tight end
noun
: an offensive football end who lines up close to the tackle and can act as a lineman or receiver
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Besides Eastern, the cream in the Gophers’ crop of UDFA players this year includes linebacker Devon Williams, receiver Le’Meke Brockington and tight end Jameson Geers.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce hosts a lucrative podcast, has invested in F1 racing and a Kansas City steakhouse and has starred in commercials for State Farm and Bud Light.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
Likely in particular is a clear step up at tight end and an exciting new weapon for Dart.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Thompson can cover tight ends and wide receivers in the slot and can play deep safety and close to the line of scrimmage.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce hosts a lucrative podcast, has invested in F1 racing and a Kansas City steakhouse and has starred in commercials for State Farm and Bud Light.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
Likely in particular is a clear step up at tight end and an exciting new weapon for Dart.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Thompson can cover tight ends and wide receivers in the slot and can play deep safety and close to the line of scrimmage.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Tight end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20end. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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