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Eric Ebron 2021 Outlook: Decreased Opportunities Leave Him On The Outside Looking In
4 years agoEric Ebron is in the mess of tight ends that could finish anywhere from TE10 to TE25. Last year, he finished as the TE15 and averaged 9.5 PPR points per game. However, that seems like his ceiling in Pittsburgh. In 2020, the Steelers were bottom-five in rushing attempts and dead-last in rush yards and yards per carry, which resulted in a league-high 656 pass attempts and 428 completions. Despite the extremely high passing volume, Ebron was only able to haul in 56 receptions for 558 yards and five touchdowns. This season, the Steelers are expected to run the ball significantly more with stud rookie Najee Harris in the mix, and the team brought back JuJu Smith-Schuster in free agency so there are no extra targets to go around. Chase Claypool should also be more involved in his second season, which takes away even more volume from the receivers who are down on the target totem pole like Ebron. At best, Ebron is fifth in the target pecking order, which means he will likely be a waste of a start if he doesn't catch a touchdown for his managers. His ADP currently sits at TE20, and even at that range, there are other tight ends I prefer with more upside like Adam Trautman, Blake Jarwin, or Anthony Firkser. He should not be drafted in 12-team redraft leagues.
