The 2024 NFL Draft is less than one week away. We take a look at Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott, who brings versatility to the position with the ability to utilize his blocking and receiving skills efficiently.
Sinnott was a zero-star recruit coming out of high school but still showed dedication and work ethic to put himself in a position to play at the next level. He was a walk-on at Kansas State and blossomed into a consistent tight end.
During his three-year career, Sinnott amassed 82 receptions, 1,183 yards (13.9 yards per catch), and 10 touchdowns. At Kansas State, he earned first-team All-Big 12 honors in both 2022 and 2023, succeeding in his hybrid role as a tight end and fullback.
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Ben Sinnott, Tight End, Kansas State
Name: Ben Sinnott
Jersey: No. 34
Position: Tight End
School: Kansas State
Class: Junior
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 250 lbs.
40-Yard Dash: 4.68
10-Yard Split: 1.59
Three Cone: 6.82
Hand Size: 9 1/2″
Arm: 32 3/8″
Awards: First Team All-Big 12 (2022, 2023), John Mackey Award (Semifinalist)
Games Watched: Alabama (2022), Iowa State (2023), Missouri (2023), Texas (2023)
Major Injury History: None
Swiss Army knife stuff: multiple alignments, efficient blocking, creating separation and using soft hands to complete catches ✅
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— Ricky Raines (@rickyboboddy) April 10, 2024
Ben Sinnott’s Strengths
Sinnott possesses a good build of height, weight, length, and athleticism that you want for an NFL tight end. Very good acceleration and burst with impressive short-area quickness. His speed and burst allow him to attack all levels of the field (short, intermediate, and deep), opening up opportunities. He can stretch the field down the seam or towards the boundary against any coverage. Good hand-eye coordination and ball-tracking skills with good body control through the contest. Can high-point the football really well with balance and strong hands. Displays good blocking ability with good hand placement and strength, contributing effectively to the run game.
Ben Sinnott’s Weaknesses
Adequate route runner due to lack of sharpness, resulting in inconsistent separation at breaks or over the top. Lack of functional strength and physicality at the point of attack. Needs refinement in blocking technique and angles out wide. Adequate pad level in both run blocking and pass protection.
Summary
Sinnott is a hybrid and athletic tight end who offers positional flexibility in alignment out wide, in the slot, inline, and at fullback. In the 2024 NFL Draft, he emerges as a rising tight-end prospect whose tape showcases versatility and an intriguing ceiling with somewhat of limitations. Sinnott’s acceleration and burst off the line of scrimmage are impressive with his ability to open the field, making himself a reliable target in the passing game. His ability to make contested catches due to his hand-eye coordination and control with his use as a positional blocker in open space adds layers to his offensive utility. With development of his route-running ability and refinement in blocking, he could solidify himself as a long-term No. 1 tight end in the NFL.
Pro Comparison: Kyle Juszczyk
Draft Projection: Third Round
Grade: Second Round
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