Lions fan but Im a fan of LaPorta wish my Redskins would have drafted him. But our coaches don’t draft very well🤔😞🤣

[@jimbrown341]

That Darnell Washington catch. Wow. First thing that ran through my head: "Dude must have a large hand size to catch a ball like that. Odell Beckham had about a 10" hand and he contributed his catching ability with his hands". So I checked Darnell's combine measured hand size.... 11 inch hands. That has to be the largest hands I've ever seen measured on a player. Holy crap. That's like catching a softball for him. LOL

[@brat9743]

That sled was gliding across the field with Darnell Washington blocking 😅

[@growthcountry]

Just beautiful

[@lonniethomas4343]

Yeah

[@frostywarrior4649]

That sled was wondering 'why am i going up and back at the same time with tremendous force 😅???'

[@jayclark1551]

TE’s looking better than the WR’s this draft!

[@dundeedolphin]

Sam LaPorta moves so fluidly.

[@j.g.mcbell9494]

The kid from Iowa looked like the most natural and fluid receiver out there.

[@LeReece]

What other Iowa tight ends can you think of Kittle, Hockenson, Noah fant definetly Tight End U all pro ready guys straight from college

[@evanjones593]

@@LeReececommentator said it himself “Want a TE? Go to Iowa”

[@setalight7290]

Thats what iowa does its te University

[@charlesmarshall2697]

He would have been a third reserve at Georgia behind Bowers and Washington!

[@jasonlasick4396]

Iowa has always been underrated

[@rocker555555]

Washington Killed it. Let this sink in-- He was the 2nd best TE at Georgia

[@bobbybob20]

Life was better when I wasn’t older than these guys

[@johnkelley502]

Lmfao damn man, why you making me feel old like that

[@smithnwesson990]

Michael Mayer has good hands. Might be a legit TE1 one day

[@noahberk2389]

Not just one day. His rookie season depending on what team he end up on

[@rapsheets4993]

​@@noahberk2389 TEs struggle their first year

[@rodneysnextchapter615]

@@rapsheets4993 some don't though

[@rapsheets4993]

@@rodneysnextchapter615 it's notorious for taking a few years to develop a TE. They just need to get stronger it takes time just like lineman

[@rodneysnextchapter615]

@@rapsheets4993agreed It's also common for 1st round TEs to not do anything ever. I see one thats strong as hell. I've seen 3rd & 4th round TEs come in day one and have success .

[@vngel1020]

darnell washingtons draft stock after this 📈📈📈

[@joshbennett6534]

He looks like Vernon Davis

[@dodu8281]

he is already ranked as the 2nd or the 3rd best TE in most analysts scout reports. just because this video featured him mostly and he had one circus one hand catch, doesnt mean his stock is rising crazy...

[@joseluisrivera127]

For real he looked really good

[@Johndoe-ri9in]

@Heath Swinson As a bengals fan Agreed

[@mojo9810]

@@dodu8281 dude literally every TE was featured on this video you just a hater Go Dawgs go look up Lenard pope from UGA

[@camreese]

darnells a freak first rounder obviously

[@n8doggy733]

2:52 who doesnt appreciate a good sled push?

[@luke8536]

Georgia boys making me proud! Hope Darnell gets with the right team cause if he does he is gonna be a problem. He was overshadowed by Bowers but hopefully he gets with the right team and just keeps getting better. Go Dawgs 🐶

[@sigj7159]

Jalen Carter making you proud?

[@kvngty0421]

Bandwagon

[@luke8536]

@@kvngty0421 ya know, it actually feels good that Georgia is finally consistently good enough for people to accuse me of being a bandwagon fan

[@tioolatunji2252]

@@luke8536 nah deadass been watching Georgia since t-king and Alec olgolotree were our best players. It’s lovely hearing people hate greatness

[@madladnate]

His size, hands, strength and speed are impressive. Its all about if he stays focused on his body, and training. I have only watched his highlight reels. I wonder what his football acumen is like.

[@swiss954]

That strange dude was snagging the rock. Great catching.. not sold on Mayer honestly. Love Washington to my bengals thou. Laporte look nice too. Kincade would of killed it as well

[@dillontrimmell9368]

yeah im not sold etiher.

[@yunghendrix8985]

What aren’t you sold on about Mayer? If you don’t mind.

[@nateswaggin9827]

@@yunghendrix8985 because of the combine 😂 these guys don’t know much about football they look at the combine the tape don’t lie tho

[@postive-vibes]

@@nateswaggin9827 Unfortunately, the tape often lies. It's interesting how often the combine doesn't project what a guy will do in the NFL.

[@ryanwolf620]

Mayer is the best route runner out of all the te

[@perryellis1423]

Darnell Washington made himself a 1st Rd pic today

[@akin242002]

The way he bullied the blocking sled has 80% of NFL defensive ends sweating. Oh, and he can catch too. In the right system, he is a hall of fame player assuming nothing bad happens on or off the field.

