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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 |
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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... |
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... |
15 |
|
6-6
240lbs
4.80
|
TE |
|
240lbs | 6-6 | 4.80 | 18 | 267 |
78.0
|
Good strength and effort to run through arm tackles. A savvy, reliable pass catcher with good body control and focus. Soft hands and has... |
20 |
|
6-6
258lbs
4.75
|
TE |
|
258lbs | 6-6 | 4.75 | 23 | 404 |
68.6
|
He’s coordinated with soft, reliable hands, and Thurman shows the ability to adjust to balls thrown behind him, as well as a knack for... |
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... |
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... |
17 |
|
6-5
240lbs
4.62
|
TE |
|
240lbs | 6-5 | 4.62 | 27 | 484.5 |
73.0
|
The North Carolina transfer brings intriguing physical tools to the tight end position, with the size and catch radius to become a... |
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... |
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... |
18 |
|
6-5
225lbs
4.48
|
TE |
|
225lbs | 6-5 | 4.48 | 28 | 491 |
73.0
|
Skinner's blend of elite athleticism and prototypical length for the modern tight end position will have NFL scouts salivating. His... |
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... |