A giant red-zone mismatch who turned steady growth into real NFL buzz
In his 2021 season at Arizona State, Curtis Hodges emerged as a dangerous, high-upside tight end, earning Pac-12 honorable mention and posting 36 career catches for 601 yards and 4 touchdowns while flashing elite length, blocking utility, and red-zone value. He was praised for an intriguing blend of size and athleticism, and his 18.7 yards per catch in 2021 showed he could create chunk plays, not just catch checkdowns. The fit? Great for a team wanting a big-bodied TE who can stress defenses vertically and contribute as a blocker.
