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AFC West positional rankings: Travis Kelce leads pack at tight end

By Grant Tuttle

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 22: Tight end Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs avoids a tackle by cornerback Damon Arnette #20 of the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 35-31. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 22: Tight end Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs avoids a tackle by cornerback Damon Arnette #20 of the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 35-31. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 29: Darren Waller #83 of the Oakland Raiders prepares to enter the game on offense against the Denver Broncos in the second half of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 29: Darren Waller #83 of the Oakland Raiders prepares to enter the game on offense against the Denver Broncos in the second half of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

2. Darren Waller, Las Vegas Raiders

Projected Tight End #2: Foster Moreau

The Raiders have a mess of a roster, but they have a very talented tight end. While many rush to crown George Kittle as the 2nd best tight end in the NFL, a serious case could be made for Darren Waller. Although Waller is stuck on a pretty bad football team, he can single-handedly keep his team in the game. With very good athletic ability, Waller is able to easily come down with contested catches and outrun defenders.

Although Waller is in the discussion with Kelce and Kittle, he does not yet have the resume that they have. It remains unclear as to whether he will ever have the opportunity to shine the way that the other two have. Derek Carr is a middle-of-the-road quarterback and Jon Gruden is a below-average head coach. In the right situation, Waller could be even more dominant. Unfortunately, with a team like the Raiders, he may never see his full potential.

Behind Waller, Foster Moreau has been a solid contributor for the Raider offense. In two years the former LSU Tiger has scored 7 touchdowns in 29 games. Moreau looks the part; standing 6’4 and weighing 250. He has proven to be an asset for a red zone offense in both his blocking and pass-catching.

Darren Waller last season: 107 receptions on 145 targets, 1196 yards, 9 touchdowns.

Darren Waller 2021-2022 projection: 111 receptions on 160 targets, 1311yards, 6 touchdowns.

Foster Moreau last season: 7 receptions on 9 targets, 140 yards, 2 touchdowns.

Foster Moreau 2021-2022 projection: 9 receptions on 14 targets, 166 yards, 1 touchdown.

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