Listed at 6-foot-7, 261 pounds, former Penn state tight end Jesse James brings good size to the table and untapped potential given his age (24) and serviceable athleticism. He's yet to break out as a true receiving threat at the position but offers immediate help with his ability to block both in pass protection and in the ground game.
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Investing in James as a top tight end in this league wouldn't be wise, but adding him as a depth piece with starter potential is the low-risk, high-reward free agency signing should be willing to make if tight end depth is a need heading into March.
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