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NFL Draft: 3 tight ends New York Giants should target to replace Kyle Rudolph

By Reese Nasser

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 11: Jalen Wydermyer #85 of the Texas A&M Aggies celebrates after making a catch against the Colorado Buffaloes during the fourth quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on September 11, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 11: Jalen Wydermyer #85 of the Texas A&M Aggies celebrates after making a catch against the Colorado Buffaloes during the fourth quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on September 11, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images) /
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Tight end Trey McBride #85 of the Colorado State Rams is brought down during the second half by linebacker Jestin Jacobs #5 of the Iowa Hawkeyes(Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
Tight end Trey McBride #85 of the Colorado State Rams is brought down during the second half by linebacker Jestin Jacobs #5 of the Iowa Hawkeyes(Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) /

Trey McBride, Colorado State

Colorado State’s Trey McBride may very well be the most talented receiver in this year’s tight end class.

During his time in college, he racked up receiving numbers that rivaled even the game’s best wide receivers.

In his first three seasons, McBride showed a gradual increase in his skills. He made improvements in every statistical category with each following year.

His final season served as his true breakout year. He accounted for 90 receptions and 1,121 receiving yards. While he scored just one touchdown, he was still the main force of this Colorado State offense. He averaged nearly 13 yards per catch and was able to consistently produce at a high level.

McBride caught at least six passes in all but one game in his final season at Colorado State. His best game came against Toledo, where he was responsible for 109 of the team’s 110 receiving yards.

McBride struggled at times with his blocking but still proved to be good enough to hold his own. His ability to be effective in the passing game makes up for what he lacks in this area. Between his speed and route-running skill, he can match up and win against opposing linebackers with ease.

If put into this Giants offense with Brian Daboll at the helm, McBride could be used in a similar way to that of Dawson Knox on the Buffalo Bills. Given time, McBride could develop into a quality blocker, which would only make his game resemble Knox’s even more

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