[@careful7951]

Who ever draft this young man Darnell Washington is going to get a steal. He can catch run good routes. His biggest asset is his inline blocking. He can control the edge. That is a major weapon in the run game.

[@akin242002]

The way he bullied the sled tells me more about him than the pass catching drills. This guy wants to be great!

[@y2kelly66]

Steelers got him at 93 and his teammate on-line (left side of QB Pickett's right throwing arm, B. Jones as 14th pick. They're gonna have an edge on other teams there.

[@inlustrismedia]

Friggin' cyborgs showing up this yr's combine... like holy crap

[@justinmj6586]

4 1st round talents and Kraft and LaPorta are solid day 2 guys. Best TE class in a generation.

[@TheHumbleking718]

Shannon will have a lot to say about that catch 😎

[@drewneighbors7866]

That one handed catch was nasty he gonna be beast in the NFL

[@edwardtwiggs4226]

That dude Washington is a Problem!

[@ListenWhenISpeak20]

Yea I’m a Ga fan but still unbiased.. I would pic Darnell over the rest of the field.. a giant that you know can block which is why he was viewed as a extra o lineman..Brock was the star receiving TE so Darnell didn’t get to showcase his receiving skills to often but now people see that he was good speed can move pretty well and run decent routes for his size and has good hands

[@nicethaddy5955]

Story reminds me a bit of Dawson Knox, who didn't get many chances in college either because of how stacked the team was. He's been a top 10 TE the last two seasons now. I expect a similar trajectory for Washington

[@kidjawn6147]

Darnell on the Patriots would be insane

[@CHENOTV]

mayer gonna have the best rookie year of them all. most complete tightend and raiders scheme heavily involves tightends. not the fastest but dont need to be with route good running. 800+ yards his last two years in college people sleep on

[@spencer8699]

Schoonmaker, Kuntz, and Kraft are slept on, such a deep TE class

[@OrtizFrancisco]

Kuntz fs

[@PgLangGang]

Washington put that sled on wheels. Holy hell!

[@Rosegachatuber23]

It’s literally 5 starting TE in this draft Washington is my favorite that boy it’s special

[@dodu8281]

the patriots will draft brenton strange to add even more strangeness in this offense.

[@SpeedyStone97]

Need more Brayden Willis, he's gonna be a sleeper steal

[@audoko82]

Granddaddy is Elite....don't sleep on Darnell

[@CarsonClaws]

Sam Laporta baby!! Go lions!!

[@Always_Never]

My sleeper Will Mallory is moving back up!

[@megaforces6819]

Everyone is sleeping on him. They gonna find out the hard way. He’s a decent blocker and is very fast and can make those contested catches

[@TabascoRain]

Lucas Musgrave ended up with an RAS of 9.78 but we couldn't squeeze him into the highlight reel?

[@sergiomorales5290]

We need these guys for fantasy football 😂

[@stablejourney]

Darnell’s making reply highlights already and it’s only the combine!!

[@Bell_Reacts]

1. Washington 2. Mayer I seen Mayer 2 years ago when I attended FSU. Notre Dame @ FSU and he is legit.

[@terrancewashington6308]

Bless up❤

[@chezblack6782]

This TE crop is really under the radar right now. At least 5 of these guys can be all pros

[@thinktime3802]

Michael Mayer might be one in a decade

[@nicethaddy5955]

Darnell Washington is literally Deandre Hopkins with DK Metcalf's body.. +3 inches lmao. He's bouta be a nightmare to deal with. Potentially has the highest ceiling of any TE the league has ever seen.

[@nicethaddy5955]

Josh Allen + Stefon Diggs + James Cook + Deandre Hopkins (speaking it into existence) + Gabe Davis + Darnell Washington = 🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@Kenny-bj2zq]

Those magic gloves they can now use sure make there job easier for sure

[@madladnate]

Cincinnati will get a great tight end regardless. What an awesome class of athletes!

[@jeanpayano1506]

Lets see what he does with a star on the helmet

[@ClaudeVids]

1. Washington 2. LaPorta 3. Strange

[@Will-fk2dk]

Mayer is gonna be a super star

[@niqxx2966]

brenton strange isn't even on the espn best available for tight ends, absolutely unacceptable, he's a top 5 tight end in this draft

[@ddland45]

YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Darnell Washington caught my eye here! DALLAS might have to consider a TE at #26!

[@ryangibbons7311]

LaPorta looks like the best in the class

[@cedeluca2121]

Could see Brayden Willis being picked up as a 5th/6th round steal by a team like the Browns, Colts, Dolphins & then in a couple years being a very good, versatile player in the NFL. He will make his living early on in Special Teams where he's played A LOT for the Sooners

[@AthleticallyInsane]

Would not be surprised if Darnell Washington made the nfl

[@leehall6097]

He stepped out.. 100%

[@crapwithanopinion2919]

God I hope the packers draft Washington. He’s such a beast.

