Pat Freiermuth, the Penn St. TE, sits at No. 46 on the consensus board across 24 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 25% elite, 59% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He's athletic and has good build-up speed down the seam to attack the second level.”
Character
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Two-year team captain who does not lack in self-confidence.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Big, athletic tight end with the potential to be a combo player at the position, helping as a run blocker and pass catcher.”
Technique
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “He is an effective pass catcher with the potential to thrive as a chain mover, while also displaying strong blocking skills in the running game.”
Production Context
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Freiermuth is a rock-solid tight end with a game that is about as complete as they come.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-TE.
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Big, athletic tight end with the potential to be a combo player at the position, helping as a run blocker and pass catcher. Freiermuth needs to tighten up his technique as a run blocker but his foot quickness and agility led to some splashy recoveries and block finishes that foreshadow his future potential. He's athletic and has good build-up speed down the seam to attack the second level. However, he's average in se…”
“…Freiermuth is a rock-solid tight end with a game that is about as complete as they come. He is an effective pass catcher with the potential to thrive as a chain mover, while also displaying strong blocking skills in the running game.…”
Sourced synthesis from 4 scouting sources, not original film. How these reports are written →