2023 NFL DRAFT: TUCKER KRAFT

By Brandon Lane

South Dakota State (rJR), TE

Kraft made the transition from a oversized high school running back to tight end in college. After red-shirting his freshman year he became a target hog for the Jackrabbits in his 2021 season catching 65 balls for 773 yards and six TDs. In 2022 Kraft missed six games due to an ankle injury he suffered in the season-opener against the Iowa Hawkeyes. He went on to finish the season with 25 catches for 318 yards and three touchdowns. We predict Kraft to be one of the top 5 tight ends off the board in this years draft.

Pluses:

• Athleticism
• Reads the ball well
• Size/Big hands
• Takes contact and can punish a defender

Concerns:

• Has a tendency to clap catch
• Average speed