Tight End Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/30/2025

Player Rankings - Tight End

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
16

TE
Jaden
Platt

6-5 260lbs 4.72
TE
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
260lbs 6-5 4.72 65
42.5
Looks to get involved downfield and will block multiple defenders on a single play when Platt can. Understands his role as a blocker. He’s...
15

TE
Jelani
Thurman

6-6 258lbs 4.75
TE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
258lbs 6-6 4.75 42 597
46.7
He’s coordinated with soft, reliable hands, and Thurman shows the ability to adjust to balls thrown behind him, as well as a knack for...
14

TE
Jake
Johnson

6-5 240lbs 4.62
TE
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
240lbs 6-5 4.62 35 524.5
58.6
The North Carolina transfer brings intriguing physical tools to the tight end position, with the size and catch radius to become a...
13

TE
Jaleel
Skinner

6-5 225lbs 4.48
TE
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
225lbs 6-5 4.48 33 509
59.1
Skinner's blend of elite athleticism and prototypical length for the modern tight end position will have NFL scouts salivating. His...
12

TE
Michael
Trigg

6-4 246lbs 4.70
TE
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
246lbs 6-4 4.70 43 598
60.0
Thriving on physicality, he’s a contested-catch specialist with a knack for warding off defenders while the ball is in the air. Trigg has...
11

TE
Sav'ell
Smalls

6-3 260lbs 4.58
TE
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
260lbs 6-3 4.58 39 580.5
64.3
Smalls displays good lateral movement skills, capable of working his way down the line with decent range when chasing in pursuit. Looks...
10

TE
Riley
Williams

6-6 240lbs 4.80
TE
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
240lbs 6-6 4.80 19 244
79.8
Good strength and effort to run through arm tackles. A savvy, reliable pass catcher with good body control and focus. Soft hands and has...
9

TE
Jack
Velling

6-5 244lbs 4.78
TE
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
244lbs 6-5 4.78 15 153
80.5
Shows intriguing potential as a move tight end with three-level receiving capability and alignment flexibility. Natural hands and...
8

TE
Trey
Leckner

6-3 227lbs 4.72
TE
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
227lbs 6-3 4.72 18 202
80.6
Quickly secures and protects the ball. Tracks the ball well and adjusts to off-target throws. Has good hand-eye coordination and body...
7

TE
Lawson
Luckie

6-4 240lbs 4.65
TE
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
240lbs 6-4 4.65 17 173.3
81.2
6

TE
Shamar
Easter

6-5 228lbs 4.58
TE
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
228lbs 6-5 4.58 12 127
82.1
A toolsy prospect with day one starter potential, Easter boasts the athleticism and receiving chops to make an immediate impact in the...
5

TE
Eli
Stowers

6-4 225lbs 4.55
TE
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
225lbs 6-4 4.55 4 75.5
82.7
Built in the mold of a modern F-tight end, his explosive traits and natural receiving ability jump off the tape. The movement skills and...

2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Tight End

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Tight End

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.