Flurrysports - logo
  • Home
  • Betting
    • Super Bowl Odds
    • NFL Picks
  • Fantasy Football
    • Fantasy Football Articles
    • Fantasy Football Rankings
    • DFS
  • NFL
    • NFL Stats
  • UFC
  • NBA
  • NCAA
    • College Football
    • College Basketball
  • More
    • NASCAR
    • WWE
    • Golf
    • MLB
    • NHL
    • Soccer
    • Combat Sports
    • Esports
    • Olympics
    • Fantasy Basketball
  • Shop
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Get Started
Flurrysports - logo
  • Home
  • Betting
    • Super Bowl Odds
    • NFL Picks
  • Fantasy Football
    • Fantasy Football Articles
    • Fantasy Football Rankings
    • DFS
  • NFL
    • NFL Stats
  • UFC
  • NBA
  • NCAA
    • College Football
    • College Basketball
  • More
    • NASCAR
    • WWE
    • Golf
    • MLB
    • NHL
    • Soccer
    • Combat Sports
    • Esports
    • Olympics
    • Fantasy Basketball
  • Shop
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Flurrysports - logo
No Result
View All Result
Kyle Pitts NFL Draft profile highlights stats 2021 projection

Credit: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images

Cowboys Tight End Targets in 2021 NFL Draft

Austin Smith by Austin Smith
April 27, 2021
in NFL
0
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The Dallas Cowboys tight end group saw their ups and downs in 2020, starting with Blake Jarwin’s season-ending ACL injury in the season-opener. With Jason Witten no longer dominating the snap count at tight end, expectations were high for Jarwin coming into the year.

Unfortunately, those expectations were shut down, after only one catch for 12 yards against the Rams. Still, that created an opportunity for another Cowboys tight end to step up, and Dalton Schultz delivered a breakout performance.

You might also like

cincinnati bengals Playoff Chances

Week 1 NFL Survivor Pool Picks Includes Cincinnati Bengals

September 4, 2025
taylor swift engaged ring

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Are Engaged: Inside the Chiefs Star’s Proposal

August 26, 2025

After being drafted in the fourth round in 2018, Schultz failed to live up to that pick in his first two years. Whether it be from getting stuck on the end of the depth chart, or a preseason injury in 2019 that slowed his development, the selection of Schultz was starting to look like a miss.

Schultz joins Witten, Novacek and Cosbie

However, that narrative certainly changed last fall when he became only the fourth tight end in Cowboys history to record 60 catches in a season. It’s pretty impressive for a guy that entered the year needing to excel just to make the roster.

With his last catch, Dalton Schultz reached 60 receptions on the season to become only the fourth tight end in team history to post 60-or-more receptions in a season, joining Jason Witten (15), Doug Cosbie (two) and Jay Novacek (two).

— Dallas Cowboys Public Relations (@DallasCowboysPR) January 3, 2021

Schultz was targeted 89 times last year, fourth-most on the team, and his 63 catches ranked third on the roster and sixth among tight ends across the league. After Dak Prescott went down, he quickly became Andy Dalton’s safety valve on passing downs.

As for the others, Blake Bell lived up to his reputation as a reliable blocking tight end that could occasionally make a play in the passing game. The Cowboys also made signing Sean McKeon after the draft a top priority, and he was able to see limited time playing 65 offensive snaps, mainly as an inline tight end, and 137 special teams snaps.

cowboys tight ends draft targets
Credit: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images

Which Cowboys Tight Ends Are Returning?

Schultz returns for the final year of his rookie deal, while Jarwin should be back healthy for the second year of his four-year extension he signed last offseason. McKeon also returns for his second professional season and should push to earn more snaps in 2021.

Another Razorback in Dallas

In addition, Dallas brought in free agent Jeremy Sprinkle who spent the first four years of his career in Washington as a blocking tight end. Coming out of Arkansas, Sprinkle possessed impressive upside to develop into a starting-caliber tight end, but his size and athleticism have yet to consistently show up as a pass-catcher.

Which Cowboys Tight Ends Aren’t Returning in 2021?

After a year in Dallas, Bell chose to return to Kansas City where he won a Super Bowl in 2019. The “Belldozer” signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs.

Cole Hikutini also agreed to a one-year deal with the Giants. After nearly making the Cowboys roster in 2020, he spent the season on the practice squad.

What Do Cowboys Need at Tight End?

Essentially, the answer could be nothing if Jarwin returns healthy and Schultz continues to be the kind of two-way inline tight end Dallas drafted him to be. The two have skill sets that complement each other well and should make a good one-two punch at the position in 2020.

However, like the wide receivers, there is some flexibility at the position due to Schultz and Jarwin’s contracts. Schultz is set to be a free agent after this season, and Jarwin only has $2M guaranteed on his contract after this year.

If the Cowboys were on the clock and a tight end was clearly the top player on their board, nothing is finically stopping them from making that move. Still, this is likely a day-three position, and don’t be shocked if Dallas tries to spot another player that can compete with McKeon and Sprinkle as a blocking option.

