The Cincinnati Bengals used the first of their two seventh-round picks to get Joe Burrow’s offense some depth in the form of Texas tight end Jack Endries.

Endries is a 6’4” target who averaged north of 11 yards per catch over three college seasons, scoring seven times on 124 receptions.

Lance Zierlein of NFL.com is one of the many analysts who project Endries as capable of eventually developing into a starter at the NFL level.

For now, Zierlein has him as more of a receiving threat than reliable blocker.

From the writeup: “His route-running can be monotonous and short-area separation uninspiring, but he’s tough, has a rebounder’s feel for boxing out defenders and is a consistent ball-winner even when coverage is draped all over him. He builds speed and is tougher on man coverage when allowed to stretch his legs on longer routes.”

The Bengals adding to the tight end depth chart was inevitable during this draft.

With Mike Gesicki a big slot wideout more than anything, Drew Sample only a blocker and Erick All still dealing with injury red flags, they needed more depth.

With Endries, they get just that. Any time a team can add a possible starter down the road in the seventh round, it’s a nice get.

This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Instant analysis of Bengals picking Jack Endries in the seventh round