The NFL continues to place a greater emphasis on the tight end position as offenses increasingly utilize multiple-tight-end formations. As a result, teams have shown a willingness to invest premium draft capital in elite prospects at the position. Over the past four drafts, Kenyon Sadiq, Colston Loveland, Tyler Warren, and Brock Bowers have all been selected within the top 20 picks. While the 2027 tight end class may not currently feature a prospect viewed at that level, don't be surprised if LSU's Trey'Dez Green emerges as the first tight end selected in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Green is coming off an impressive 2025 campaign despite playing in a passing offense that ranked just 80th nationally, averaging only 216 passing yards per game. Even in a struggling aerial attack, Green established himself as one of the Tigers' top offensive weapons. He earned Second-Team All-SEC honors after recording 33 receptions for 433 yards and seven touchdowns while missing two games with a sprained MCL.
Elite receiving ability gives Green massive upside
Beyond the production, Green possesses several traits that have NFL scouts intrigued about his professional potential. The first thing that stands out is his rare size. At 6-foot-7, Green presents a massive target and consistently wins in contested-catch situations. His length and catch radius made him a dangerous red-zone weapon, helping him set an LSU tight end record with seven touchdown receptions last season.
What makes Green especially intriguing is how well he moves for a player of his size. He displays impressive agility and body control, allowing him to adjust to off-target throws and make difficult catches in traffic. According to PFF, he hauled in 60 percent of his contested targets last season. After the catch, Green also brings a physical edge to the position. He routinely lowers his shoulder to finish runs and averaged more than six yards after the catch per reception.
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Despite his upside, Green is not without concerns. The biggest question mark is his frame. At just 237 pounds, he is extremely light for a 6-foot-7 tight end. His lack of bulk shows up most as a run blocker, where he can struggle to generate movement at the point of attack. His tendency to play with a high pad level only compounds those issues. Another area that needs improvement is consistency catching routine passes. According to PFF, Green dropped 13 percent of his targets last season, a number NFL evaluators will want to see decrease.
The environment around Green should also be significantly improved in 2026. LSU's passing attack is expected to take a major step forward with Sam Leavitt taking over as the starting quarterback and offensive mastermind Lane Kiffin arriving as the Tigers' new head coach. The Tigers also upgraded their receiving corps through the transfer portal by adding Jayce Brown, Jackson Harris, and Eugene Wilson III, which should create more favorable matchups for Green and open up additional opportunities in the passing game.
Entering the season, I currently have a second-round draft grade on Green. His combination of size, athleticism, and red-zone effectiveness gives him tremendous upside as a receiving threat at the next level. However, he will need to continue developing as a run blocker and become a more reliable pass catcher if he hopes to elevate himself into first-round consideration. If those improvements come, Green has the talent to finish the season as the top tight end prospect in the 2027 NFL Draft class.
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