compact, versatile UTEP tight end with special-teams grit
Essih is a 5-8, 213-pound UTEP tight end whose value has been built more on toughness and versatility than box-score fireworks: he saw action in nine games in 2023 primarily on special teams, and UTEP listed him as a redshirt sophomore TE in 2024. His edge is his background as a linebacker/fullback, which shows up in a physical, high-effort style and a willingness to do the dirty work. If you want a rugged, assignment-sound depth piece who can help on special teams and bring attitude, he’s intriguing; if you need a classic in-line pass-catching TE, the fit is less obvious.
