Jaylen Samuels is the Greatest Tight End in ACC History

I know…I know.

I just put NC State’s Jaylen Samuels in a box. I gave him a specific position title.

But what’s a guy supposed to do?

And I’m not pulling this out of nowhere.

Samuels was a Semifinalist (1 of 7) for the Mackey Award this year, which is given out annually to the nations best tight end.

I am building my argument for Samuels being the best tight end in ACC history off the fact that he has the most receptions by a player in that position in the history of the league.

1) Jaylen Samuels, NC State – 195
2) Cam Serigne, Wake Forest – 165
3) Heath Miller, Virginia – 144
4) John Henry Mills, Wake Forest – 142
5) Frank Wycheck, Maryland – 134

Samuels actually leads all tight ends in the nation in receptions this season.

He also leads all tight ends in the nation this season in yards after the catch.

Back to my point…JaySam being the best tight end in ACC history. Not only does he have the most recetpions by a tight end in conference history, but he also ranks 2nd in receiving yards and 4th in touchdown receptions (and could finish 1st after the bowl game).

ACC Receiving Yards By a Tight End
1) Cam Serigne, Wake Forest – 1,963
2) Jaylen Samuels, NC State – 1,805
2) Eric Ebron, UNC – 1,805
4) Bucky Hodges, Virginia Tech – 1,747
5) John Henry Mills, Wake Forest – 1,735

ACC Touchdown Receptions by a Tight End
1) Heath Miller, Virginia – 20
1) Bucky Hodges, Virginia Tech – 20
1) Cam Serigne, Wake Forest – 20
4) Jaylen Samuels, NC State – 19
5) Nick O’Leary, FSU – 17

First off, let’s give credit where credit is due. Wake Forest’s Cam Serigne is a freaking boss, and makes a valid argument for being the best tight end in ACC history as well.

Having Samuels and Serigne in the league at the same time, historically speaking, is rather astounding.

With that being said, Serigne is great, but there has never been tight end in the ACC like Jaylen Samuels. Period.

Samuels also has 1,087 career rushing yards (6.2 yards per carry), and 27 career rushing touchdowns. His 46 career touchdowns ranks 11th in ACC history.

If you want to call Jaylen Samuels a tight end, he just might be the best the ACC has ever seen.