Miles Kitselman

Miles Kitselman

TE·Tennessee
RS Senior·6'5"·256 lbs

Consensus

Derived from 2 independent scout reports + combine measurables.

66.5
Composite Score
Pick 70-165
Projected Pick
70.0
Film
-3.0
Combine
-0.5
Age

Scout Reports

Scout 1Primary Analysis58 / 100

Miles Kitselman — Scouting Report

DynastySignal | 2026 NFL Draft



The Short Version


Miles Kitselman is the prototypical "glue guy" tight end — a 6'5", 256-pound fifth-year senior who was the backbone of one of the SEC's most prolific rushing offenses and showed just enough as a receiver to make teams take notice. The case for him is straightforward: elite in-line blocking credentials, reliable hands, legitimate red-zone value, and NFL-ready size with a journeyman's toughness built across stops at Hutchinson CC, Alabama, and Tennessee. The case against him is equally clear: he is a "lumbering" athlete rather than a "twitchy" one, horizontal separation is a real concern against NFL-level man coverage, and his receiving role was limited by design in Tennessee's run-first attack. At Day 3 value, you're drafting a safe-floor blocker who can contribute as an early-down weapon and red-zone threat — dynasty upside is capped, but he's a player who will stick on a 53-man roster.



Measurables & Background


| Category | Detail |

|---|---|

| Name | Miles Kitselman |

| Position | Tight End (TE) |

| School | Tennessee Volunteers (#87) |

| Class | Senior (Fifth Year) |

| Height | 6'5" |

| Weight | 256 lbs |

| Hometown | Lyndon, Kansas |

| Eligibility Path | Hutchinson CC → Alabama (reserve, 2 years) → Tennessee (2024–2025) |

| Career FBS Games | 42 |

| Tennessee Career Stats | 48 Rec, 551 Yds, 6 Rec TD, 1 Rush TD |

| Injury Flag | Nov. 2025: Left leg injury vs. New Mexico State (missed 2 games); Dec. 2025: Returned for bowl vs. Illinois (1 rec); Spring 2024: Pectoral procedure |

| Draft Range | Early Day 3 (Round 5–6) |



Film Sources Reviewed


| Source | Frames | Key Content |

|---|---|---|

| Packerfan Total Access — NFL DRAFT SLEEPER ALERT: Miles Kitselman (7:34) | 18 | Scouting report walkthrough with PTA hosts; displays full written profile, measurables, bio, strengths/weaknesses, injury history, and 2026 draft projection. Primary data source for background and analysis framework. |

| Prospects — Miles Kitselman Highlights (6:26) | 18 | Full game action across multiple opponents (Arkansas, Georgia, NC State, Kentucky, Mississippi State, ETSU, Oklahoma, UAB, Kent State, Vanderbilt, UTEP). Mix of blocking, receiving, and route-running clips. |

| hyper highlights — Miles Kitselman Tennessee Highlights (1:54) | 19 | Condensed highlight reel emphasizing blocking dominance, TD catches, and open-field running. Covers NC State, Georgia, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Syracuse. |



What The Film Shows


Route Running — **C+ (5.5/10)**


Kitselman is not a polished route runner and the film doesn't pretend otherwise. Tennessee used him heavily in the Y/in-line position, and when routes were called, they were mostly simple: seam releases, crossing routes, and flat-and-go concepts. What he does well is use his frame to create natural separation — he's long and physical at the stem, and he can shield defenders off his body rather than create clean breaks at the top of routes.


The Oklahoma frame (highlights_2_011) shows him running free on a seam route, having won the release cleanly and getting a step behind the defender — "sneaky speed" is an accurate description. The Vanderbilt frame (highlights_2_001) shows him working over the middle on a 3rd & 5 in a tied rivalry game, making the catch in traffic with two defenders converging. The Arkansas 4th-quarter frame (highlights_2_003) shows him getting into the open field after a catch, with genuine separation from pursuing DBs. However, there are no examples of crisp double-moves, option routes, or route-running nuance against contested man coverage from a quality cornerback. He wins by size and physicality, not footwork.


