TIGHT ENDS WITH THE BEST HANDS 2027 NFL Draft

2027 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.

RANK Player Pos Team HANDS SHORT MEDIUM DEEP BLOCKING Rating
1

Dorian
Thomas

TE
California   Mascot
California Mascot
87 72 79 79 46
73.7
2

Andrew
Rappleyea

TE
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
84 74 78 69 62
79.3
3

Jake
Johnson

TE
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
77 60 68 55 54
73.5
4

Brody
Foley

TE
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
76 82 87 85 62
82.3
5

Jamari
Johnson

TE
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
76 90 92 91 62
86.8
6

Jamari
Johnson

TE
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
76 90 91 91 62
86.8
7

Peter
Clarke

TE
Temple   Mascot
Temple Mascot
74 83 87 86 72
84.9
8

Benjamin
Brahmer

TE
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
73 75 83 60 49
79.5
9

Trey
Leckner

TE
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
72 72 74 58 52
74.8
10

Terrance
Carter Jr.

TE
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
72 87 87 89 62
84.1
11

Jelani
Thurman

TE
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
71 72 75 70 66
72.0
12

DJ
Vonnahme

TE
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
66 80 81 84 37
74.8
13

Lawson
Luckie

TE
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
65 65 77 61 67
80.4
14

Luke
Reynolds

TE
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
65 71 63 52 65
82.1
15

Walker
Lyons

TE
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
61 69 74 58 63
81.9
16

Trey'Dez
Green

TE
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
60 86 90 79 67
87.3
17

Brett
Norfleet

TE
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
56 67 72 72 53
78.0
18

Jaden
Platt

TE
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
54 75 78 78 59
79.1
19

Riley
Williams

TE
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
38 51 72 0 53
68.2