TIGHT ENDS WITH THE BEST HANDS 2025 NFL Draft

2025 TIGHT ENDS WITH THE BEST HANDS

Precision, reliability, and unyielding consistency in catching have been the hallmarks of exceptional tight ends in college football. Legends like Travis Kelce and George Kittle, with their impeccable ability to convert targets into receptions, have not only shaped games but have left an indelible mark on the historical tapestry of the sport. It's in this spirit that we dive into the “Best Hands” rating, a metric crafted to illuminate the tight ends who are not merely participants but playmakers, ensuring every throw in their direction counts.

As you delve into the data below, we invite you to explore the “Best Hands” rating, unfolding a narrative told in numbers, reflecting the skill and reliability of today's college tight ends. This metric, centered on the analysis of catch rates and minimized drops, opens a window into the proficiency and potential of these players, providing a glimpse into the future of tight end talent that may one day grace both college and professional fields with game-defining catches.

2025 Tight Ends ranked by HANDS

RANK Player Pos Team HANDS SHORT MEDIUM DEEP BLOCKING Rating
1

Oscar
Delp

TE
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
80 74 82 62 60
85.0
2

Jake
Briningstool...

TE
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
76 65 78 78 46
85.2
3

Benjamin
Yurosek

TE
Stanford   Mascot
Stanford Mascot
75 73 79 73 54
81.2
4

Caden
Prieskorn

TE
Mississippi   Mascot
Mississippi Mascot
74 77 84 74 60
82.3
5

Luke
Lachey

TE
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
74 77 85 84 62
85.8
6

Mitchell
Evans

TE
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
73 76 89 84 63
86.5
7

Bryson
Nesbit

TE
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
73 81 87 88 48
85.9
8

Jake
Johnson

TE
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
71 71 71 71 71
75.0
9

Oronde
Gadsden II

TE
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
71 71 76 75 60
52.4
10

Mason
Taylor

TE
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
71 70 67 63 69
80.4
11

Jaleel
Skinner

TE
Miami (FL)   Mascot
Miami (FL) Mascot
69 69 69 69 69
75.0
12

Gavin
Bartholomew

TE
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
64 72 75 77 45
83.2
13

Colston
Loveland

TE
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
62 80 87 89 59
88.1
14

Elijah
Arroyo

TE
Miami (FL)   Mascot
Miami (FL) Mascot
60 59 56 0 45
60.0
15

Thomas
Fidone II

TE
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
60 55 67 50 57
59.2
16

CJ
Dippre

TE
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
57 65 75 74 63
79.0
17

Gee
Scott Jr.

TE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
52 51 55 0 45
36.5
18

Brant
Kuithe

TE
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
50 79 80 73 64
84.6
19

Rivaldo
Fairweather

TE
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
50 71 80 78 49
66.1
20

Michael
Trigg

TE
Mississippi   Mascot
Mississippi Mascot
48 57 65 49 49
59.4