[@kimofromkalihi]

Washington’s last catch was out of bounds

[@yromeo24]

My jags got the 24th pick in the first and if Washington is there I hope they take him.

[@yromeo24]

@@Il.Livorno.Volante Facts

[@joncantrellvlogs5756]

Bro I went to highschool with him I said come to the raiders back in 2018 as a joke but then it actually came true, let’sss goooo

[@camo9254]

5:13 funny part of tight ends and cool fact about tight end university according to George Kittle

[@familyipad6758]

Michael Mayer is a beast

[@waynehardiman5443]

Michael Mayer just got out of the bar it looks like and says let’s play ball lol

[@alexanderg1297]

Hell of a catch. Didn’t look like he stayed in bounds though. He’ll be one hell of a player regardless.

[@lassiejr2115]

Penn St TE looked like High draft pick material >

[@user-up1us9jf1o]

I was just thinking that. They have become a te factory.

[@DuggyDuce]

Darnell Washington COME ON BEARS!!! #BEARDOWN

[@penguinrea0088]

God has Blessed them

[@vonkhargaming7992]

darnell makin it look too easy

[@thomasbuckybucksbrewergb4543]

Darnell Washington has the highest upside of the TE in this draft! I think Kincaid and Mayer improve slightly at the next level. Washington can be on the field every down and make any offense(especially a young QB) play action passing better because of that! Kincaid barely moved the sled, Mayer really had to work at it, where Washington just bull dozed the sled. Washington is gong to surprise at the next level!

[@Realsteppa23]

Raiders needa get Darnell Washington asap

[@chiefscountry]

I wonder which one of these 💎’s Veach is gonna land in the draft

[@virgilteman]

Shoooooot Mayer, LaPorta,or Washington in any order....YES PLEASE!! 😍 😮 😊

[@stevelafave1707]

I have no clue how people didn’t see the talent of Sam Laporta he’s the next George kittle

[@frostywarrior4649]

I can see Darnell Washington being a high 2nd round pick with the way he worked out at the combine...

[@AL-rf2fr]

Kuntz with that speed could be the next skittle and Washington the next Gronk ,

[@FR-nc3vb]

Fun fact: “Schoonmaker” is dutch for cleaner lol

[@SME5724]

Deep draft class this year

[@samright4661]

Darnell Washington will be All Pro

[@SlavaUkrainiMax]

Like Washington could be the next Gronk and Kuntz the next Kittle. My two favs of the TE’s.

[@matteathletics2199]

Darnell Washington is a Jaguar

[@festusfive9157]

LETS GO KURT (of the benkert variety)

[@sirmanni4534]

Darnell’s a Commander

[@amed6163]

Go Dawgs!!!...🏆🏆

[@margaretjiantonio939]

Who needs 2 hands when you grab it with 1 hand.

[@Johndoe-ri9in]

Darnell to Bengals

[@RandomTingz23]

Haven't watched college football, but im taking darnell in the first round

[@IxMADMANxl]

One hander 😮

[@kevinkerns88]

All I'd heard about Darnell was he is great at blocking lol dude might be the biggest target I've ever seen and he seems to catch quite well. But yes the man can block...no doubt after seeing this. I heard Musgrave mocked to the chiefs a couple times. Haven't seen much on him. Short highlight reel. I get that he's fast but I think I'd rather have this dude if we take a TE in the first at all.

[@taylorrussell3158]

As a Georgia fan I would much enjoy seeing Big O go to KC to ultimately replace an aging Kelce

[@itoo3654]

That's the Ravens calling card: blocking TEs! oh lala. ❤️

[@althomas1546]

Darnell welcome to Jacksonville

[@Carolinapanthersfan]

Panthers need our next Greg Olsen! We need a strong TE!!!!

[@Danny-ks1pb]

Tight end U iowa does it again.

[@jeffhallii7907]

Darnell is all sizzle and no steak. Freak athlete and good player, but doesn’t mean he’ll be a that guy in the nfl. TE 2 on his team

[@lucasbarta2971]

GO BILLS

[@GetRocStar]

Hard to mess tho it’s up Dallas. Just pick one 😂😂

[@rkbelmont1138]

I'll always rather have an elite TE over an elite WR. Travis Kelce and George Kittle are making 14M and 18M, which is half of what the top receivers are making. If you find an elite TE, keep him forever, as their value is much better than the WR.

[@alexdelvento1273]

TE is the best position in football

[@Bizness87]

Greenbay NEEDS to draft Darnell Washington

[@5575nick]

Hi nfl

[@David-eh3ht]

Tucker Kraft slept on

[@AceDawg300]

Clemson's Davis Allen is a good TE that can catch will have to work on blocking however.

[@ashlyn5332]

Tucker Kraft is from Timberlake South Dakota its only 40 miles from where I live omg he's putting South Dakota on the map again