At the NFL level: He profiles as a seam-stretch "Y" tight end in run-heavy or 12-personnel systems. Third-down usage will be limited unless paired with very specific coverage leverages — he is not a guy you can isolate against a linebacker in space and expect consistent separation.



Athleticism & Speed — **C+ (5.8/10)**


This is the most interesting tension point in Kitselman's profile. On paper — and for much of the film — he looks like a lumbering in-line blocker. But the Arkansas 4th-quarter sequence (highlights_2_003) is eye-opening: he's running in the open field with genuine burst, separating from pursuit defenders as if he's a twitchy athlete. The long striding gait generates deceptive speed for a 256-pound frame. He's not a 4.6 guy, but he's probably closer to 4.75–4.8 than anyone would expect watching a blocking highlight reel.


The Syracuse end-zone TD catch (highlights_2_005, highlights_3_013) is another data point — he's moving with controlled athleticism in a compressed space, staying in bounds and maintaining balance near the pylon. The Oklahoma frame (highlights_2_011) confirms he can get vertical and win on a seam release.


The concern: he does not change direction quickly. Multiple frames (highlights_2_006 vs. ETSU on 3rd & 13, highlights_2_001 vs. Vanderbilt) show him getting stopped without generating much YAC after contact — he's brought down relatively cleanly once defenders get their hands on him, rather than generating run-after-contact yards through missed tackles. He runs through people's arms more than he makes them miss.



Hands & Catching — **B (6.8/10)**


This is a legitimate plus. The scouting report data (highlights_005) confirms he went his entire career without a dropped pass until his final season, where his drop rate "fluctuated slightly." For a blocking-first tight end, this is remarkable. Long arms and strong hands create a wide catch radius — he can pluck balls away from his body and make catches with defenders draped over him.


The best catching evidence in the film: the Vanderbilt 3rd-down catch (highlights_2_001) with two defenders wrapping him up; the Syracuse TD in the back corner of the end zone (highlights_3_013) showing body control and spatial awareness; the sideline catch vs. Vanderbilt (highlights_3_015) where he secures the football near the boundary with a defender closing. The Kentucky frame (highlights_2_012) shows him in traffic, secured against contact.


The slight concern is whether the drop rate fluctuation in 2025 was injury-related (battling through the pectoral procedure and later the leg injury) or an actual regression. Context says give him the benefit of the doubt — he was fighting through significant physical adversity in his final season.



YAC & After Contact — **C (5.0/10)**


The film is honest about this. Kitselman is physical after the catch — he falls forward, he fights for extra yards — but he does not create broken tackles or make defenders miss in space. The ETSU frame (highlights_2_006) shows him brought down near the 30 on a 3rd & 13 situation by a single defender without significant YAC generated. The Mississippi State frame (highlights_2_010) shows him down after contact with two defenders in open field. The Vanderbilt frame (highlights_2_001) shows two tacklers needed to bring him down, which is a positive, but he doesn't break free.


He projects as a "catch-and-fall-forward" target — exactly what the PTA scouting report calls him. In dynasty, this caps his value: he won't break wide-open plays, and he's not generating the "wow" YAC moments that fantasy scoresheets reward. His value is efficiency and reliability, not explosiveness.



Blocking — **A- (8.5/10)**


This is the whole profile. Kitselman is legitimately elite at the college level and projects as one of the top blocking tight ends in this 2026 draft class. The film is loaded with evidence:


