Kyle Pitts, the Florida TE, sits at No. 2 on the consensus board across 28 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 62% elite, 25% starter.
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His ability as a pass-catching tight end could force defenses in his division to alter the way they construct their roster.”
Physicality
ESPN's Todd McShay: “Pitts is a hybrid receiver/tight end with a big frame, long arms and very good physical ability.”
Physicality
ESPN's Todd McShay: “Pitts has the size and second gear to threaten downfield, along with the burst and strength to make him a threat after the catch.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His rare blend of size, athleticism and ball skills are reminiscent of Megatronâs.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Heâs a tough matchup for most linebackers and too big for most cornerbacks.”
Technique
ESPN's Todd McShay: “He is an excellent route runner who separates from linebackers and safeties, and he settles into pockets working against zone looks.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a move-TE.
Sources · 7 · quotes 4
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Todd McShay, ESPN
- Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Mel Kiper Jr., espn_mel_kiper
- Todd McShay, espn_todd_mcshay
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…While the player comparison for the purposes of this scouting report is Darren Waller, Pitts may have the traits and talent to create mismatches similar to those created by Calvin Johnson and Tyreek Hill. His rare blend of size, athleticism and ball skills are reminiscent of Megatronâs. His ability as a pass-catching tight end could force defenses in his division to alter the way they construct their roster. Heâs…”
“…HT : 6-6 | WT: 239 | Highlights Like Lawrence, Pitts has one of the highest grades I've ever given at the position , but he's more than a tight end. He's an offensive weapon who will immediately improve a team picking in the top five. Stat to know: After dropping nine passes from 2018-19 -- tied for third most among FBS tight ends -- Pitts improved his pass-catching with 43 receptions and zero drops on 66 targets las…”
“…Pitts is a hybrid receiver/tight end with a big frame, long arms and very good physical ability. He is an excellent route runner who separates from linebackers and safeties, and he settles into pockets working against zone looks. He has the foot speed and active hands to get off press, and his ability to collect contested catches makes him a tough matchup when he moves outside. Pitts has the size and second gear to t…”
“…Pitts is the ultimate offensive weapon. The ultra-athletic pass catcher is a wide receiver in a tight end's body, boasting an array of skills that makes him a nightmare matchup for defenders on the perimeter.…”
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