Chargers add tight end Tre' McKitty at No. 97

The Los Angeles Chargers selected tight end Tre' McKitty out of Georgia in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, No. 97 overall.

Los Angeles was looking to add a tight end to its roster after losing Hunter Henry to the New England Patriots in free agency.

McKitty will battle veterans Jared Cook, Donald Parham, and Stephen Anderson for snaps.

Draft profile

Key stats (4 games): 6 receptions, 108 yards, 1 touchdown, 18 YPC

McKitty transferred from Florida State to Georgia in 2020 in hopes of improving his game. With just six receptions on nine targets and a knee injury, that didn't come to fruition. However, he was able to round out his game by improving his run-blocking technique and flashing a few big plays. With above-average speed and athleticism, a large catch radius, and contact balance after the catch, McKitty's potential is noteworthy. He just has to learn to run crisper routes.