One of the pleasant surprises of this year's training camp, Arkin currently looks like the Patriots' top blocking tight end. Primarily a blocking tight end in college, Arkin received limited hype entering the NFL. Scouting reportStrengths: From his build to his tenacity and physical play style, Arkin is a blocking tight end through and through. Arkin is the prototypical blocking tight end and will be used accordingly as a Patriot. Summary: The season-ending injury suffered by free agency acquisition Julian Hill changed the Patriots' tight end room and robbed them of their designated blocking tight end.