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Tyler Eifert | Tight End

Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Age / DOB:  (22) / 9/8/1990
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 251
College: Notre Dame
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Bengals rookie TE Tyler Eifert lined up in multiple positions during rookie minicamp practice.
Eifert lined up as a tight end on either side and also as a slot receiver during practice on Friday, and he said the Bengals’ offense came naturally to him. Head coach Marvin Lewis was impressed with Eifert, saying he "is as advertised." It appears the Bengals plan to get Eifert involved immediately, though we're not convinced he's anything more than a TE2 fantasy option in his rookie season. May 11 - 10:53 AM
Source: The Columbus Dispatch

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Tyler Eifert - TE - Bengals

The Charlotte Observer reports Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert was "in the discussion" for the Panthers at No. 14 before they selected Utah DT Star Lotulelei.

Greg Olsen is only 28, coming off a solid season and signed through 2015, so it's a bit of a surprise, especially since the Panthers are unsettled at receiver. Rookie Panthers GM Dave Gettleman is off to a mediocre start.
Related: Panthers
Source: Charlotte Observer
May 1 - 7:23 PM
Tyler Eifert - TE - Bengals

Bengals selected Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert with the No. 21 overall pick.

It's an acknowledgement of disappointment in Jermaine Gresham, who has never lived up to his athletic billing coming out of college and was an absolute dog in the Bengals' playoff loss to Houston. Eifert (6-foot-5 1/2, 250) caught 140 passes for 1,840 yards (13.1 YPR) and 11 touchdowns across three seasons for the Irish, demonstrating terrific hands and elite high-pointing ability on contested throws. He was a dangerous intermediate seam-stretcher as a freshman and sophomore before facing more double teams as a junior and learning to win 50:50 balls amid tight coverage. Also a willing blocker, Eifert sewed up a first-round draft slot with a 4.68 forty at the Combine and a 35.5-inch vertical, which both ranked in the top five at his position. He drew pre-draft comparisons to Todd Heap. Unfortunately due to his landing spot, Eifert is unlikely to make much fantasy noise as a rookie.
Related: Jermaine Gresham
Apr 25 - 10:33 PM
Tyler Eifert - TE - Bengals

The Charlotte Observer reports the Panthers are "giving strong consideration" to Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert in the first round.

The Panthers hold the No. 14 overall pick, and that's about the range Eifert is projected to go. Carolina already has Greg Olsen at tight end, but he's not a particularly strong blocker. The Panthers need weapons for Cam Newton, and Olsen could play off the line even more in 2013 if Eifert enters the mix.
Related: Panthers
Source: Charlotte Observer
Apr 25 - 1:56 PM
Tyler Eifert - TE - Bengals

The New York Daily News reports the Jets are interested in Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert but not at No. 13 overall.

The Bills at No. 8, the Dolphins at No. 12, or the Jets at No. 13 is the highest Eifert would likely go, but those three teams would rather trade back and then grab Eifert if possible. The Jets badly need an upgrade on Jeff Cumberland.
Related: Jets
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Apr 24 - 8:09 PM
Tyler Eifert - TE - Bengals

According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert is "always in the mix" when rival executives speculate about the Falcons trading up from No. 30.

The Falcons need an heir apparent for Tony Gonzalez, and Eifert is the consensus top tight end in this year's class. Eifert's been talked up as a potential top-ten pick, however, while the Falcons have greater needs at outside rusher and cornerback. The former Golden Domer is unlikely to grace the Georgia Dome's sidelines this season.
Related: Falcons
Source: NFL.com
Apr 24 - 6:52 PM
Tyler Eifert - TE - Bengals

ESPN's Adam Schefter wouldn't be shocked if Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert was a top-10 pick.

It's a good time to be the consensus top tight end available. The position is all the rage in the NFL these days and teams are scurrying to get two talented ones on their roster. The Browns at No. 6, Bills at No. 8, Jets at Nos. 9 and 13, Dolphins at No. 12 and Steelers at 17 all have needs at tight end.
Source: ESPN.com
Apr 24 - 9:57 AM
Tyler Eifert - TE - Bengals

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert is "definitely a player among the most targeted for trade-up possibilities" in the draft.

Eifert is the consensus top tight end in the draft, and he's expected to be the only one drafted in the first round. Teams like the Bills at No. 8 and Jets at Nos. 9 and 13 need a tight end. Clubs in the bottom half of the first round that could use Eifert are the Steelers, Giants, Texans, Falcons, and 49ers.
Source: Chris Mortensen on Twitter
Apr 22 - 7:15 PM
Tyler Eifert - TE - Bengals

League sources believe the Dolphins may actually trade back from No. 12 in the draft if the tackle trio of Luke Joeckel, Eric Fisher and Lane Johnson is already off the board.

The persistent buzz has been that Miami is plotting an aggressive move up, but they're apparently willing to "trade back to take advantage of a deep draft." We still think a move up is more likely than down, but the Dolphins could target Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert if they move back a few picks. Dustin Keller is only on a one-year contract, and Eifert is a more complete tight end.
Related: Dolphins
Source: Miami Herald
Apr 12 - 10:56 AM
Tyler Eifert - TE - Bengals

One NFL scout predicts that Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert will be drafted in the middle of the first round, "somewhere in the teens."

"And somebody is going to get a real good player there," said the scout. We could see Eifert going as early as No. 12 to the Dolphins or No. 13 to the Bucs. The Bears at No. 20 might be Eifert's floor. "This guy is the real deal," the scout added. "He can run. He can catch. He runs good routes. He’s not a great blocker, but he’s getting better at it, and he’ll get even better yet."
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Mar 3 - 8:03 PM
Tyler Eifert - TE - Bengals

Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert ran "unofficial" forty times of 4.60 and 4.62 at the NFL Scouting Combine, before being credited with an "official" forty time of 4.68.

The 4.60 and 4.62 were hand timed by NFL Network. Eifert adds the impressive times to his 9-foot-11 broad jump, 35 1/2-inch vertical, and 22 bench press reps at 225 pounds. He's now pulling away from fellow top tight end prospect Zach Ertz, who ran 4.76 and had worse numbers in every athletic drill. Eifert is setting himself up as an almost certain first-round pick.
Feb 23 - 1:54 PM
Tyler Eifert - TE - Bengals

Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert measured 6-foot-5 1/2, 250 at Thursday's Scouting Combine weigh-in.

Eifert has 33 1/8-inch arms. His weigh-in is just shy of former college teammate Kyle Rudolph's two years ago, as Rudolph was 6-foot-6, 259 with 34-inch arms. NFL Films' Greg Cosell recently called Eifert "far and away" this year's top tight end prospect, ahead of Zach Ertz, Gavin Escobar, and Jordan Reed.
Source: CBS Sports
Feb 21 - 12:00 PM

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