Looking around the Vanderbilt meeting room at Tight End University on Tuesday, Trey McBride was one of the younger players in the group of 80 tight ends, but his impact on the Arizona Cardinals and the tight end position has been significant. Just three years into his NFL career, McBride’s efforts have earned him a four-year, $76 million extension with the Cardinals, making him the highest-paid player at his position before George Kittle’s deal.
McBride’s recognition within the tight end community was highlighted when George Kittle, a co-founder of Tight End University, praised his performance during their meeting session at the fifth annual summit in Nashville. The 49ers’ star used McBride’s highlights to explain the gold standard of playing the position, further elevating McBride’s status among elite tight ends.