Kansas City Chiefs: Potential tight end prospects in 2019 NFL Draft
By John McCarty
TIGHT END DRAFT PROSPECTS – ISAAC NAUTA (GEORGIA)
A rare top shelf, five-star recruit at the tight end position, Isaac Nuata was a top target of then recently hired Georgia head man Kirby Smart, eventually stealing him away from Florida State. Despite his obvious athleticism and ability, Nauata was primarily a run blocking tight end for Georgia.
As a receiver, Nuata displays strong hands and explosiveness off the line and uses his body well to wall off defenders in the middle of the field.
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An old school type tight end, Nuata is a tough, physical blocker both in the running and passing game. He has played during his three year career in Athens, playing in two conference championship games, a national championship game amongst the weekly contest faced in the SEC.
Nuata is a player that would make sense for the Chiefs in the middle rounds of the draft. A deep draft pushes the Georgia product down a bit, and though he’s limited due to his lack of ‘big play’ explosiveness, he certainly has plenty to like as a prospect and could certainly contribute right away in Kansas City.