The Green Bay Packers will host Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle on an official top-30 visit ahead of the 2023 NFL draft, according to Bill Huber of SI.com.
Whyle (6-6, 248) caught 88 passes for 1,062 yards and 15 touchdowns over 52 games and 20 starts at Cincinnati. He was a three-time All-AAC selection and the school’s all-time leader in touchdown catches by a tight end.
While not a prolific receiver, Whyle did catch at least 25 passes and produce 300 or more receiving yards in three straight seasons to end his collegiate career. He’s also a capable inline blocker.
At the combine, Whyle ran the 40-yard dash in 4.69 seconds, hit 33.5″ in the vertical leap and covered 9-7 in the broad jump. He finished the three-cone drill in 7.15 seconds and the short shuttle in 4.40 seconds and completed 15 reps on the bench press at Cincinnati’s pro day. His Relative Athletic Score (RAS) is 8.98 out 10.0.
Dane Brugler of The Athletic ranks Whyle as the No. 11 tight end in the draft class and a likely Day 3 pick.
Given his athleticism and versatility, the Packers likely view Whyle as one of the better Day 3 options at tight end.
Tight end is one of the Packers’ biggest draft needs. Whyle is one of several tight ends to visit the Packers before the draft, signaling the team’s interest in taking at least one when the draft begins in two weeks.
