Some NFL observers such as Shane Vereen already are handing the Tampa Bay tight-end mantle to Otton and advising others not to be surprised if he makes an early and easy transition to pro football. Cade Otton is a great, great tight end," said Vereen, a former California running back, current Pac-12 Networks football analyst and a SiriusXM NFL Radio co-host. "He was a great college tight end.