Tyler
Kroft.
Tyler
Kroft.
Rutgers· 6'5"· 246 lb· 4.75s 40
The Bengals' offense in 2015 was a blend of West Coast principles with power run game elements, emphasizing play-action and versatile tight end usage.
Year 1 as a rotational blocking tight end and contributor on special teams, with the ceiling to develop into a primary inline Y-TE starter with improved receiving skills.
An Air Raid or spread-option offense with minimal tight end targets and a heavy emphasis on perimeter blocking.
Kroft's blocking prowess and adequate athleticism make him a fit for a pro-style scheme that values traditional tight end responsibilities, but his receiving upside is limited.
Selected #85 overall in Round 3 of the 2015 NFL Draft by Cincinnati Bengals out of Rutgers.
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| Yr | Team | G | Rec | Yds | TD |
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| 2012 | Rutgers | 11 | 3 | 59 | 1 |
| 2013 | Rutgers | 13 | 43 | 573 | 4 |
| 2014 | Rutgers | 13 | 24 | 269 | 0 |
| Career | — | 37 | 70 | 901 | 5 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Tyler Kroft has played tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, and Miami Dolphins. He has served as a reliable blocking and receiving tight end, often as a starter or key backup.