Tight End Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Tight End

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
16

TE
Jaden
Platt

6-5 260lbs 4.72
TE
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
260lbs 6-5 4.72 49 925
42.5
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...
15

TE
Jelani
Thurman

6-6 258lbs 4.75
TE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
258lbs 6-6 4.75 46 873
46.7
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...
9

TE
Jack
Velling

6-5 244lbs 4.78
TE
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
244lbs 6-5 4.78 10 228
80.5
Shows intriguing potential as a move tight end with three-level receiving capability and alignment flexibility. Natural hands and...
10

TE
Riley
Williams

6-6 240lbs 4.80
TE
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
240lbs 6-6 4.80 11 253
79.8
Good strength and effort to run through arm tackles. A savvy, reliable pass catcher with good body control and focus. Soft hands and has...

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.