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One of the major acquisitions that the Indianapolis Colts made this offseason was the free agent signing of former Detriot Lions tight end Eric Ebron on a two-year, $13 million deal.
Since being acquired by the Colts, Ebron has spoken quite highly of the organization and the opportunity to play alongside Pro Bowl quarterback Andrew Luck in the passing game. During an appearance on NFL Network's Good Morning Football, Ebron made it loud and clear that he wants to be a major part of the passing game.
#Colts TE Eric Ebron on @gmfb on what he'll tell QB Andrew Luck: "I'm 7-11. I'm always open. Find me."
— Will Selva (@WillSelvaTV) June 6, 2018
The 25-year-old will have the opportunity in front of him to etch out a significant role in the offense in the 2018 season. He will have to compete with Jack Doyle for playing time at the tight end position, but if he can prove to be a reliable asset in the passing game.
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Head coach Frank Reich has already voiced praise in his direction by calling him an “elite” tight end, which could see the team look to implement him greatly in the passing game. Although he has yet to truly break out in any of his first four seasons in the league, he has shown that he can be a productive receiving option at the position.
His best year came in the 2016 campaign where he set careers highs across the board with 61 catches for 711 receiving yards and a touchdown. It should be noted that he did experience a notable drop in production, recording 53 catches for 574 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
Ebron clearly has the motivation to be a major factor in the passing game that could see him ingrain himself as a centerpiece in the offensive game plan. All of this could lead to a breakout campaign for him to emerge as one of the top young tight ends in the league while potentially putting himself in the position to earn a lucrative long-term deal with the Colts.
