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PSO Scouting Report: TE Kyle Pitts (Florida)
Scouting Report on Florida TE Kyle Pitts, breaking down his future outlook and how his game will translate to the next level in the NFL
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Pos: TE
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
School: Florida
Class: Junior
DOB: 10/26/2000 (20)
Height: 6’5″ (85%) | Weight: 245 lbs (24%)
Hands: 10.63” (95%) | Arms: 33.5” (75%)
Bench: 22 reps (69%) | 40-YD: 4.44s (99%)
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As the TE position continues to evolve from being just a leaner blocker that can catch into a matchup nightmare that can flex into the slot, it was inevitable that a talent such as Pitts would eventually come along. Exploding alongside QB Kyle Trask and WR Kadarius Toney, Kyle Pitts turned in one of the single-greatest TE seasons in FBS history, hauling in 43 of 65 targets (no drops) for nearly 18 YPC and 12 TD.
A weapon at every level of the field, Pitts dominated each LB, CB, and S that attempted to cover him with either speed, length, strength, and/or quickness. Arguably the most athletic TE to come out in recent history (maybe ever?), it’d be foolish to slot Pitts into a traditional in-line TE role. He improved as a run-blocker, but those previous struggles will likely resurface against bigger, stronger, faster DL.
There wasn’t a defender in college that could even think of covering him one-on-one, however, and his athletic profile certainly suggests an incredibly high ceiling as a pass-catcher. Pitts won’t be the first hybrid WR/TE to emerge in the pass-happy, modern day NFL, but he could very well develop into one of the most matchup-proof offensive weapons in the league sooner than later.
Pro Comp: TE Darren Waller (Las Vegas Raiders)
Projected Round: Top-10 Pick
Prime Destinations: ATL, CIN, MIA, DET, CAR, DAL
OVERALL Grade: A
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