Tight End Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Tight End
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 |
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6-4
243lbs
4.79
|
TE |
|
243lbs | 6-4 | 4.79 | 24 | 258.2 |
78.6
|
McRee fits best in an offense that values tight end involvement in the passing game more than asking him to hold the point of attack as... |
15 |
|
6-4
253lbs
4.62
|
TE |
|
253lbs | 6-4 | 4.62 | 20 | 208.8 |
81.1
|
Bentley's film tells the story of a late bloomer who maximized a long-awaited opportunity. The receiving production in 2025 was... |
14 |
|
6-4
246lbs
4.55
|
TE |
|
246lbs | 6-4 | 4.55 | 19 | 204.4 |
81.3
|
Wright covers ground like a big receiver, not a traditional Y. That kind of athleticism paired with his catch radius and ball skills makes... |
7 |
|
6-4
241lbs
4.75
|
TE |
|
241lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 9 | 108 |
84.3
|
An offense that moves its tight ends around and features them as receivers is where Joly makes the most sense. His receiving ability is... |
5 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.70
|
TE |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 6 | 91.7 |
84.5
|
What Trigg does best is create problems in space. Line him up in the slot, motion him across the formation, split him out wide on a... |
3 |
|
6-4
246lbs
4.70
|
TE |
|
246lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 4 | 69.5 |
84.8
|
Klare is a pass-catching tight end first, and his NFL value will be defined by how quickly an offense can get creative with his alignments.... |
2 |
|
6-4
239lbs
4.51
|
TE |
|
239lbs | 6-4 | 4.51 | 3 | 64.1 |
85.1
|
Stowers is not a traditional inline tight end and probably never will be. His value at the next level is as a pass-catching weapon who... |
34 |
|
6-5
230lbs
4.48
|
TE |
|
230lbs | 6-5 | 4.48 | 38 | 443 |
69.4
|
Skinner's blend of elite athleticism and prototypical length for the modern tight end position will have NFL scouts salivating. His... |
28 |
|
6-5
249lbs
4.63
|
TE |
|
249lbs | 6-5 | 4.63 | 31 | 318.6 |
75.0
|
|
24 |
|
6-5
215lbs
4.58
|
TE |
|
215lbs | 6-5 | 4.58 | 30 | 310 |
77.0
|
Easter represents the modern tight end prototype that NFL offenses are increasingly seeking - a dynamic pass-catcher who can create... |
22 |
|
6-5
245lbs
4.85
|
TE |
|
245lbs | 6-5 | 4.85 | 35 | 345.3 |
77.2
|
Velling's natural hands and route-running polish give him an immediate advantage in passing situations, yet the blocking deficiencies that... |
17 |
|
6-5
251lbs
4.90
|
TE |
|
251lbs | 6-5 | 4.90 | 23 | 256.8 |
80.0
|
Kitselman profiles as a TE2 in the NFL who can develop into a legitimate starter for organizations that prioritize the run game and... |