2023 3rd Round Pick #78 TE Tucker Kraft

[HarveyWallbangers]

I love the combination of Musgrave and Kraft. Musgrave is more flex than inline--although he's a willing blocker. The second best flex option in this draft IMHO--behind Kincaid. He's a bit better as a blocker than Kincaid but not nearly as dynamic after the catch. Kraft is more like Mayer. He's not as good of a blocker at this point as Mayer, but he's a bit more dynamic of an athlete. I see Greg Olsen in Musgrave's game and I see Dallas Goedert in Kraft's game.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I looked at Kelce, Kittle and Grahams careers. They broke out in year 2 and had crummy rookie years. So year 2 looks like best case.

Kittle had over 500 yards receiving his rookie year. I'd hardly call that crummy.

Graham is kind of an odd duck. He played basketball in college. He only played one year of football at Miami and had 17 receptions. It was going to take him time.

Kelce only played one game his rookie year before being put on IR.

[HarveyWallbangers]

If we can get about 350-450 yards receiving from each of these guys in year 1, that will be a good start. TEs generally take longer to develop, but there's nobody in front of these guys, so I'd expect a bit better production than normal. The Packers are going to have to live with their rookie mistakes--because there are no other options.

[run pMc]

Kraft is ok. I wouldn't compare him or Musgrave to Kelce, Kelce is kind of a unicorn.
(Side note for the college stat readers: Kelce's 3-year total college career stats were 59 catches 875 yds 10 TDs, consider that if don't like Musgrave or Kraft's stats)

Agree he's kind of a Mayer-lite, and I think in a draft with average TE depth would be a R2 pick. He timed faster than he seems at 4.69, anything around a 4.7 is good enough for a TE. I think he's got some YAC ability and he can block.
he's what most would call a good value pick in R3 and he also fills a need so it's even better.

IMO Jordan Love has shown more propensity to throw to the TE than Rodgers, I think 50-60 catches for 700-800 yards and about 7-8 TDs combined for Musgrave/Kraft wouldn't be surprising.
Deguara could poach some of those catches as an H-back/move guy as well as the rookies learn the ropes.

[MadtownPacker]

Moves real well for a big guy. I try to block out the level of competition and just observe how he moves and compare it in my mind to Kelce and Kittle. He moves as well as Kelce. He has a lot of upside. 4.69 might be just solid, not spectacular, but his burst and movement is elite for his size. This is my favorite pick for the spot in the draft. Van Ness is a top 13 pick so obviously he has a better shot, but in the 3rd round, this kid is crazy. Great pick!

One thing he has that we both like and cannot be taught is redneck toughness. He won’t be getting bullied that’s for sure. At only 22 he hasn’t even fully matured into his big body and will get more solid. Packers needed a dirty white boy TE and this guy seems like he might fit the role.

[smuggler]

Which of the new tight ends is Galoot?

[RashanGary]

One thing he has that we both like and cannot be taught is redneck toughness. He won’t be getting bullied that’s for sure. At only 22 he hasn’t even fully matured into his big body and will get more solid. Packers needed a dirty white boy TE and this guy seems like he might fit the role.

This kid breaks the 3rd round curse. No doubt! Only thing he’s missing is deep speed, but that’s not as important when all three of your WRs are deep threats. He still has average deep speed and top end everything else.

[Fritz]

I dunno. He doesn't seem to have much speed. I don't think defenses are going to get Tuckered out chasing him....but maybe he's Krafty.

[Joemailman]

Tucker Kraft
@TuckerKraft

There really is a culvers at every Wisconsin exit and I’m here for it.

Some guys just know how to play to the crowd.

[MadtownPacker]

Some guys just know how to play to the crowd.

That should find him the way to the WI folks hearts, through their stomachs. I believe that’s where RetailGuy took me to eat on the way to GB. It is some good stuff with the butter burger and the fried cheese curds. I think I want to go again this season like I did for Rodgers first year.

You got your own place now JH? Is weed legal in WI now?

[call_me_ishmael]

I will 100% meet you and the game is on me. Let's do it.

[bobblehead]

That should find him the way to the WI folks hearts, through their stomachs. I believe that’s where RetailGuy took me to eat on the way to GB. It is some good stuff with the butter burger and the fried cheese curds. I think I want to go again this season like I did for Rodgers first year.

You got your own place now JH? Is weed legal in WI now?

I'll smuggle in the vape pens from Vegas.

[RashanGary]

That should find him the way to the WI folks hearts, through their stomachs. I believe that’s where RetailGuy took me to eat on the way to GB. It is some good stuff with the butter burger and the fried cheese curds. I think I want to go again this season like I did for Rodgers first year.

You got your own place now JH? Is weed legal in WI now?

Got my own place. But mostly stay at my gfs. Weed not legal, but they don’t mess with people too much unless you’re being blatant. Puff on the vape when you’re in the car or public and smoke in your house works.

I think I’m a little older than Bretsky was last time, so I need to up my game at the Oval Office this time around!

[MadScientist]

Some guys just know how to play to the crowd.

Winning the hearts of Wisconsin, while angling for an endorsement deal. Very smart on his part.

[Jaire]

I like him better than some of the higher picks. Unlike others he breaks tackles: something we haven't seen in a while.