TIGHT ENDS BEST ON SHORT ROUTES 2026 NFL Draft

2026 TIGHT ENDS BEST ON SHORT ROUTES

Running precise and effective short routes is a crucial skill for tight ends. Former college players like Aaron Hernandez (Florida) and Jason Witten (Tennessee) exemplified proficiency in utilizing short routes, maximizing yards after catch and often converting critical downs.

Below, explore the data focusing on tight ends who exhibit stellar performance on short routes in the present college football scene. Dive into metrics such as completion rate, yards after catch, and more to discover which players are making substantial impacts with their short-route play.

2026 Tight Ends ranked by SHORT RECEIVING

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

Riley
Williams

TE
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
47 63 63 57 53
79.8
4

Jelani
Thurman

TE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
62 50 62 48 64
46.7
5

Shamar
Easter

TE
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
70 0 93 0 63
88.0
6

Trey
Leckner

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

Jaden
Platt

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