Tight End Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 06/06/2025

Player Rankings - Tight End

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
3

TE
Eli
Stowers

6-4 225lbs 4.55
TE
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
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...
18

TE
Jaleel
Skinner

6-5 225lbs 4.48
TE
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
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...
14

TE
Trey
Leckner

6-3 227lbs 4.72
TE
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
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...
10

TE
Shamar
Easter

6-5 228lbs 4.58
TE
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
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...
5

TE
Tanner
Koziol

6-7 230lbs 4.76
TE
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
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

TE
Brett
Norfleet

6-7 235lbs 4.66
TE
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
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...
8

TE
Terrance
Carter

6-2 239lbs 4.75
TE
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
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...
15

TE
Riley
Williams

6-6 240lbs 4.80
TE
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
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...
1

TE
Max
Klare

6-4 240lbs 4.70
TE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
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...
6

TE
Jack
Endries

6-4 240lbs 4.68
TE
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
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

TE
Lawson
Luckie

6-4 240lbs 4.65
TE
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
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...
17

TE
Jake
Johnson

6-5 240lbs 4.62
TE
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
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...

2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Tight End

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Tight End

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.