Nate Adkins

Adkins is a practical do-the-dirty-work tight end. The receiving numbers are modest, but his blocking and special-teams usefulness give Denver a dependable way to build heavier personnel.

Strengths: Run blocking, special teams, effort, role versatility and goal-line usefulness.

Weaknesses: Limited receiving volume and fewer explosive traits than the featured tight ends.

Adkins has made himself useful the way undrafted tight ends need to: play special teams, handle the blocking asks and catch the occasional touchdown. His 2024 starting stretch proved he can function in the offense, even though 2025 was quieter. A four is fair for a solid depth player. His route to more snaps is keeping the details clean while the bigger names draw coverage and targets.

Strengths: He is a willing blocker and special-teams contributor with proven starting experience in Denver's system. Adkins has shown reliable enough hands to convert limited red-zone and underneath opportunities.

Weaknesses: His passing-game volume is small, and he lacks the separation profile of a feature receiving tight end. He must continue to win through assignment reliability because the room has more established target earners.