Aaron Rodgers Building Chemistry With New York Jets' Freak Athlete Tight End

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The New York Jets have four tight ends under contract, including 2023 seventh-rounder Zack Kuntz. The developmental tight end has caught quarterback Aaron Rodgers' attention.

Tyler Conklin has 1,173 receiving yards over the past two seasons as TE1. Jeremy Ruckert, a 2022 second-round draft pick, appears ready to be the TE2, and reserve Kenny Yeboah re-signed as a restricted free agent.

Kuntz's draft stock spiked following his performance at the 2023 NFL Combine. NFL NextGenStats ranked the physical specimen as the top tight end performer in terms of Athleticism Score at 94. He posted a perfect Relative Athletic Score , a metric developed by data-loving draftnik Kent Lee Platte . His 10 RAS out of a possible 10 ranks first overall amongst 1,105 tight ends who were graded in between 1987 and 2023.

"He tested through the roof, so we were sitting there at the top of the seventh round and just going through some of the guys who just had that freak factor," said Jets' general manager Joe Douglas after drafting Kuntz last year. Now, it's up to the athletic tight end to show that he can become an impact player for this franchise.

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