DRAFT TRACKER 2026

Long, angular pass-catching tight end with impressive production throughout his career. Koziol’s monotonous route-running and average play speed lead to an excessive number of contested catches, but his soft hands and overall ball skills help to bring them in at an impressive rate. He appears to lack the technique and toughness necessary to become a functional run blocker against pro competition. Koziol has a chance to become a TE3, but he needs to fine-tune his route-running and play with better short-area quickness to stick around as a catch-only option.

McCutchin is a long boundary corner whose athletic ability exceeds his instincts and coverage consistency. He constricts short routes from tight man with twitchy feet and short-area quickness. He triggers quickly from the top of his drop but is often a step late because he fails to anticipate breaks and read the quarterback for clues. McCutchin plays the receiver instead of the throw, which explains the lack of takeaways. Zone coverage is pitch-and-catch in front of him and will continue to be until he sharpens his instincts/recognition. If he makes strides in those areas, he can take a big leap. Special-teams cover value could buy the patience for a longer look.

Good tester with average size and steady production over the last three seasons. Connors typically gains what is blocked for him, but he can be indecisive without a clear entry point and lacks above-average elusiveness in space. Connors has decent burst once he hits the gas and builds to top speed quickly to eliminate tackle angles toward the perimeter. His receiving totals are primarily a function of leak-out catches and swing passes. Connors is steady and reliable but will need to carve out a clearly defined role to stick on an NFL roster.