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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 |
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6-3
241lbs
4.68
|
TE |
|
241lbs | 6-3 | 4.68 | 7 | 106.2 |
83.0
|
His tape shows a player caught between two worlds - possessing the receiving chops to threaten defenses vertically while lacking the... |
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... |
4 |
|
6-3
245lbs
4.55
|
TE |
|
245lbs | 6-3 | 4.55 | 3 | 86.3 |
84.4
|
Sadiq's deep-ball production and vertical threat capability create matchup problems that translate directly to the professional level, but... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
16 |
|
6-3
260lbs
4.58
|
TE |
|
260lbs | 6-3 | 4.58 | 35 | 590 |
73.8
|
Smalls displays good lateral movement skills, capable of working his way down the line with decent range when chasing in pursuit. Looks... |