Entering 2025, Zach Ertz remains a critical target in Washington's offense, boasting a 20.59% air yards share (TE4) and a 52.60% slot rate (TE4). His 7.49 ADOT (TE3) complements Washington's quick-read scheme under Eric Bieniemy. Despite re-signing on a $6.25 million deal, Ertz faces competition from new arrival Deebo Samuel, threatening his 6.50 targets/game (TE4). Ertz’s 36.67% contested catch rate (TE5) underscores his reliability, but at 34, injury risk looms, having played only 10 games in 2024 (TE27). Samuel's presence and Ben Sinnott's development could cap Ertz’s 4.98 projected TDs (TE9). Draft Ertz as a TE2, with top-12 upside if early-season WR injuries persist.
