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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
22 |
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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... |
21 |
|
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... |
20 |
|
6-3
245lbs
4.65
|
TE |
|
245lbs | 6-3 | 4.65 | 15 | 189.8 |
79.6
|
Cuevas is a polished route runner who knows how to uncover in zone coverage and settle into soft spots. He is not going to run past... |
19 |
|
6-6
249lbs
4.60
|
TE |
|
249lbs | 6-6 | 4.60 | 16 | 192.5 |
79.9
|
Gyllenborg's NFL value is tied almost entirely to what he can do as a receiver and a special teams contributor. His combine testing... |
18 |
|
6-2
234lbs
4.52
|
TE |
|
234lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 26 | 282 |
80.0
|
Here's the deal with Kanak: he's not a tight end in the traditional sense, and NFL teams need to stop evaluating him like one. At 6'2",... |
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... |
16 |
|
6-2
250lbs
4.66
|
TE |
|
250lbs | 6-2 | 4.66 | 18 | 194.8 |
80.7
|
Nowakowski fits best as an H-back or move tight end in an offense that values versatility over positional purity. His blocking technique... |
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... |
13 |
|
6-6
247lbs
4.70
|
TE |
|
247lbs | 6-6 | 4.70 | 17 | 194.7 |
82.1
|
Koziol's Combine told you exactly what he is. The vertical and broad jump were among the best marks for tight ends in this class,... |
12 |
|
6-6
245lbs
4.78
|
TE |
|
245lbs | 6-6 | 4.78 | 11 | 123.9 |
82.2
|
Boerkircher is a tight end who will earn his paycheck by blowing up linebackers on the perimeter, sealing edges in the run game, and... |
11 |
|
6-6
248lbs
4.61
|
TE |
|
248lbs | 6-6 | 4.61 | 13 | 144 |
82.4
|
Klein is a fascinating evaluation because the physical tools genuinely pop when you watch him work. A 6'6" tight end who can run the... |