NFL Draft: Biggest strengths and weaknesses of 2020 class

Weakness: Tight end

Last season had one of the best tight end classes in recent memory, with two players being drafted in the first round. There were also plenty of players in later rounds that will likely become starters, from TJ Hockenson to Irv Smith to Drew Sample.

This season, the draft class will settle and get closer to the mean. There will be good players, but nothing like last year’s. To be fair, it will likely be another decade before we have another tight end class that loaded.

The best prospect going into this season so far is Albert Okwuegbunam out of Missouri. He has the ability to catch the ball in the passing game, and that is very important in today’s time. You also have some guys who need to prove themselves this season.

Tight ends are usually luxuries, and they are hard to scout. Each team values something different based on their offense. Some need players who can stretch into the slot, and others simply need a sixth blocker on the offensive line. No matter who you need, you will be taking a risk in 2020.

Unless a few players from smaller schools explode into great talents, expect there to be few (if any) tight ends drafted in the first couple of rounds.