Fantasy Impact: Raiders Take Michael Mayer in the 2023 NFL Draft

Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer is heading to Las Vegas as the newest member of the Raiders.

The Raiders selected Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer with the No. 35 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. He is considered the most well-rounded tight end in the class, possessing the skills to move the chains as a receiver in the short and intermediate attack while also being used in-line as a blocker. He was a stat sheet stuffer with the Fighting Irish, catching 70-plus passes for over 800 yards with 16 combined touchdowns in his final two seasons as their top pass catcher.

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Michael Mayer Fantasy Football Rankings and Analysis

Fantasy Football Dynasty Ranking: Tight End No. 2

Fantasy Football Redraft Ranking: Tight End No. 22

Rookie tight ends typically don’t make a major fantasy impact, even those who are selected in the first round, but Mayer is still worth a late-round look as a No. 2 option with some upside.The Raiders traded away Darren Waller, leaving Mayer to compete with a duo of journeymen in Austin Hooper and O.J. Howard. I like his chances of being the starter, so Mayer is worth a late-round look as a No. 2 option with some upside.

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