New York Giants: Grading each offensive position – Spring 2019

Tight Ends

The Giants tight ends as a group, do everything well. They block well and can catch passes. Evan Engram, selected in the first round of the 2017 draft (23rd overall) by Big Blue is their best. He is a legitimate pass-catching threat, who can lineup either tight on the line or split wide.

At 6-3, 240-pounds he can create matchup nightmares for opposing defenses. Most times he is too fast for linebackers to cover, especially deep. Additionally, Engram plays too physical for many defensive backs as well.

Engram has shown that he has the tools to succeed. If the Giants coaches stick with him, he may be an excellent player for many years to come. He brings great speed and toughness to the position. With each year spent in an NFL Weight training program, he will only get stronger and reap the benefits.

Rhett Ellison came over from Minnesota last year. He will be called upon again to lead this teams rushing attack by blocking along the line and at the fullback position. A more traditional style tight end, Ellison’s skills will be valuable once again come the 2019 season.

Rounding out the TE group is Scott Simonson. In 2018, the four year veteran from Assumption College played in all 16 games for the Giants. Admittedly he has issues with false starts but is nevertheless a strong run blocker.

Position Grade: B+