Tight End Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Tight End
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
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6-4
240lbs
4.70
|
TE |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 2 | 59.3 |
86.5
|
Klare is a tight end with natural receiving gifts and concerning blocking limitations that create an intriguing evaluation paradox. When... |
2 |
|
6-5
255lbs
4.65
|
TE |
|
255lbs | 6-5 | 4.65 | 22 | 388 |
86.0
|
Royer is a matchup problem that defensive coordinators will lose sleep over. His natural receiving ability shows up most prominently on... |
3 |
|
6-4
225lbs
4.55
|
TE |
|
225lbs | 6-4 | 4.55 | 1 | 55.8 |
85.9
|
The gap between Stowers' receiving prowess and blocking limitations creates a fascinating evaluation. Every jaw-dropping seam route and... |
4 |
|
6-3
245lbs
4.55
|
TE |
|
245lbs | 6-3 | 4.55 | 3 | 86.3 |
84.4
|
Sadiq's deep-ball production and vertical threat capability create matchup problems that translate directly to the professional level, but... |
5 |
|
6-7
230lbs
4.76
|
TE |
|
230lbs | 6-7 | 4.76 | 6 | 105 |
84.3
|
Heading into his Houston season, Koziol has the frame and production history that should keep him firmly on NFL radars. His 2025 campaign... |
6 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.68
|
TE |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.68 | 4 | 88.3 |
84.1
|
His film shows a fundamentally sound receiver who understands how to get open but lacks the physical dominance that defines elite tight end... |
7 |
|
6-5
245lbs
4.52
|
TE |
|
245lbs | 6-5 | 4.52 | 5 | 104.6 |
83.6
|
Delp's elite speed at 245 pounds opens up offensive possibilities that few players at his position can provide, yet the modest college... |
8 |
|
6-2
239lbs
4.75
|
TE |
|
239lbs | 6-2 | 4.75 | 8 | 115.5 |
83.2
|
Carter's route precision and receiving instincts translate perfectly to the pro level, where his ability to find soft spots in coverage... |
9 |
|
6-3
241lbs
4.68
|
TE |
|
241lbs | 6-3 | 4.68 | 7 | 106.2 |
83.0
|
His tape shows a player caught between two worlds - possessing the receiving chops to threaten defenses vertically while lacking the... |
10 |
|
6-5
228lbs
4.58
|
TE |
|
228lbs | 6-5 | 4.58 | 16 | 177.5 |
81.0
|
Easter represents the modern tight end prototype that NFL offenses are increasingly seeking - a dynamic pass-catcher who can create... |
11 |
|
6-7
235lbs
4.66
|
TE |
|
235lbs | 6-7 | 4.66 | 14 | 169 |
80.0
|
Norfleet's freakish 6'7" frame immediately catches your eye on film, but the reality is more complex than his impressive measurements... |
12 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.65
|
TE |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.65 | 10 | 134.3 |
79.7
|
Luckie profiles as a receiving specialist who could carve out an immediate role as a move tight end in the right offensive system. His... |