Final Report

Will Kacmarek is ready to cash in on the NFL's desperation for TEs who can block defensive ends. Kacmarek's game is simple; he blocks. Despite a surprisingly good combine and increased production as a pass-catcher, his contributions in the NFL to the passing game are likely to be extremely minimal. He's not a natural route-runner and lacks both fluidity and any quickness. As a result, it'll be some checkdowns and flat dumpoffs and that's gonna be that. As a blocker, he is the belle of the ball. He's one of the few TEs who is both consistent and overwhelming. So few are actually better than the opponent on the line of scrimmage. Normally, a tie is the best you can get from the TE, but Kacmarek is a consistent 1v1 winner who only the very best run defenders can disengage. In the NFL, he'll be a rotational blocker who plays a lot on the goal line. With the rise in 6OL looks, I'm concerned about these types of players falling into similar obsolescence to the flex-only guys. Where they are only useful in obvious pass, guys like Kacmarek are only useful in obvious run and some short-yardage, 3-yard PA. Not exciting, but he'll stick around.

Recommended Position

TE

Round Grade

6th

Player Comp

Drew Sample

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