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

Eli
Stowers

TE
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
91 95 92 94 67
85.9
2

Luke
Hasz

TE
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
87 76 83 83 61
83.0
3

Lawson
Luckie

TE
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
82 69 79 77 52
79.7
4

Sav'ell
Smalls

TE
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
81 68 0 0 53
73.8
5

Tanner
Koziol

TE
Ball State   Mascot
Ball State Mascot
81 79 84 69 63
84.3
6

Jack
Endries

TE
California   Mascot
California Mascot
78 78 85 66 57
84.1
7

Oscar
Delp

TE
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
77 74 79 65 50
83.6
8

Kenyon
Sadiq

TE
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
75 76 82 85 74
84.4
9

Michael
Trigg

TE
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
75 70 81 56 55
71.0
10

Jelani
Thurman

TE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
72 64 71 56 69
68.6
11

Trey
Leckner

TE
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
72 0 56 0 55
79.0
12

Max
Klare

TE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
71 87 92 86 52
86.5
13

Terrance
Carter

TE
Louisiana   Mascot
Louisiana Mascot
71 86 85 88 52
83.2
14

Jack
Velling

TE
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
71 80 82 79 57
79.0
15

Jake
Johnson

TE
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
71 62 63 71 52
73.0
16

Joe
Royer

TE
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
69 69 74 62 61
86.0
17

Shamar
Easter

TE
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
68 0 90 0 61
81.0
18

Jaleel
Skinner

TE
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
67 66 0 0 44
73.0
19

Jaden
Platt

TE
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
65 0 0 78 60
65.0
20

Brett
Norfleet

TE
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
61 72 71 75 42
80.0