What is the most important thing i need 2 work on if i wanna play tightend in the nfl?

Answer 1

Tightend is one of the most versatile positions on offense in football...you first want to build your strength and size....most teams in the NFL use the tightend alot more than you think in the run game. The ability to catch and run are things that will come with practice but you have to have the strength and size before a team will consider you as a legitimate prospect.

Answer 2

Blocking, especially watching for the blitz. Most NFL teams use the TE mainly for blocking and occasionally receiving, but some teams do use TE's as big receivers over the middle, especially in relatively short yardage situtations looking to just get a 1st down.

Answer 3

Size, speed, blocking, pass catching and route running are all huge. But if you cant get the play book down forget about it. As some one else mentioned TE is one of the most versatile positions on the Field and I would say second to QB as far as play book knowledge. So my point is your brain must be bigger then your butt.

Answer 4

Blocking is a huge part but not in all offenses. Look at the Colts for example, Dallas Clark great hands and runs his routes to perfection. So make sure to work on your blocks but especially your hands and route running skills and since tight ends dont usually go for the long ball make sure you work on finding the soft spots against defenses.

Answer 5

You might want to worry about making the College team first, mostly blocking and catching, you don't need to be very quick, but if you are short, you might want to try a different position.

Answer 6

get bigger and stronger, but don't ever lose your speed. TE's are suppose to be an extra lineman or a reciever. If you want to be a good TE you would need to learn how to block a linebacker, but also be fast enough to outrun a LB.

Answer 7

Blocking.

Answer 8

Catching the ball??

Answer 9

blocking and catching.

Answer 10

a big butt