TIGHT ENDS WITH THE BEST HANDS 2026 NFL Draft

2026 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.

2026 Tight Ends ranked by HANDS

RANK Player Pos Team HANDS SHORT MEDIUM DEEP BLOCKING Rating
1

Luke
Hasz

TE
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
91 79 86 86 63
83.1
2

Eli
Stowers

TE
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
90 93 90 93 66
82.7
3

Lawson
Luckie

TE
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
83 70 80 78 52
81.2
4

Oscar
Delp

TE
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
77 73 79 65 50
83.5
5

Trey
Leckner

TE
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
76 0 59 0 58
89.4
6

Kenyon
Sadiq

TE
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
74 75 81 84 74
83.5
7

Jack
Velling

TE
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
71 80 83 80 58
80.5
8

Shamar
Easter

TE
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
70 0 93 0 63
88.0
9

Thomas
Fidone II

TE
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
70 60 71 64 58
62.3
10

Jake
Johnson

TE
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
65 58 58 66 46
58.6
11

Jelani
Thurman

TE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
63 56 62 49 63
46.7
12

Brett
Norfleet

TE
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
62 73 72 77 42
83.0
13

Jaleel
Skinner

TE
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
62 61 0 0 41
59.1
14

Jaden
Platt

TE
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
56 0 0 68 52
42.5
15

Riley
Williams

TE
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
47 60 60 55 54
79.8