Could Jalen Wydermyer be Colts next tight end after private workout with Indy?
The Indianapolis Colts have their eyes on Texas A&M tight end, Jalen Wydermyer, as the NFL Draft approaches.
Well into the offseason, the Indianapolis Colts haven’t made any major moves to upgrade their pass-catchers. With Jack Doyle retired, Zach Pascal with the Eagles, and TY Hilton still a free agent, the only pass-catching free agent retained has been Mo Alie-Cox.
Early in free agency, Alie-Cox signed a three-year deal to remain with Indy. With Doyle retired, Alie-Cox will now be the lead tight end for the Colts.
Behind Alie-Cox is Kylen Granson, who is still developing after his rookie season. Indianapolis didn’t land any tight ends or receivers in free agency, so the team will likely go after offensive weapons in the draft.
One player that Indy has its eyes on is tight end Jalen Wydermyer. According to Pro Football Network, Wydermyer had a visit with the Colts for a private workout.
What a grab by Jalen Wydermyer 😳 pic.twitter.com/x7TaJzhYBX
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) December 5, 2020
What would Colts be getting in Jalen Wydermyer?
Wydermyer is a 6-foot-4, 255-pound tight end that excelled at the college level. In three years at Texas A&M, Wydermyer caught 118 passes for 1,468 yards and 16 touchdowns.
He is a big body that can go up and make tough catches and also showed the skill to make plays with the ball in his hands. However, leading up to the draft, he has left many with question marks.
Wydermyer didn’t test as well as many expected him to. On tape, he’s an athletic tight end that makes big plays but his numbers told a different story.
At the Texas A&M Pro Day, Wydermyer ran a 5.03 40-yard dash, had a 9-foot-1 broad jump, and a 25.5-inch vertical jump. All numbers were relatively underwhelming for tight ends.
Because of these numbers, Wydermyer’s stock has dropped and many are anticipating a slide in the draft. That’s also probably why many teams like the Colts are interested in conducting private workouts with him.
Indianapolis and other tight end-needy teams will have to decide if they want to trust the tape or the numbers. Wydermyer could either become a big part of an offense or not make the final roster.
If the Colts gamble on Wydermyer and get the tight end that put up 515 yards in his Junior season, they will be able to pair him with Mo Alie-Cox to improve the passing game.
