Summary:
Green Bay Packers rookie tight end Luke Musgrave is on pace to break Sterling Sharpe’s franchise record for most receptions by a rookie. The record is currently 55, set by Sharpe in 1988. Musgrave has 27 receptions through eight games, or an average of 3.4 receptions per game. If he continues at this pace, he will finish the season with 57 receptions.
**Analysis:**
It is impressive that Musgrave is on pace to break Sharpe’s record, especially considering that he is a tight end. Tight ends are typically not as involved in the passing game as wide receivers. However, Musgrave has shown that he can be a valuable target for quarterback Jordan Love. He is a big, athletic tight end with good hands. He has also shown that he can be a threat in the red zone.
If Musgrave is able to break Sharpe’s record, it will be a major accomplishment for him. It will also be a good sign for the future of the Packers. Musgrave is one of several young players on the Packers offense who have the potential to be stars.
**Additional notes:**
* Musgrave is also on pace to break the Packers rookie record for most receiving yards by a tight end. The record is currently 630 yards, set by Ed West in 1980. Musgrave has 319 receiving yards through eight games.
* Musgrave is one of only four Packers rookies to have at least 27 receptions through eight games. The others are James Lofton (1978), Jordy Nelson (2008), and Davante Adams (2014). All four of those players went on to have successful careers with the Packers.