Big-bodied TE with NFL-tested special-teams value, but minimal receiving production so far
Runyon’s appeal is tied to his 6'5" frame, developmental upside, and the fact that he has already carved out an NFL role as a depth tight end/special-teams contributor, even while his 2025 offensive production stayed very small (1 catch, 3 yards). He looks more like a fit for a team that values blocking, toughness, and role reliability than one seeking an immediate pass-game mismatch; the upside case is a player who can grow into a larger TE2/TE3 role if his route involvement expands. He is best viewed as a traits-and-role bet, not a volume receiver right now.[2][4][14][18]
