Texas Tech’s Jace Amaro Fits Changing Landscape of NFL Tight Ends

March 1, 2014   ·   BJ Kissel   ·   Jump to comments

The NFL is changing the way it looks at the role of a tight end, and that's perfectly OK with former Texas Tech tight end Jace Amaro.  
“They’re looking for someone who can play a tight end role as well as a receiver role," Amaro said during our phone interview. "I think it’s a great thing and it’s revolutionizing the game. People are starting to really find out what tight ends can bring to the game.”
Amaro fits this receiver-as-a-tight end role beautifully, as the 6'5" 265-pounder reportedly lined up in the slot almost 70 percent of the time last season for Texas Tech. 
It doesn't matter whether it's the offensive side of the ball or the defensive side; guys who are tall, strong and fast pose matchup problems for guys standing across from them. Amaro split out in space against linebackers isn't fair because of his athleticism, while unfair against defensive backs because of his size and strength. 
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