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Glenn Erby

Ranking the tight ends on the Eagles’ 2023 schedule by PFF grade

USA TODAY Sports Eagles PFF Darren Waller Philadelphia (Organization) Dawson Knox George Kittle Mark J Rebilas Rich Storry TJ Hockenson

The Eagles have a loaded 2023 schedule and face 7+ playoff teams as they work towards making the postseason every season in each season, Nick Sirianni has been head coach.

Philadelphia will face some high-powered offenses with MVP candidates at quarterback and elite talent at the wide receiver position.

The Birds will face Travis Kelce, George Kittle, T.J. Hockenson,Dawson Knox, Darren Waller, Zach Ertz and other talented pass catchers.

With training camp fast approaching, we’re ranking the tight ends on the schedule by PFF grades.

The tight end are listed below in order of their PFF grades and finish among all players at the position listed.

1 Travis Kelce

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2022 PFF grade: 91.3

2 George Kittle

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2022 PFF grade: 82.4

10 T.J. Hockenson

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2022 PFF grade: 73.2

12 Darren Waller

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws to wide receiver Darren Waller (12) during organized team activities (OTA’s) at the Giants training center on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in East Rutherford.

2022 PFF grade: 72.4

14 Josh Oliver -- Vikings

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2022 PFF grade: 72.3

15 Will Dissly

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2022 PFF grade: 70.8

19 Colby Parkinson

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2022 PFF grade: 68.1

23 Dawson Knox

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2022 PFF grade: 66.5

24 Jake Ferguson -- Cowboys

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2022 PFF grade: 66.1

29 Noah Fant

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2022 PFF grade: 64.5

31 Chris Myarick -- Giants

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2022 PFF grade: 63.2

32 Durham Smythe

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2022 PFF grade: 62.7

32 Ko Kieft

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2022 PFF grade: 62.7

32 Tyler Higbee

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2022 PFF grade: 62.7

35 Zach Ertz

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2022 PFF grade: 62.5

36 C.J. Uzomah

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2022 PFF grade: 62.3

39 Noah Gray

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2022 PFF grade: 60.7

40 Mike Gesicki

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2022 PFF grade: 60.5

42 Daniel Bellinger

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2022 PFF grade: 60.2

45 Tyler Conklin

New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) makes a one-handed catch as Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (8) approaches in the second quarter of the football game between the New York Jets and host Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, January 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, FL.

2022 PFF grade: 58.6

48 Cade Otton

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2022 PFF grade: 58.2

50 Hunter Henry

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2022 PFF grade: 58.1

52 Peyton Hendershot

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2022 PFF grade: 57.2

53 John Bates

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2022 PFF grade: 57.0

59 Johnny Mundt

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2022 PFF grade: 53.9

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