Tight End
Blocking
Overpowers undersized linebackers to open up the edge, freeing up halfbacks for big yards.
- Key attributes
- Run Blocking, Impact Blocking, Lead Blocking
Tight End Archetypes
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All Tight End Archetypes
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Tight End
Possession
Always looks to find extra yards after catching the ball, even if the path means going through a defender.
- Key attributes
- Catch in Traffic, Short Route Running, Release
Tight End
Vertical Threat
Makes matchups a nightmare for defenses, by being too big for defensive backs and too fast for linebackers to cover.
- Key attributes
- Deep Route Running, Medium Route Running, Release