Big-Target Tight End Who Flashily Produced Early at Washington
Middleton entered college with legitimate blue-chip tight end pedigree and early receiving production, showing soft hands and a natural feel as a pass catcher after opening his Washington career with 8 catches for 65 yards in his first two games. He was rated the nation’s No. 33 overall player and No. 4 tight end out of high school, which signals size/speed upside and red-zone value. For a team, the appeal is a development-friendly TE who can create matchup problems, but the main question is whether his game translates from recruiting acclaim into consistent week-to-week impact.