Kyle Pitts NFL Draft profile highlights stats 2021 projection
Credit: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images

Cowboys Draft Targets at Tight End

Kyle Pitts Among Cowboys Draft Targets

As I said, this is likely a day-three priority, but by now, every Cowboys fan knows how Jerry Jones feels about Florida’s Kyle Pitts. Pitts is one of the top players in this NFL Draft and one of the best receiving tight ends ever evaluated.

At just over 6-5 with 4.40 speed, he’s a mismatch nightmare for any defender in coverage. Pitts only weighs 245 pounds and will likely never offer much as a blocker, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t bring value to the table in the run game.

How Would Pitts Fit?

Run-Pass Options are showing up more and more in the NFL game, and Kellen Moore has not hesitated to make them a part of his playbook. Pitts is honestly just a big wide receiver, but like most talented receivers, when they take off deep, it garners attention.

With defenses consistently preparing for RPO’s, there is no way a play-side linebacker or safety is watching Pitts release up the seam without respecting his ability as a receiver. When that happens, the ball is handed off to the running back, and Pitts has subtracted a defender, no different than if he blocked him out of the play.

Best Defense is a Good Offense

I know many Cowboys fans may turn their nose up to the idea of drafting a tight end at ten with the talent gap between this offense and defense. Still, if Pitts is still on the board, he adds an element to this offense that can help it return to one of the premier ball-control units in the league.

That helps the defense, no different than the selection of Ezekiel Elliott did in 2016. The only issue is I seriously doubt Pitts makes it to the tenth pick.

Day 2 Tight Ends

Day two options could include Penn State’s Pat Freiermuth, who has a similar skill set to Schultz and could be a day-one contributor. Miami’s Brevin Jordan is an extremely athletic H-Back that can be a versatile option in the pass and run game.

Boston College’s Hunter Long is a massive player who can line up and block, as well as use his big body to box out defenders as a receiver. Notre Dame’s Tommy Tremble and Georgia’s Tre McKitty are also a couple of guys that could slide into the end of day two.

Tremble is a physical player that blocks in a variety of ways while also being a tough player to bring down with the ball in his hands. McKitty is an uber-talented yet raw prospect that could be a steal if developed properly.

Tight End Options on Day 3

On day three, I’m keeping my eye on several players. Duke’s Noah Gray is an advanced route-runner with a similar physical nature to Tremble when it comes to fighting for every inch.

Boise State’s John Bates, Kansas State’s Briley Moore and Ohio State’s Luke Farrell also offer intriguing options that could push to be the third tight end on this roster.

Cowboys Draft Needs

Tier 1

  • Cornerback
  • Safety
  • Defensive Tackle
  • Linebacker
  • Offensive Tackle

Tier 2

  • Defensive End
  • Interior Offensive Line
  • Wide Receiver
  • Tight End
  • Running Back
  • Quarterback

Follow us on all of our social channels! Check out our Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok for more great FlurrySports content.


 

Tags: 2021 NFL DraftBlake BellBlake JarwinBrevin JordanBriley MooreDallas CowboysDalton SchultzHunter LongJason WittenJeremy SprinkleJohn BatesKyle PittsLuke FarrellNFLNFL DraftNoah GrayPat FreiermuthSean McKeonTommy TrembleTre McKitty
Austin Smith

Austin Smith

Related Stories

cincinnati bengals Playoff Chances

Week 1 NFL Survivor Pool Picks Includes Cincinnati Bengals

by Luke Reimer
September 4, 2025
0

Taking a look at the best Week 1 NFL Survivor Pool Picks, including the Cincinnati Bengals. If you are unaware...

taylor swift engaged ring

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Are Engaged: Inside the Chiefs Star’s Proposal

by Shamim Ahmed
August 26, 2025
0

When the worlds of sports and pop culture collide, the entire globe pays attention. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, Kansas City...

Joe Mixon Injury Update texans vs chiefs

DO NOT Draft These 3 Players in Fantasy Football

by Luke Reimer
July 1, 2025
0

The NFL offseason, and in turn, fantasy football, is starting to heat up. With more eyes moving towards preparing for...

Jeremiyah Love Early 2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings

Early 2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings

by Trevor Land
May 21, 2025
0

With the 2025 NFL Draft behind us, dynasty fantasy football leagues are firing up drafts as we speak. While plenty...

Next Post
Aric Almirola NASCAR Cup Series season review offseason recap Stewart-Haas Racing

NASCAR Betting Trends and Stats | Geico 500

Please login to join discussion
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise/Sponsor Opportunities

© 2025 flurrysports.org - All Right Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Betting
    • Super Bowl Odds
    • NFL Picks
  • Fantasy Football
    • Fantasy Football Articles
    • Fantasy Football Rankings
    • DFS
  • NFL
    • NFL Stats
  • UFC
  • NBA
  • NCAA
    • College Football
    • College Basketball
  • More
    • NASCAR
    • WWE
    • Golf
    • MLB
    • NHL
    • Soccer
    • Combat Sports
    • Esports
    • Olympics
    • Fantasy Basketball
  • Shop
  • Contact Us

© 2025 flurrysports.org - All Right Reserved

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.