I don't believe a tight end drafted in the first 3 picks has ever occurred and that includes all hall of famers
Why does this matter?
If Pitts or any other TE is the best available player — and I’m not suggesting that they are — you should take them.
Citing past drafts as a reason to do something or not to do something is ridiculous to me.
For one, every draft is different. The talent available and depth of talent is different.
Two, things change.The game changes. Strategy changes along with it.
I’ve advocated for Smith or Chase at 3 if they aren’t able to make a worthwhile trade down inside the top 10. However I’d have no problem with Pitts at 3 if that’s who they truly believe is the best, most impactful player available at that spot.
I couldn’t care less whether a WR or TE is typically drafted lower or has never been drafted that high. They shouldn’t be concerned about that either.
Treat this draft as it’s own and take the player you value most. I’ll also add, the player you value the most at a position of need. Because I see the top players pretty evenly so a deciding factor, to me, would be biggest need. Because I don’t see one player head and shoulders above the rest.
That’s why I‘d like to see an offensive playmaker taken. It is by far the biggest need the Dolphins have. And there are some really good ones available.
