Blocking

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Blocking

Overpowers undersized linebackers to open up the edge, freeing up halfbacks for big yards.

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Strengths

  • Overpowers undersized linebackers
  • Opens up the edge for halfbacks
  • Strong blocking ability

Weaknesses

  • Limited receiving threat compared to other TE archetypes
  • Less effective in vertical passing game

Most Relevant Attributes

Run BlockingImpact BlockingLead BlockingRun Block FinesseRun Block PowerCatching

Archetype Fit Players

Good

Portrait of George Kittle
X Factor development
George
6'4"250 lbs32 yrs
Kittle
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Portrait of Mark Andrews
Superstar development
Mark
6'5"247 lbs30 yrs
Andrews
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Portrait of Dallas Goedert
Superstar development
Dallas
6'5"256 lbs31 yrs
Goedert
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Portrait of Darnell Washington
Normal development
Darnell
6'7"295 lbs25 yrs
Washington
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Portrait of Will Dissly
Normal development
Will
6'4"265 lbs30 yrs
Dissly
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Compatible Schemes

This archetype is used in the following schemes:

Pistol

The Pistol offense allows the quarterback to better read over center with shotgun formations. It punishes unbalanced defensive lines in the running game with the ability to hand the ball off quickly to either side of the field.

Other Tight End Archetypes

Possession

Always looks to find extra yards after catching the ball, even if the path means going through a defender.

Vertical Threat

Makes matchups a nightmare for defenses, by being too big for defensive backs and too fast for linebackers to cover.