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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 |
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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... |
14 |
|
6-3
227lbs
4.72
|
TE |
|
227lbs | 6-3 | 4.72 | 17 | 225 |
79.0
|
Quickly secures and protects the ball. Tracks the ball well and adjusts to off-target throws. Has good hand-eye coordination and body... |
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... |
16 |
|
6-3
260lbs
4.58
|
TE |
|
260lbs | 6-3 | 4.58 | 35 | 590 |
73.8
|
Smalls displays good lateral movement skills, capable of working his way down the line with decent range when chasing in pursuit. Looks... |
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... |
1 |
|
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... |
19 |
|
6-4
246lbs
4.70
|
TE |
|
246lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 30 | 557.5 |
71.0
|
Thriving on physicality, he’s a contested-catch specialist with a knack for warding off defenders while the ball is in the air. Trigg has... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
13 |
|
6-5
244lbs
4.78
|
TE |
|
244lbs | 6-5 | 4.78 | 15 | 172 |
79.0
|
Velling's natural hands and route-running polish give him an immediate advantage in passing situations, yet the blocking deficiencies that... |
21 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.72
|
TE |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.72 | 34 | 578 |
65.0
|
Looks to get involved downfield and will block multiple defenders on a single play when Platt can. Understands his role as a blocker. He’s... |