The Green Bay Packers drafted two dynamic and “all-around” tight ends with Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft. However, recent history at the tight end positions suggests it will be a steep learning curve for the duo as they make the transition from college to the NFL.
In a 2018 article from ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, he wrote that in the prior 15 years (so going back to 2003), only two rookie tight ends surpassed the 600-yard receiving mark. Since then, only Kyle Pitts has been added to that list. In an excerpt from the article, former Ravens tight end Todd Heap was told by a coach of his that only the quarterback should know more about the offense than the tight end. The reality is that most tight ends don’t hit their stride until Year 2 or even 3 in the NFL.
