The Cleveland Browns had a solid season from one of their tight ends, only it wasn’t the player that many would expect.
Rookie Harold Fannin Jr. led the Browns with 72 receptions, a franchise record by
a rookie, 731 receiving yards, and six touchdowns.
David Njoku, the club’s No.1 tight end, struggled with a knee injury that limited him to just 12 games, but he was still second on the Browns with four touchdown receptions, and finished fourth on the club in receptions (33) and receiving yards (293).
Njoku is set to be a free agent this offseason, and if the Browns do not re-sign him, they are going to be in the market for a player to pair with Fannin. That is presumably part of the “critical 120 days” to rebuild the franchise, which, according to general manager Andrew Berry, will include a “heavy investment” in the offensive side of the ball.
If tight end is on Berry’s offseason to-do list, the upcoming East-West Shrine Bowl is an opportunity to see some of the available players in action one last time. And while the game does not always attract the top prospects at the position, the Browns will be there all the same, checking things out.
Here is a breakdown of the tight ends to watch during the game.
Eli Raridon, Notre Dame
Height/Weight: 6-foot-7, 251 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 12 games, 32 receptions, 482 yards, 40.2 receiving yards per game, 15.1 yards per catch, 0 receiving touchdowns
Career Receiving Stats: 40 games, 48 receptions, 623 yards, 15.6 receiving yards per game, 13 yards per catch, 3 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position As of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Fourth round
Jack Endries, Texas
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 236 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 13 games, 33 receptions, 346 yards, 26.6 receiving yards per game, 10.5 yards per catch, 3 receiving touchdowns
Career Receiving Stats: 39 games, 124 receptions, 1,376 yards, 35.5 receiving yards per game, 11.1 yards per catch, 7 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position As of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Fourth round
Lake McRee, USC
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 250 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 12 games, 30 receptions, 450 yards, 37.5 receiving yards per game, 15 yards per catch, 4 receiving touchdowns
Career Receiving Stats: 51 games, 97 receptions, 1,154 yards, 22.6 receiving yards per game, 11.9 yards per catch, 7 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position As of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Sixth round
Dallen Bentley, Utah
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 259 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 13 games, 48 receptions, 620 yards, 47.7 receiving yards per game, 12.9 yards per catch, 6 receiving touchdowns
Career Receiving Stats: 32 games, 51 receptions, 640 yards, 20 receiving yards per game, 12.5 yards per catch, 6 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position As of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Fifth round
Seydou Traore, Mississippi State
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 223 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 13 games, 35 receptions, 369 yards, 28.4 receiving yards per game, 10.5 yards per catch, 5 receiving touchdowns
Career Receiving Stats: 48 games, 131 receptions, 1,482 yards, 30.9 receiving yards per game, 11.3 yards per catch, 10 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position As of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Undrafted Free Agent
Bauer Sharp, LSU
Height/Weight: 6-foot-5, 246 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 13 games, 24 receptions, 252 yards, 19.4 receiving yards per game, 10.5 yards per catch, 2 receiving touchdowns
Career Receiving Stats: 50 games, 106 receptions, 942 yards, 18.8 receiving yards per game, 8.9 yards per catch, 8 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position As of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Undrafted Free Agent
Jaren Kanak, Oklahoma
Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 233 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 13 games, 44 receptions, 533 yards, 41 receiving yards per game, 12.1 yards per catch, 0 receiving touchdowns
Career Receiving Stats: 13 games, 44 receptions, 533 yards, 41 receiving yards per game, 12.1 yards per catch, 0 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position As of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Undrafted Free Agent
Lance Mason, Wisconsin
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 250 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 12 games, 30 receptions, 398 yards, 33.2 receiving yards per game, 13.3 yards per catch, 4 receiving touchdowns
Career Receiving Stats: 46 games, 86 receptions, 1,198 yards, 26 receiving yards per game, 13.9 yards per catch, 12 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position As of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Seventh round
The East-West Shrine Bowl is the longest-running college all-star football game, having been played since 1925. The game will take place on January 27 at 7 p.m. at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The NFL Network will televise the game.
