PFF Most Valuable Tight Ends of 2023: #1 Kittle, #2 Hock, #8 LaPorta

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1. GEORGE KITTLE, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS​

Wins above replacement: 0.53

Kittle's 87.3 PFF grade leads all players at the position through 12 weeks. He’s on track for a sixth straight 85.0-plus receiving grade, while his 78.5 PFF run-blocking grade would be a career-high.

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2. T.J. HOCKENSON, MINNESOTA VIKINGS​

Wins above replacement: 0.49

A huge part of the Vikings' passing offense since his arrival ahead of the trade deadline in 2022, Hockenson's 82.6 receiving grade trails that of only Kittle and Travis Kelce. He has forced six missed tackles on 80 receptions through 12 weeks.

8. SAM LAPORTA, DETROIT LIONS​

Wins above replacement: 0.33

Another standout rookie, LaPorta ranks seventh at the position with an average of 1.56 yards per route run in 2023. He has forced six missed tackles on 55 receptions through 11 games of his career.

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We’ve seen rookie tight ends make an immediate impact in 2023, along with some second- and third-year players who have stepped up. Here are the most valuable tight ends in the NFL through 12 weeks.

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3 in the top 5 in Fantasy too !

 

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3 in the top 5 in Fantasy too !

But have we overtaken ISUMoo as TEU yet?! I gotta think we’re getting close.