The NFL Draft has recently concluded after the last pick. The player who is picked at number 256 is often called “Mr. Irrelevant.” This year, that honor goes to tight end Gerald Christian, who was chosen by the Arizona Cardinals. And, even with the nickname, Christian could be very successful in Arizona.

The Cardinals currently have six tight ends on their roster. They are Christian, Troy Niklas, Ifeanyi Momah, Darren Fells, John Carlson, and Ted Bolser. And, even with all the competition, I will say that Christian is the best, based on build, experience, and statistics.

Christian is 6’3″ and 244 lbs. Even though he is the shortest tight end, he is comparable on weight with Momah, Carlson, and Bolser, who are all 249 lbs. or less. Even though this might not be good on blocking situations, Christian should be good on routes. He can run faster due to less weight and cut easier. Height is also good. With a smaller frame, the quarterback does not have to throw as high, since he does not have to throw it over a taller player. Thus, Christian’s height and weight can be used to make the team successful.

Christian also has experience. He has four years of college experience, even though he had to sit out in 2012 due to his transfer from the University of Florida to the University of Louisville. The year of rest, though, proved to be good, as he excelled in his last two years of college.

Momah and Bolser are the only ones with four true years of playing college football but did not play as well in college; and, they are also in their rookie year.

Niklas and Fells have one year each of NFL experience, but did not do well in their rookie year.

Carlson is the only true opponent for Christian in the experience category, as he has played six years in the NFL. However, he has only played one season with the Cardinals, and might still be getting used to the swing of things in Arizona.

Thus, due to experience, Christian is in a very good spot for a job.

Christian’s best quality, though, is what is shown in the statistics book. Last year with Louisville, Christian caught 32 passes for 384 yards, a 12 yard per catch average. He also scored five touchdowns. He also did well in 2014, with four touchdowns while catching 28 passes for 426 yards.

Meanwhile, last year, Niklas caught only three passes in the NFL for 38 yards, and Fells had only five catches out of 12 targets for 71 yards. Both players had no touchdowns.

Momah caught eight passes for 171 yards last year for Boston College but did not have any touchdowns either. Bolser and Carlson again are the only true opponents for Christian.

Bolser had six touchdowns and 35 catches, but for only 320 yards, which is about nine yards per catch. This is 64 yards less than Christian, which could change a loss to a victory.

Meanwhile, Carlson had 33 catches for 350 yards, which is about the same as Christian. However, Carlson had 54 targets, which means he did not catch 21 balls during the season. In addition, he only scored one touchdown.

Due to the ability to score and get much more yards per catch, I would consider Christian Arizona’s guy for tight end.

Thus, even if Christian is the draft’s “Mr. Irrelevant,” he could be Arizona’s best option to play tight end, based on body build, experience, and statistics.