NFL Draft 2017: Ranking the top 5 tight ends in the class

NFL Draft 2017: Ranking the top 5 tight ends

Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku (86) dives for the end zone to score a touchdown against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second half at Camping World Stadium. The Miami Hurricanes defeat the West Virginia Mountaineers 31-14. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 3, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; South Alabama Jaguars tight end Gerald Everett (12) runs the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

While he played at a Group of Five school, Gerald Everett performed at a top level. Though his touchdown rate dropped off in 2016, Everett improved his productivity by more than one-half yard per reception.

Against Mississippi State in last year’s season opener, he posted eight catches for 95 yards and a score. And in wins over Mountain West champ the past two years, Everett has gone off for a combined 13 receptions for 267 yards and two touchdowns.

As a result, the South Alabama star came in just ahead of Njoku and Alabama’s O.J. Howard to rank fourth among Draft-eligible tight ends thanks to multiple standout seasons with the Jaguars.

Everett also acquitted himself well at the Combine, getting up 22 reps in the bench press and finishing tied for third in the vertical leap. He also tied for sixth in the 40-yard dash with a 4.62 finish. At 6-foot-3 and 237 pounds, Everett has the size and skill to become one of the better tight ends in this year’s NFL Draft.

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