Penn State Football: Ranking ex-Nittany Lions' NFL Pro Bowl chances

Penn State Football: Ranking ex-Nittany Lions’ chances of making 2021 NFL Pro Bowl

Nov 15, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) carries the ball as New York Giants cornerback Julian Love (20) tackles in font of cornerback Logan Ryan (23) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 24, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) makes a reception for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Mike Gesicki – TE, Miami Dolphins

2020 stats: 28 receptions for 414 yards and two touchdowns

The Miami Dolphins are among the biggest surprises, and most exciting young teams in the NFL this season, with tight end Mike Gesicki playing a vital role in the Dolphins’ offensive resurgence.

Gesicki is averaging a career-high 14.8 yards per reception, and is building some chemistry with rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Through the first 12 weeks of the season, Gesicki ranks ninth in receiving yards among tight ends. If Gesicki’s play improves down the stretch and the Dolphins find some stability at quarterback, he could climb up the rankings among tight ends and garner more serious consideration for the Pro Bowl.

Likewise, if Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs makes the Super Bowl, that opens up at least one more spot for Gesicki to make the Pro Bowl as a reserve.

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