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2019 NFL Draft Preview: Tight Ends The Miami Dolphins came into the 2018 NFL Draft with a clear need at Tight End.They obviously made that a priority by drafting not one Customized Miami Dolphins Jerseys , but two tight ends; Mike Gesicki and Durham Smythe.I personally liked both picks; I believe both have a great chance at being really good pros.The Dolphins also have the likes of Maquise Gray, AJ Derby and Gavin Escobar to complete their TE corp.I am excited to see the 2 rookies play this season, and given the depth at this group I’d say TE isn’t going to be a big priority for the Dolphins in th is year’s draft.However, for the sake of my college preview, let’s take a quick look at this year’s potential draft class.Noah Fant, Iowa (Jr)Fant is a fun player to watch.He’s a big guy who plays with a competitive spirit and it shows.He’s got the best hands out of all the TE’s in this class in my opinion.He makes quick cuts and knows how to go up and get the ball.He’s a skilled receiver, no doubt about that.His blocking is average; he’s got the tools to be a respectable blocker, he just needs to improve.I think he can improve on dealing with press coverage better as well, but right now he’s my favorite TE in this class.Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty ImagesKaden Smith, Stanford (Jr)Kaden Smith might as well be in the WR class because that’s all I saw him do.He’s definitely not overly fast but he’s got quicks and runs smooth routes.His best trait though is winning the jump ball.He’s tough when fighting the grab the pass and he rarely loses.He, like Fant, also has very sure hands.Like I said www.authenticsmiamidolphins.com , I don’t have a good hold (no pun intended) on his blocking skills and he’s not the best athlete, but Smith is certainly one of the top TE’s in this class.Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsCaleb Wilson, UCLA (Jr)Wilson was limited last season due to a foot injury, but looked very good prior to that.He’s got all the tools you would look for in a TE and this year has a chance to prove that he belongs at the top of this group.Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY SportsTommy Sweeney, Boston College (Sr)Sweeney is completely different than the previous TE’s I have covered on this list.He’s the best blocking TE I have scouted so far in the early stages of this draft class.He’s stout, great hand use, and can move opponents.Unfortunately, he leaves much to be desired in terms of athleticism and receiving threat.I am not trying to be mean, he’s just not a big threat in the passing game.He can catch the ball, he’s just slow and doesn’t have the route running and quickness you need to be a big time TE.He’s a great blocker though, that could be a red zone/short yardage type guy and that will intrigue teams.Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Other Notable TE Prospects:Tyler Petite, USC (Sr)C.J. Conrad Miami Dolphins T-Shirt , Kentucky (Jr)Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri (RS Soph) - Caught 11 TDs last yearIrv Smith Jr., Alabama (Jr)Alize Mack, Notre Dame (Sr)Matt Sokol, Michigan St. (Sr) MIAMI (3-1) at CINCINNATI (3-1)Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBSOPENING LINE 鈥?Bengals by 5RECORD VS. SPREAD 鈥?Miami 3-1, Cincinnati 3-1SERIES RECORD 鈥?Dolphins lead 16-6LAST MEETING 鈥?Bengals beat Dolphins 22-7, Sept. 2, 2016LAST WEEK 鈥?Dolphins lost to Patriots 38-7; Bengals beat Falcons 37-36AP PRO32 RANKING 鈥?Dolphins No. 15, Bengals No. 6DOLPHINS OFFENSE 鈥?OVERALL (30), RUSH (25t) Miami Dolphins Hats , PASS (28).DOLPHINS DEFENSE 鈥?OVERALL (26), RUSH (20), PASS (26).BENGALS OFFENSE 鈥?OVERALL (16), RUSH (22), PASS (12).BENGALS DEFENSE 鈥?OVERALL (29), RUSH (21t), PASS (28).STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES 鈥?Dolphins have second-best winning percentage vs. Bengals; only San Francisco is better at 11-4. ... Dolphins try for first 4-1 start since 2003 but have been outgained by 435 yards, third worst in NFL, and outscored 90-82. ... Miami defense ranks 26th but leads league with nine interceptions. ... Dolphins tied for third with 10 takeaways, and tied for third in turnover differential at plus-4. ... QB Ryan Tannehill has completed at least 70 percent of passes in seven of past nine games. ... Dolphins have lost by 40, 32 Miami Dolphins Hoodie , 31 and 24 points on road under coach Adam Gase. ... Bengals off to best start since 2015. ... Defense ranks 29th in yards allowed, and has given up 10th-most points. Ranks last in league on third down, allowing opponents to convert 57 percent. ... QB Andy Dalton had perfect passer rating of 158.3 in first half vs. Falcons, completing all but two throws. Dalton led 16-play drive to winning TD pass to A.J. Green with 7 seconds left. His 22nd career winning drive tied Boomer Esiason for club record and ranks ninth among active QBs. ... Offense has scored in last 34 trips inside 20-yard line, longest active streak in NFL. New England is second at 29. Bengals have TDs on 11 of 13 trips inside 20, best in league. ... In three games against Miami, Green has 30 catches for 366 yards and two scores. ... Fantasy tip: With teams giving Green attention, WR Tyler Boyd has emerged as Dalton's top target. He had career-high 11 catches for 100 yards in Atlanta. Boyd leads Bengals with 26 catches for 349 yards and two TDs.