The New York Giants and free agent tight end Isaiah Likely agreed to terms on a three-year deal on Monday.
Here are five things to know about the newest Giant.
Fourth-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in 2022
Likely was selected out of Coastal Carolina with the 141st pick in Round 4 of the 2022 NFL draft. He was seen as an under-the-radar pick coming out of the FBS. The Cambridge, Massachusetts, native was a two-time, first-team, All-Sun Belt selection and a second-team All-America choice in 2021.
Ideal size/speed combination for an NFL tight end
At 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds, Likely, who started playing football at the age of four, fits the prototypical size for a tight end desired by NFL teams. Although he was timed in the 40-yard dash at 4.80 seconds during his pro day in 2022, his game speed is fine, and he can get separation with no issues.
Was a productive No. 2 tight end with Ravens
Likely was a complementary tight end to Mark Andrews in Baltimore who played in 63 games (starting 26) in his four years as a Raven. He caught 135 of 194 targets for 1,568 yards and 15 touchdowns. He became the second-fastest Ravens tight end (34 games) to reach double-digit receiving scores in a career, behind only Andrews (28 games)
A well-rounded tight end
Likely is an asset as a pass catcher and a red-zone threat, but is a solid run blocker as well. Last season, Likely blocked for an offense that ranked No. 1 in the NFL in yards per rush (5.3), second in rushing yards per game (156.6), and third in rushing TDs (23).
Reuniting with Harbaugh and Roman in New York
Likely might be switching teams, but he’ll feel right at home as his former head coach and offensive coordinator — John Harbaugh and Greg Roman — are running the show with the Giants now. The coaches will likely use Likely in a 12-personnel alignment with their other young stud tight end, Theo Johnson.
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