A late bloomer out of Minnesota's blocking-first tight end pipeline, Geers is a big-bodied in-line target who waited years behind Brevyn Spann-Ford before finally emerging as a pass-catching option in his final two seasons. He plays with physicality at the point of attack and takes visible pride in his run blocking — a trait demanded by P.J. Fleck's program — but his receiving numbers (54 catches, 496 yards, 8 TDs across two seasons as a starter) don't scream playmaker, and a 7.9 yards-per-catch average as a senior raises questions about his ability to create separation or generate yards after the catch at the next level. The upside is a tough, smart tight end who can hold his own as an in-line blocker in a run-heavy scheme; the downside is an older prospect with limited receiving impact whose best football may already be on tape. This is a priority UDFA or late Day 3 long shot — the kind of player who earns a roster spot through special teams and blocking, not one who changes an offense.
- Willing and experienced run blocker, developed through Minnesota's blocking-first TE tradition that produced NFL contributors Ko Kieft and Brevyn Spann-Ford
- Good size (6-5, 250) with adequate frame to hold up as an in-line tight end at the NFL level
- Reliable red zone target — 8 receiving TDs over final two college seasons shows dependability in compressed areas
- Competitive toughness and leadership qualities; John Mackey Award watch list member who coaches describe as having matured significantly
- Very limited receiving production and efficiency — 7.9 YPC as a senior suggests he doesn't create meaningful separation or generate YAC
- Late career breakout raises developmental ceiling concerns; did not become a starter until his fourth year and production plateaued rather than escalated in Year 2 as a starter (26 catches for 206 yards, down from 28 for 290)
- No all-star game invitation (Senior Bowl, Shrine Bowl) and no NFL Combine invite — significant red flag for draft stock and NFL evaluation interest
- Timed speed projected at 4.76-4.78 per Pro Draft Scouting, well below the athletic threshold for modern receiving TEs
The comp is literal — Geers is a product of the exact same Minnesota blocking TE pipeline that produced Kieft. Both are big-bodied, physical tight ends whose value comes primarily from blocking, with minimal pass-catching production in college. Kieft had 12 career receptions at Minnesota and was a 6th-round pick; Geers has more receiving production but a similar NFL projection as a blocking specialist who contributes on special teams.