TIGHT ENDS WITH THE BEST HANDS 2025 NFL Draft

2025 TIGHT ENDS WITH THE BEST HANDS

Precision, reliability, and unyielding consistency in catching have been the hallmarks of exceptional tight ends in college football. Legends like Travis Kelce and George Kittle, with their impeccable ability to convert targets into receptions, have not only shaped games but have left an indelible mark on the historical tapestry of the sport. It's in this spirit that we dive into the “Best Hands” rating, a metric crafted to illuminate the tight ends who are not merely participants but playmakers, ensuring every throw in their direction counts.

As you delve into the data below, we invite you to explore the “Best Hands” rating, unfolding a narrative told in numbers, reflecting the skill and reliability of today's college tight ends. This metric, centered on the analysis of catch rates and minimized drops, opens a window into the proficiency and potential of these players, providing a glimpse into the future of tight end talent that may one day grace both college and professional fields with game-defining catches.

2025 Tight Ends ranked by HANDS

RANK Player Pos Team HANDS SHORT MEDIUM DEEP BLOCKING Rating
1

Mason
Taylor

TE
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
91 81 84 80 66
84.9
2

Harold
Fannin Jr.

TE
Bowling Green   Mascot
Bowling Green Mascot
87 90 90 90 56
86.2
3

Tyler
Warren

TE
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
85 94 96 88 57
87.9
4

Gunnar
Helm

TE
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
84 84 91 90 60
84.5
5

Elijah
Arroyo

TE
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
81 78 81 83 64
85.1
6

Oronde
Gadsden II

TE
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
80 81 90 90 63
79.9
7

Thomas
Fidone II

TE
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
79 68 78 72 65
79.3
8

Luke
Lachey

TE
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
77 74 80 63 47
79.0
9

Colston
Loveland

TE
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
76 88 92 93 49
87.4
10

Maliq
Carr

TE
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
76 72 77 63 56
73.0
11

Joshua
Simon

TE
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
74 74 74 74 74
75.0
12

Moliki
Matavao

TE
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
74 71 76 52 52
76.5
13

Caden
Prieskorn

TE
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
73 71 79 77 52
73.0
14

Robbie
Ouzts

TE
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
72 72 72 72 72
75.0
15

Mitchell
Evans

TE
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
72 75 84 83 63
82.1
16

Terrance
Ferguson

TE
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
70 82 84 74 61
83.5
17

Jake
Briningstool...

TE
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
69 65 76 69 49
81.0
18

Gee
Scott Jr.

TE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
67 59 67 68 56
60.0
19

Ben
Yurosek

TE
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
66 66 76 74 61
76.1
20

Rivaldo
Fairweather

TE
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
64 67 75 64 55
67.3