College Football: Tight Ends replacing NFL rookies

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 09: Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball and is tackled by Nat Berhe #31 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second quarter during the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 9, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

South Dakota State – Skyler Cavanaugh (Sophomore)

A lot of scouts and analysts had Dallas Goedert as their number one tight end going into the 2018 NFL Draft. He ended up being selected in the second round by the reigning Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles. Goedert was a huge producer for the Jackrabbits for two years. In 2016, he had 92 receptions, 1,293 yards, and 11 touchdowns, then in 2017, he had 72 receptions, 1,111 yards, and seven touchdowns.

Those aren’t easily replaceable numbers and whoever has to follow in those shoes has a steep hill to climb.

Well that whoever is sophomore Skyler Cavanaugh. The kid from Arizona played in a very limited role behind Goedert but still managed to bring in 12 catches on the year as well as 131 yards and a touchdown.

Cavanaugh is listed as 6’5 and 235 pounds which is a little lighter than you’d like your tight end to be but with three years of eligibility left, he has time to build onto his frame.

He is a talented athlete and should be able to climb that steep hill left by Goedert eventually.

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