TIGHT ENDS BEST ON MEDIUM ROUTES 2026 NFL Draft

2026 TIGHT ENDS BEST ON MEDIUM ROUTES

Navigating the intermediate areas of the field with precision and reliability is a hallmark of tight ends who specialize in medium-route depths. Past players like Dallas Clark (Iowa) and Heath Miller (Virginia) have showcased the impactful role of tight ends in navigating the middle of the field, providing their quarterbacks with a dependable option in medium-range passing scenarios.

Below, find data highlighting tight ends in the contemporary college football landscape that are making a name in the medium-route niche. Explore metrics encompassing target completion rate, yards per reception, and clutch third-down conversions to gain insight into the players mastering the mid-field zone with their route-running and catching prowess.

2026 Tight Ends ranked by INTERMEDIATE ROUTES

RANK Player Pos Team HANDS SHORT MEDIUM DEEP BLOCKING Rating
1

Shamar
Easter

TE
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
70 0 93 0 63
88.0
2

Luke
Hasz

TE
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
89 80 86 87 66
80.1
3

Kenyon
Sadiq

TE
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
72 71 65 83 74
83.5
4

Riley
Williams

TE
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
47 62 63 57 54
79.8
5

Jelani
Thurman

TE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
63 56 62 49 62
46.7
6

Trey
Leckner

TE
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
72 0 0 0 55
89.4
7

Jaden
Platt

TE
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
56 0 0 68 52
42.5