The Philadelphia Eagles hosted LSU tight end Bauer Sharp for a predraft visit as they seek to strengthen their tight end position. With current players on short-term contracts, the team is exploring options for long-term solutions in the upcoming draft.
The Philadelphia Eagles have numbers at tight end. That's actually pretty encouraging. There is concern, though. What they don't have is long-term certainty. Seven players currently occupy spots on the depth chart, including Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra. On paper, that may look like depth. In reality, it feels more like a temporary solution. Both Goedert and Calcaterra are back on one-year deals, and while the former remains Philadelphia's most reliable option at the position. The future behind him is anything but clear. That's where the conversation shifts.
Philadelphia has never been a team that waits until a need becomes urgent. They anticipate it. They plan for it. And with the tight end room lacking a clear succession plan, it's no surprise the Eagles are doing their homework on this year's draft class. There are several solid prospects. One name that continues to surface is Bauer Sharp.
Eagles host Bauer Sharp at their training facility.
Sharp's journey has taken him from the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (2021-23) to the Oklahoma Sooners (2024). Most recently, he played for the LSU Tigers during his final NCAA season.
He continued to develop into a versatile offensive weapon. He's not the most talked-about prospect in this class, but that hasn't stopped teams from taking notice. As the Eagles wrap up their predraft visits, Sharp confirmed his presence in Philadelphia by sharing a photo from the team's facility.
For an offense that values flexibility at the position, he fits the mold. The level of interest the Eagles have in Bauer remains to be seen. What we do know is that there is interest. If Philadelphia doesn't believe their future TE1 is on the roster, they are doing their best to find one.
Why are the Philadelphia Eagles interested in Bauer Sharp?
The Eagles are looking to secure a long-term solution at tight end, as their current players are on one-year deals and lack a clear succession plan.
What teams did Bauer Sharp play for before joining LSU?
Before playing for LSU, Bauer Sharp was with the Southeastern Louisiana Lions from 2021 to 2023 and is set to join the Oklahoma Sooners in 2024.
Who are the current tight ends on the Eagles' roster?
The current tight ends on the Eagles' roster include Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra, among others, but both are on one-year contracts.
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