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NFL Rankings: 10 best tight ends in the league

By Brad Rowland

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) dunks over the goal post following a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during a preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) dunks over the goal post following a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during a preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Cameron (84) catches a pass while being defended by Jacksonville Jaguars strong safety Johnathan Cyprien (37) in the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Cameron (84) catches a pass while being defended by Jacksonville Jaguars strong safety Johnathan Cyprien (37) in the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /

7) Jordan Cameron, Cleveland Browns

With the well-documented quarterback issues for the Cleveland Browns, it wasn’t easy for Jordan Cameron to emerge as a high-end target in 2013, but he certainly passed the test with flying colors. Cameron finished second in the league among tight ends, behind only Jimmy Graham, in receiving yards with 917 last season, and he caught 80 balls to go along with seven touchdowns.

Cameron was certainly the beneficiary of increased attention on Josh Gordon as the season went along and he fit the profile of a “boom or bust” player, but with some progression, he could make a jump into the elite tier from a pass-catching perspective. Unfortunately for Cameron, he is a well below-average blocker at this stage in his career, and that is the one thing (other than track record) that holds him back from a full-on explosion.

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