  • highlights_3_001/002 (NC State, 2nd & 3): Driving a Power-5 defender off the line in a short-yardage run situation. Gets into the body and sustains the block cleanly through the whistle.
  • highlights_3_008 (Georgia): Engaging one of the best defensive fronts in college football and holding his assignment on a run play — against Georgia's defensive front, this matters.
  • highlights_3_017 (Georgia, 2nd & 5): What appears to be a pancake block — Kitselman fires off the line, engages, and drives his man to the turf against elite competition.
  • highlights_2_004 (NC State, ranked matchup): Sustaining in-line block in a run-blocking scheme with strong anchor.
  • highlights_2_013, 2_014 (Kentucky): Run blocking and goal-line blocking in tight quarters, multiple frames showing punch and sustain.
  • highlights_3_009, 3_018 (Arkansas): Drive blocking in mid-field and goal-line situations with physical dominance.
  • highlights_2_015 (UTEP): Running wide to the edge as an outside blocker in a perimeter run scheme, showing mobility and willingness as a moving blocker.

    • Tennessee's offense in 2024–2025 featured one of the SEC's most productive ground attacks, and Kitselman was described as a "key catalyst" for it. That's not marketing language — the film backs it up. He's got a "punishing" mentality, fires off the ball with proper leverage, and sustains through contact. He can anchor against inside rushers in pass protection and drive defensive ends in the run game. This is legitimate NFL starter-level blocking.



    Scheme Fit — **B+ (7.5/10)**


    Kitselman is a near-perfect fit for teams that want a traditional Y tight end in a run-heavy 12-personnel or 21-personnel scheme. Think: zone-run offenses with a play-action passing game attached. Teams like Green Bay (the PTA comp is intentional — Ben Sims was mentioned), Kansas City with their 2-TE sets, or any team looking for a "big-body" complementary tight end who can play 60+ snaps and contribute in multiple phases.


    He also has legitimate special teams value — the frame data and injury history both suggest he played in 42 career FBS games and competed through adversity, which projects to a player who will do whatever it takes to make a roster and contribute on coverage units.


    He is not a fit for air-raid or spread systems that demand their tight ends to win in isolation against linebackers. He won't thrive in 11-personnel sets where he's asked to create separation on curls or digs against nickel-corner alignment. Dynasty owners should target him for run-heavy offenses with an emphasis on the run game — that's where his value lives.



    Strengths Summary


  • Elite in-line blocking, NFL-ready today — The pancake vs. Georgia (highlights_3_017) and sustained blocks against NC State (highlights_3_001, 3_002) and Kentucky (highlights_2_014) show a player who can hold his own against Power-5 competition immediately in the NFL. This is his professional calling card.

  • Reliable hands in clutch moments — The Vanderbilt 3rd-down catch (highlights_2_001) in a tie game, the end-zone TD against Syracuse (highlights_3_013), and the sideline grab vs. Vanderbilt (highlights_3_015) all demonstrate catch reliability when the game is on the line. Career near-zero drop rate before his injury year supports this.

  • Red-zone weapon who finds soft spots — Six receiving TDs at Tennessee (highlights_005), TD vs. Syracuse in end-zone corner (highlights_3_013), and multiple goal-line blocking frames (highlights_2_014, highlights_3_012) show a player who understands red-zone geometry and has been trusted to convert near the goal line.

  • Vertical threat potential that defenses must account for — The Arkansas open-field sequence (highlights_2_003) and the Oklahoma seam release (highlights_2_011) prove he can get over the top. His long stride makes him look slower than he is, which creates problems for linebackers in coverage.

  • Journeyman's makeup and leadership — A path from Hutchinson CC to Alabama as a reserve to Tennessee's starting TE who beat out higher-rated recruits tells you everything about his competitive character. Trusted on Josh Heupel's leadership council as a fifth-year veteran.

  • Functional versatility — Seen aligned in-line, in a wing/H-back alignment, and flexed wide. Can be deployed as a fullback in goal-line packages (6 rec TD + 1 rush TD). This flexibility adds roster value — he's not a one-trick pony even if blocking is his calling card.


