As MaxPreps continues its preseason look at the 2021 high school football season, we zone in on the tight end position.
We've already spotlighted the
biggest games and
best quarterbacks,
running backs and
wide receivers, and will close out the week with a look at the guys in the trenches on the offensive line on Friday. An extension of the offensive line, the tight ends on this list are versatile in both the passing game as well as running the ball.
The Palmetto State takes home the honor of the No. 1 spot as Jaleel Skinner of Greer (S.C.) is one of six seniors featured. Ethan Davis of Collins Hill (Suwanee, Ga.), Luke Hasz of Bixby (Okla.), Duce Robinson of Pinnacle (Phoenix), and Matayo Uiagalelei of St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) were all selected from the Class of 2023.
Jaleel Skinner, Greer
File photo by Teresa Poplin
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2023)
Expect a breakout junior season from the three-star from Georgia. The Eagles begin No. 11 in the MaxPreps Top 25 and will have one of the most dynamic offenses led by Davis, four-star quarterback
Sam Horn and five-star athlete
Travis Hunter.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 235
Status: Committed to Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2022)
Has posted 60 receptions for 1,000-plus yards over the last two seasons. The four-star also excels in the blocking department.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 225
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2023)
The
top-rated player from Arizona in the Class of 2023 is also a standout
baseball and basketball player. The multi-sport athlete is one of the
most talented playmakers in the game.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 210
Status: Committed to Boston College | Class: Senior (2022)
The recent Boston College commit had more than 700 yards receiving and 13 touchdowns for the 6A Division 1 runner-up.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2023)
The top-rated tight end on 247Sports composite rankings for the Class of 2023 had over 700 yards receiving and nine touchdowns for the three-time defending 6A-II state champs in 2020.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 215
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2022)
Missed the majority of the spring season due to injury but expect a monster senior season from the former USC commit.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 225
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2022)
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 265
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2023)
Had a breakout sophomore season in the spring and showcased his talent on both sides of the ball.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to LSU | Class: Senior (2022)
Has racked up nearly 1,700 yards receiving and 24 touchdowns over the last two years while leading the Warriors to back-to-back AAA runner-up finishes.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 210
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2022)
The top-rated at his position on 247Sports composite rankings is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses.
