Seahawks tight end AJ Barner discusses his journey to becoming an NFL tight end and his aspirations to be among the elite in the league. (0:16) Barner's goal of being an elite tight end developed during his college years at Indiana and Michigan. (1:01) He transitioned from linebacker to tight end during recruitment, which proved to be a great fit. (2:38) Barner acknowledges the talent in the NFL, particularly among tight ends in his division, and believes he has the potential to rank among the best. (3:48) He expresses enthusiasm for the Seahawks' offense under Klint Kubiak, which heavily involves tight ends. (5:39) Barner highlights the value of the Tight End University program in learning from current and former players. (6:31) He emphasizes the importance of tight ends being versatile, able to fit in with both offensive linemen and receivers. (7:27) Barner discusses the importance of ball security, especially against a defense like Jacksonville's that is known for takeaways.

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