Tight End Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/04/2025

Player Rankings - Tight End

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
2

TE
Joe
Royer

6-5 255lbs 4.65
TE
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
255lbs 6-5 4.65 22 386
86.0
18

TE
Jake
Johnson

6-5 240lbs 4.62
TE
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
240lbs 6-5 4.62 28 463
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

TE
Shamar
Easter

6-5 228lbs 4.58
TE
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
228lbs 6-5 4.58 16 172
81.0
A toolsy prospect with day one starter potential, Easter boasts the athleticism and receiving chops to make an immediate impact in the...
7

TE
Oscar
Delp

6-5 245lbs 4.52
TE
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
245lbs 6-5 4.52 6 103.8
83.6
Delp projects as a high-upside, developmental tight end with the potential to become a dynamic offensive weapon in the NFL. His elite...
17

TE
Jaleel
Skinner

6-5 225lbs 4.48
TE
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
225lbs 6-5 4.48 26 458
73.0
Skinner's blend of elite athleticism and prototypical length for the modern tight end position will have NFL scouts salivating. His...
15

TE
Riley
Williams

6-6 240lbs 4.80
TE
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
240lbs 6-6 4.80 19 277
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

TE
Jelani
Thurman

6-6 258lbs 4.75
TE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
258lbs 6-6 4.75 25 441
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

TE
Tanner
Koziol

6-7 230lbs 4.76
TE
Ball State   Mascot
Ball State Mascot
230lbs 6-7 4.76 7 107.7
84.3
11

TE
Brett
Norfleet

6-7 235lbs 4.66
TE
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
235lbs 6-7 4.66 14 166.7
80.0

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.