AFC West tight end rankings: Henry, Fant compete with Kelce

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 28: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs spikes the ball in the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 08: Hunter Henry #86 of the Los Angeles Chargers is tackled by the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at State Farm Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

2. The Los Angeles Chargers

Projected tight ends: Hunter Henry and Virgil Green

The Chargers come up next on the list. After what seems like the millionth consecutive year that Antonio Gates played for the Chargers, it is finally time to see Hunter Henry in full with the team.

Henry is an explosive target that was just coming into his own when he was bitten by the Charger’s injury curse. Henry now gets a chance to be one of the NFL’s top tight ends again. With excellent athleticism and catching ability, Henry has a very good chance of making an immediate impact for the Chargers.

Unfortunately for the Chargers, Virgil Green also went down with an injury last season. Antonio Gates had to fill in in lieu of these injuries. Green is one of the most overlooked number two tight ends in the game. With a great catch radius, he can make plays anywhere on the field.

Projections:

Hunter Henry: 77 receptions, 801 yards, 7 Touchdowns

Virgil Green: 19 receptions, 215 yards, 3 Touchdowns

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