    • Concerns & Risks


  • Separation at the break is a real issue at the NFL level. He creates space through size and physicality, not footwork or burst. Against NFL-caliber man coverage — where linebackers are faster and corners are bigger — his window of separation will shrink dramatically. The horizontal route tree (curls, digs, outs) will be stressed. (See: highlights_2_006, ETSU 3rd & 13 — he was targeted but did not generate meaningful YAC after the catch)

  • YAC ceiling is limited. He's a catch-and-fall-forward target, not a broken-tackle generator. The ETSU and Mississippi State frames (highlights_2_006, highlights_2_010) show single-defender takedowns. In dynasty, floor is what he offers — not upside.

  • Injury history warrants monitoring. Two significant injuries in 2024–2025: pectoral procedure in Spring 2024 (limited fall camp) and a left leg injury in November 2025 that cost him two regular-season games. He returned for the bowl game, which is a good sign, but there are real durability flags for a Day 3 pick. Teams will pore over his medical at the combine.

  • Late final-season consistency dip. PFF grades reportedly dipped during 2025, partially tied to battling through the leg injury. A healthy offseason should address this, but it creates legitimate questions about whether his early-season 2025 tape is his ceiling and late-season tape is his floor — or vice versa.

  • Limited receiving volume vs. elite competition. Across two seasons at Tennessee (48 catches, 551 yards), his best pass-catching moments came against non-Power-5 opponents (ETSU, UTEP, Kent State, Syracuse). The highlights from Georgia and NC State feature him blocking far more than catching. NFL teams need to know if his receiving production would translate against a safety or linebacker who plays at a higher level than an SEC reserve.

  • Age/positional value concerns in dynasty. As a fifth-year senior, Kitselman will be older than typical Day 3 prospects when he enters the NFL. At a position where peak value arrives in years 3–5, dynasty owners must calculate whether his development window justifies a draft investment. He's a redraft value at his salary, but as a dynasty pick, his target share ceiling likely tops out at TE18–24 range in most formats.


    • NFL Comp


    Primary Comp: Ben Sims (Green Bay Packers)

    This comparison was offered directly in the PTA scouting report (highlights_010), and it's apt. Sims is a classic "Y" tight end — excellent blocker, reliable hands, limited receiving role, but can make an NFL offense more balanced when deployed correctly. Kitselman's size, blocking profile, and limited-but-effective receiving skill set map almost exactly onto the Sims archetype: a guy who earns his roster spot and modest playing time through blocking excellence and situational receiving value.


    Secondary Comp: Jack Stoll (New York Giants, recent)

    Stoll — another blocking-first tight end from Nebraska who ran a complementary route tree — profiles similarly in terms of role projection. Productive in short areas, trusted in goal-line situations, not a fantasy asset but a valuable NFL contributor in a two-tight-end system. The PTA report also cited Stoll directly (highlights_010). Both comps are correct, and both underscore the ceiling: Kitselman is a rotational starter or high-end backup at the NFL level, not a featured target.



    Bottom Line


    Miles Kitselman is one of those rare Day 3 tight ends who can make an NFL roster the day he arrives — not because of elite receiving talent, but because he can block at an NFL level right now and won't drop the ball when you throw it to him. The 6'5", 256-pound frame, elite blocking credentials against SEC competition, and red-zone reliability make him a legitimate "three-year NFL contributor" type even if his fantasy value stays modest. For dynasty owners, this is a player worth monitoring in deep leagues as a handcuff for injury-prone starter situations or as a zero-cost stash in redraft for teams that might scheme him into seam-route production — but he's not a target to mortgage draft capital on. His ceiling is Ben Sims; his floor is a practice squad blocking specialist.



    SCOUT SCORE

    Score: 58/100

    Projected Pick: R5, Pick 148–165



    Film Score: 58 / 100

    Scout 2Independent Analysis82 / 100

    Scouting Report: Miles Kitselman, TE, Tennessee (Scout 2)


    The Short Version

    Kitselman is a classic in-line mauler with Day 2 traits masked by a run-heavy scheme and late-season injury—contrarian take: he's no Day 3 afterthought; elite blocker with sneaky receiving upside screams TE2 starter potential in power-gap schemes. Fade the injury noise; this kid's a tone-setter.


