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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |