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ArticleDetroit Lions training camp observations, Day 1: New players, new roles
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Jackson Meeks' transition to tight end is official. After joining the team last year as a UDFA WR-X, Meeks slowly began to transition to tight end halfway through the season as a Move-TE/Big Slot... 'Blocking is 90% mindset and 10% technique. And honestly, if I can go in (the trenches) and fight my butt off for three seconds, that's all I need with Jahmyr Gibbs back there.'

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Meeks' TE conversion official; blocking mindset key to roster bid.

Converted from WR-X to tight end; got TE3 reps with Conklin out; Meeks emphasized his blocking mindset ('90% mindset and 10% technique') and comfort in the trenches due to family background (uncle Za'Darius Smith, former Lion); believes the role gives him the best opportunity to make the roster.

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