    Measurables & Background


    | Trait | Detail |

    |----------------|-------------------------|

    | Height | 6'5\" |

    | Weight | 250 lbs |

    | Class | Senior (5th year) |

    | Age | 23 |

    | School | Tennessee (trans. from Kansas 2024) |

    | Injury Hx | Late-2025 leg (missed final games, full recovery) |

    | Prod '25 | ~48 rec, 511 yds, ? TDs (limited snaps) |


    Film Analysis

    Heavy emphasis on blocking (80% clips), limited route tree but clean execution. Frames show #32 in orange dominating SEC edges. Overall Grade: B+ (82/100)


  • Route Running: 6/10 – Basic seam/post releases, no shake vs man (highlights_005 poor vs GA press; highlights_2_003 flat struggles separation). Functional but unpolished.
  • Athleticism & Speed: 7/10 – Fluid for size, good COD pulling (highlights_010 drive block ARK; highlights_3_007 seam stride), but not burner (highlights_015 accel avg vs NCSt).
  • Hands & Catching: 8/10 – Strong mitts, body control on contested (highlights_003 redzone TD grab; highlights_2_012 sideline extension). Zero drops visible.
  • YAC & After Contact: 7/10 – North-south stiff-arms (highlights_008 post-catch vs Vandy; highlights_3_014 truck LB), balance through contact solid.
  • Blocking: 9/10 – Elite! Pancakes DL, seals edges (highlights_001 inline vs MissSt; highlights_006 pull UAB; highlights_2_008 combo ARK washes DE; highlights_3_002 drive vs GA). Violent hands, leverage.
  • Scheme Fit: 8/10 – Power/gap run (Shanahan/McVay), H-back flex. Not pure seam-stretcher.

    • Strengths

  • Dominant inline/edge blocker—pancakes bigger men with hip roll and anchor (highlights_001, highlights_006, highlights_2_008).
  • Reliable hands in traffic, redzone threat (highlights_003, highlights_3_011).
  • Tough YAC runner, breaks arm tackles (highlights_008, highlights_2_014).
  • Leadership/veteran poise, chases post-whistle (highlights_017 teamer).
  • Scheme-versatile size/speed combo for STs immediately (highlights_3_005 coverage).

    • Concerns

  • Limited route tree depth—mostly verts/flats, telegraphed releases (highlights_005, highlights_2_003).
  • Injury flag (leg '25)—check medical, but film pre-injury crisp.
  • Avg long speed; won't win deep consistently (highlights_015).
  • Production padded by blocking role; receiving volume low.

    • Dynasty Outlook

    Immediate rotational TE/ST contributor with path to 400-500 yd TE2 in run-first offenses. Dynasty stash if your team needs block-first (e.g., DET, GB). Trade-up value post-Combine if testing pops.


    NFL Comp

    Floor: Jack Stoll (PHI TE/ST depth)

    Ceiling: Dallas Goedert-lite blocker (less polish, more grit)


    Bottom Line

    Overlooked brawler with starter kit—bet on the tape over the injury/Tenn scheme.


    SCOUT SCORE

    Score: 82/100

    Projected Pick: R3, Pick 70-90


    Film Score: 82 / 100

    College Stats

    2025–26 season

    26
    Receptions
    253
    Rec Yards
    9.7
    YPR
    2
    Rec TDs
    23
    Long

    Measurables

    ● = confirmed at the Combine. Pre-combine estimates shown where unconfirmed.

    Height6'5"NOT CONFIRMED
    Weight256 lbsCONFIRMED
    40-Yard Dash4.90sCONFIRMED
    Vertical Jump34.5"CONFIRMED
    Broad Jump116"CONFIRMED
    Bench Press—NOT CONFIRMED
    3-Cone Drill—NOT CONFIRMED
    Shuttle Run—NOT CONFIRMED
    Arm Length9.00"CONFIRMED
    Hand Size34.50"CONFIRMED