The 5 Best Tight Ends In The NFL Today

The tight end position is often a forgotten position; at least, it used to be. Tight ends have been undervalued at times, but now seem to be making a comeback in today’s NFL. Some teams are getting back to using them as a weapon to match up against undersized corners or slower linebackers. Either way, if you have a tight end that is a viable pass catcher, you can put up some points. Here are the best tight ends, in my opinion, today in the NFL. Let me reiterate: TODAY. I am not handing out a lifetime achievement award to a couple of the fantastic tight ends that will be on this list. 5. Antonio Gates- San Diego Chargers Gates has been Philip Rivers’ favorite target over the years. He has 569 catches for 7,468 yards as I write this and has recorded 73 touchdowns in his career. What makes Gates so much of a threat is not just his size but his speed. He also does an excellent job of using his body as a shield to keep defenders on his back. 4. Jermichael Finley- Gre...