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Record-Breaking Speed and Versatility Define the 2026 TE Combine
sports11 hours ago

Record-Breaking Speed and Versatility Define the 2026 TE Combine

At the 2026 NFL Combine, the tight end group impressed with depth and versatility: Kenyon Sadiq set a tight-end combine record with a 4.39-second 40, while five prospects—Sam Roush (Stanford), Max Klare (Ohio State), Martin Klein (Michigan), Nate Boerkircher (Texas A&M), and Tanner Koziol (Houston)—showcased a blend of blocking, catching, and route-running. The Lions are seeking balanced tight ends who can create matchup advantages, with Roush viewed as a fit for immediate TE2 upside, Klein as upside production, and Koziol and Boerkircher flashing potential in big-slot and hands, while Klare demonstrated strong receiving but mixed blocking and drill results.

DBs and TEs steal the show on Day 2 at the 2026 NFL Combine
sports13 hours ago

DBs and TEs steal the show on Day 2 at the 2026 NFL Combine

Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis highlighted standout showings from defensive backs and tight ends as several prospects posted elite athletic marks. Stock-ups included Daylen Everette (4.38 40, 37.5-inch vertical), John Michael Gyllenborg (4.60 40), Chris Johnson (4.40 40), Toriano Pride Jr. (4.32 40), Kenyon Sadiq (4.39 40), Lorenzo Styles Jr. (4.27 40) and Dillon Thieneman (4.35 40). Three players undercut the buzz a bit and will need solid pro days to lift their stock: Davison Igbinosun, Max Klare and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren. The event underscored how fast and explosive drills at Lucas Oil Stadium can reshape a prospect’s draft outlook, especially for DBs and TEs.

Patriots' Win Over Dolphins Highlights Maye and Tight End Usage
sports5 months ago

Patriots' Win Over Dolphins Highlights Maye and Tight End Usage

The Patriots' Week 1 game against the Dolphins highlighted a strategic shift towards utilizing tight ends more in the running game, with Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, and Jack Westover playing key roles in blocking, which contributed to a solid rushing performance. The team also adjusted its receiver and linebacker rotations, emphasizing versatility and situational substitutions, while maintaining a full roster with only one inactive player.

Top Waiver Wire Targets for Fantasy Football: Wide Receivers & Tight Ends
sports5 months ago

Top Waiver Wire Targets for Fantasy Football: Wide Receivers & Tight Ends

The article highlights potential fantasy football waiver wire targets and stashes among wide receivers and tight ends, focusing on players with less than 44% rostered in Yahoo! leagues, such as Kayshon Boutte, Cedric Tillman, Elic Ayomanor, Wan’Dale Robinson, and tight ends Harold Fannin Jr. and Juwan Johnson, providing insights into their recent performances and potential for fantasy success.