2012 DRAFTTEK BIG BOARD - Ranked by Position
2012 Tight Ends
Most Recent Revision: 4/27/2012

Center

LOT

ROT

RBF

RBC

WRF

WRP

WRS

TIGHT END
(H-Back, F-Back)

The Tight End position has evolved over time. The TE was originally no more than a second OT who sometimes caught short passes over the middle. But the sophistication of today's NFL passing attack has put the TE in motion and increased his patterns on the passing tree. The terms "H-Back" and "F-Back" are sometimes used for Tight End/Fullback hybrid players. Responsibilities of the Tight End include:

1) Blocking for running plays
2) Running pass patterns

Tight Ends have been categorized as "Blocking TEs" or "Receiving TEs" based upon the following factors:

A. Prevailing offensive philosophy. A two TE alignment does not necessarily refer to a running formation, although it does add balance to both sides of the line. Consider the Colts with their 2 WR, 1 RB formation - one TE is normally larger in size for blocking, the other more of a receiver.
B. Opponent's defensive philosophy: Does your opponent blitz? And if so, how will you attack it? With more blockers for protection? Running draws and screens? Or a quick, short passing attack?

DE43

DE34

DT43

DT34

OLB43

OLB34

WILB

SILB

Big Ten

SEC

PAC 12

Big 12