BEST DEEP THREAT TIGHT ENDS 2026 NFL Draft

2026 BEST DEEP THREAT TIGHT ENDS

Breaking the mold of traditional tight end play, a select few emerge as genuine deep threats, turning standard offensive plays into potential big-gain situations. Historic talents like Vernon Davis (Maryland) and Rob Gronkowski (Arizona) have illustrated how impactful a tight end with the capability to exploit deep zones can be, stretching defenses and creating multifaceted offensive strategies.

Below, explore a dataset highlighting current college tight ends showcasing their prowess as deep threats. Engage with key metrics, such as average yards per catch and touchdowns from deep passes, to uncover which players are elevating the traditional tight end role into a new vertical dimension on the field.

2026 Tight Ends ranked by DEEP THREAT

RANK Player Pos Team HANDS SHORT MEDIUM DEEP BLOCKING Rating
1

Luke
Hasz

TE
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
87 81 87 88 67
80.1
2

Kenyon
Sadiq

TE
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
71 70 64 82 72
83.5
3

Jaden
Platt

TE
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
56 0 0 68 52
42.5
4

Riley
Williams

TE
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
47 63 63 57 53
79.8
5

Jelani
Thurman

TE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
62 50 62 48 64
46.7
6

Trey
Leckner

TE
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
72 0 0 0 56
89.4
7

Shamar
Easter

TE
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
70 0 93 0 63
88.0