Fantasy Football
Michael Mayer Could Be Heavily Targeted In Rookie Season
Published: Aug 01, 2023 at 03:21 PM
The Las Vegas Raiders traded up to the No. 35 overall selection in this year's NFL draft to take rookie tight end Michael Mayer out of Notre Dame, and the odds are that Mayer is going to be a favorite target of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in his first NFL season now that Darren Waller is in New York. Mayer is a good route-runner, can get open, has reliable hands as a pass-catcher and can make defenders miss tackles. Despite being a rookie, he's also a great blocker, so Mayer is more of a complete tight end than Waller. The 22-year-old has an intriguing skill set, but Austin Hooper will also remain involved, and fantasy managers should temper expectations on Mayer's involvement in the passing attack in Year 1. For fantasy purposes, Mayer should go undrafted in standard-sized leagues.
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