Kaden Smith, the Stanford TE, sits at No. 128 on the consensus board across 5 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 3% elite, 38% starter.
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He has the focus and toughness to work over the middle, but he's unlikely to outfox man coverage.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He might not be dynamic enough to rise above TE2 status.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a blocking-TE.
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“…"Y" tight end who possesses adequate run-blocking talent and safety-blanket ball skills with the ability to rescue contested catches with strong hands and a wide frame. Smith gives good effort as a run blocker but will need to improve his technique and core strength to turn losses into stalemates on the pro level. He has the focus and toughness to work over the middle, but he's unlikely to outfox man coverage. He mig…”
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