Fantasy Football: 5 End-of-Draft Tight Ends With Huge Touchdown Potential
Jesse James, Pittsburgh Steelers
This one could really go two ways. First, Ladarius Green comes back and takes the spot as the Pittsburgh Steelers' tight end. If he does, you should roster him for the same reasons as above with Allen and Cook. If not, though, be sure to have Jesse James on your radar.
Ben Roethlisberger makes debut by moving Steelers 74 yards on 15 plays, the last 14 all no huddle. TD pass to TE Jesse James, his 3rd catch
— Ed Bouchette (@EdBouchette) August 27, 2016
That was from the team's third preseason game on the opening drive. James saw five total targets on the day, hauling in 4 catches for 25 yards and the 5-yard touchdown reception. That type of involvement -- even in the preseason -- is hard to ignore.
If Green is out, James' appeal would stretch beyond just his situation. According to PlayerProfiler.com, James' burst score ranked in the 86th percentile among tight ends coming out of Penn State. He just turned 22 back in June, so this is still a spring chicken with solid athleticism. If he can get a piece of the Steelers' high-pace, high-scoring offense, he could become a fantasy stud in a hurry.
