{"id":7317,"date":"2017-06-29T07:19:21","date_gmt":"2017-06-29T11:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosoncfb.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=7317"},"modified":"2017-06-23T18:44:58","modified_gmt":"2017-06-23T22:44:58","slug":"five-best-returning-sec-tight-ends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2017\/06\/29\/five-best-returning-sec-tight-ends\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Simmer: Five Best Returning SEC Tight Ends"},"content":{"rendered":"

We close our series examining the best returning players at each position group in the Southeastern Conference<\/strong> with the tight end position. Other than quarterback, this is the position group that lacks the most depth. With the departure of O.J. Howard<\/a><\/strong> and Evan<\/strong> Engram<\/strong><\/a> to the NFL<\/strong>, there isn’t a lot of star power returning. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some good players returning.<\/p>\n

With most teams running a one tight-end set almost exclusively, there are fewer tight ends to choose from. But with the transformation of the position in the modern football era into a situation-based position, it makes it much harder to evaluate. Most teams have a “passing game tight end” and a “running game tight end.” Which is more valuable, pass catching skill or blocking skill? We looked at all aspects to determine the five best returning SEC tight ends for the 2017 season.<\/p>\n

Safeties<\/a>
\nWide Receivers<\/a>
\nCornerbacks<\/a>
\nRunning Backs<\/a>
\nLinebackers<\/a>
\nQuarterbacks<\/a>
\nOffensive Line<\/a>
\nDefensive Line<\/p>\n

Five Best Returning SEC Tight Ends<\/strong><\/h4>\n

C.J. Conrad, Jr., Kentucky<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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