2026 TIGHT ENDS WITH THE BEST HANDS
For a tight end the hands grade is the difference between a safety valve and a liability. It scores catch rate, drops and contested catches across every target, most of which come in traffic between the numbers. Travis Kelce (Cincinnati) and George Kittle (Iowa) were never the most targeted players on their college offenses, but they caught what came their way.
Below, this year’s draft-eligible tight ends are ranked by hands grade, with their route grades by depth, blocking grade and overall rating alongside. Click a column header to re-sort.
