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The basic anatomy of a Top-16 Dynasty Tight End
Kittle
Kelce
Andrews
Engram
Hooper
H Henry
Ertz
Goedert
Hockenson
Waller
Fant
Njoku
Gesicki
OJ Howard
I Thomas
Jonnu Smith
This is the data set used.
Let’s take a look...
Kittle
Kelce
Andrews
Engram
Hooper
H Henry
Ertz
Goedert
Hockenson
Waller
Fant
Njoku
Gesicki
OJ Howard
I Thomas
Jonnu Smith
This is the data set used.
Let’s take a look...
1. Draft Capital.
Round 1 - 5
Round 2 - 4
Round 3 - 4
Round 4 - 1
Round 5 - 1
Round 6 - 1
Draft capital is still essential. It’s the easiest metric to identify, but it shows up all the time. Pay attention to it.
Round 1 - 5
Round 2 - 4
Round 3 - 4
Round 4 - 1
Round 5 - 1
Round 6 - 1
Draft capital is still essential. It’s the easiest metric to identify, but it shows up all the time. Pay attention to it.
2. 40 Time
40 time is pretty important for TE.
4.30-4.45 - 1
4.45-4.60 - 5
4.61-4.75 - 8
4.76 + - 1
Pretty much exactly what I would expect to see here. NFL Tight Ends need to be able to run the seam. NFL linebackers are fast, so it stands to reason they be adequately fast.
40 time is pretty important for TE.
4.30-4.45 - 1
4.45-4.60 - 5
4.61-4.75 - 8
4.76 + - 1
Pretty much exactly what I would expect to see here. NFL Tight Ends need to be able to run the seam. NFL linebackers are fast, so it stands to reason they be adequately fast.
3. Speed Score
Below the 70th percentile - 2
70th - 85th percentile - 6
Over the 85th percentile - 7
This is actually a metric I always keep an eye on when choosing TEs in dynasty. Size/speed is a big part of the TE equation.
Below the 70th percentile - 2
70th - 85th percentile - 6
Over the 85th percentile - 7
This is actually a metric I always keep an eye on when choosing TEs in dynasty. Size/speed is a big part of the TE equation.
4. Size
Height
6’3” or less - 2
6’4” or 6’5” - 11
6’6 or taller - 3
Weight
Less than 245 - 1
245-255 - 11
More than 255 - 4
Obvious sweet spot 6’5” 250 That is the prototype.
Height
6’3” or less - 2
6’4” or 6’5” - 11
6’6 or taller - 3
Weight
Less than 245 - 1
245-255 - 11
More than 255 - 4
Obvious sweet spot 6’5” 250 That is the prototype.
5. SPARQx
Less than 105 - 2
105 - 120 - 5
More than 120 - 6
105 represents roughly the 50th percentile and 120 is roughly the 80th percentile.
So generally, you want an above average SPARQ athlete, if not an elite athlete.
Less than 105 - 2
105 - 120 - 5
More than 120 - 6
105 represents roughly the 50th percentile and 120 is roughly the 80th percentile.
So generally, you want an above average SPARQ athlete, if not an elite athlete.
6. College Dominator
Keep an eye on production, but with TEs there is a lot of variance as to how college teams utilize the tight end. It’s good to see production, but a lack of it is not a disqualifier.
Below 17 (50th %) - 1
17-25 (50th - 75th %) - 8
Over 25 (75-100 %) - 7
Keep an eye on production, but with TEs there is a lot of variance as to how college teams utilize the tight end. It’s good to see production, but a lack of it is not a disqualifier.
Below 17 (50th %) - 1
17-25 (50th - 75th %) - 8
Over 25 (75-100 %) - 7
7. College Yards per Reception
Efficiency?
Under 12 yards per rec - 2
12 or 13 yards per rec - 3
14 or more yards per rec - 11
We see the yards per reception showing up even more in this group. It does make sense, as you want a TE who is a big playmaker.
Efficiency?
Under 12 yards per rec - 2
12 or 13 yards per rec - 3
14 or more yards per rec - 11
We see the yards per reception showing up even more in this group. It does make sense, as you want a TE who is a big playmaker.
In summary, here is the identity of a top 16 Dynasty Tight End:
1. Day 1 or 2 draft capital
2. Running a 4.7 or better 40
3. Speed score - + 70th % **
4. 6’3”+ & 245 lbs +
5. Upper percentile SPARQ athlete
6. +Production, focused on big play
1. Day 1 or 2 draft capital
2. Running a 4.7 or better 40
3. Speed score - + 70th % **
4. 6’3”+ & 245 lbs +
5. Upper percentile SPARQ athlete
6. +Production, focused on big play
