Waller's blocking assignment in Frank Smith's run plays exemplified multi-role tight end usage.

The source uses Darren Waller as an example of tight end usage in Frank Smith's deceptive run plays from Miami. In one play, Waller lined up as a receiver at the top of the formation and was tasked with blocking the defensive back, demonstrating how Frank Smith's play designs use tight ends in multiple roles—both as receivers and blockers—to create deception and execute complex blocking assignments.