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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 |
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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... |
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,... |
8 |
|
6-5
247lbs
4.65
|
TE |
|
247lbs | 6-5 | 4.65 | 12 | 136.8 |
83.7
|
Royer is a matchup problem that defensive coordinators will lose sleep over. His natural receiving ability shows up most prominently on... |
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... |
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.... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
10 |
|
6-6
245lbs
4.62
|
TE |
|
245lbs | 6-6 | 4.62 | 10 | 112.1 |
83.2
|
Watch enough tape on Raridon and you see a tight end who can contribute right away in specific packages while developing into something... |
9 |
|
6-5
245lbs
4.49
|
TE |
|
245lbs | 6-5 | 4.49 | 7 | 98.7 |
83.3
|
Watch the Delp's tape and you will see him lined up wide or in the slot far more often than inline next to the tackle. That tells you... |
6 |
|
6-5
245lbs
4.62
|
TE |
|
245lbs | 6-5 | 4.62 | 8 | 103.9 |
84.3
|
Endries fits best as an "F" tight end in a system that values receiving from the position and can live with some blocking limitations early... |
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... |