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

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George

6' 4"250 lbs31 yrs

Kittle

98OVR

99AWR

95CTH

89CIT

87SPD

87ACC

84SRR

79MRR

78IBL

78BTK

77RBK

77DRR

65LBK

62PBK

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Mark

6' 5"247 lbs29 yrs

Andrews

91OVR

93AWR

91CTH

90ACC

90CIT

87SPD

81SRR

77MRR

73DRR

73BTK

68RBK

67IBL

54PBK

49LBK

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Dallas

6' 5"256 lbs30 yrs

Goedert

88OVR

92AWR

88CTH

86SPD

86ACC

84CIT

80SRR

76BTK

74MRR

74RBK

70DRR

61IBL

61PBK

50LBK

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Darnell

6' 7"295 lbs24 yrs

Washington

76OVR

86ACC

84SPD

78CTH

78CIT

75RBK

74IBL

72LBK

69AWR

68BTK

64PBK

63SRR

56MRR

52DRR

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Will

6' 4"265 lbs29 yrs

Dissly

73OVR

83CTH

82SPD

80CIT

79ACC

72IBL

72BTK

70RBK

67AWR

65SRR

65PBK

62MRR

59LBK

58DRR

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.