The Falcons drafted Pitts fourth overall in 2021, and the tight end kicked off his career with a 1,026-yard debut campaign — then spent most of the next three seasons teasing the football world with his freakish athletic talents, averaging just 36.9 yards per game in that span. This season, though, his production has finally again begun to match his potential on the perimeter. The 6-6, 250-pound pass catcher could post the second 1,000-yard season of his career, especially following a spectacular Week 15 performance (11 catches, 166 receiving yards and three touchdowns) that showcased his ability to create and exploit mismatches against linebackers and safeties. As creative play-designers look for athletic tight ends to build around, Pitts could emerge as an enticing option on the free-agent market.
