Dynasty TE Rankings 2025 (Tight End)

Updated on Fri, 5 Dec 2025

These 2025 Dynasty TE Rankings build off our award-winning projections.

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RK	Player	ADP	Bye	Age	1yr. Proj	3yr. Proj	5yr. Proj	10yr. Proj	DS Analysis	3D Value +


Tier 1
1	Brock Bowers B Bowers LVR TE1	N/A	8	22.9	126	460	748	1,332	Bowers lived up to the hype, setting the all-time rookie receptions record with 110, along with the rookie TE receiving yards record with 1,194. Doing all of that on one of the worst offenses in the NFL was tremendously impressive. Bowers projects as a high-end TE1 for the foreseeable future.	52
5yr. Proj 748 10yr. Proj 1332 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 22.9 DS Analysis Bowers lived up to the hype, setting the all-time rookie receptions record with 110, along with the rookie TE receiving yards record with 1,194. Doing all of that on one of the worst offenses in the NFL was tremendously impressive. Bowers projects as a high-end TE1 for the foreseeable future.
2	Trey McBride T McBride ARI TE2	N/A	8	26	149	444	723	1,343	McBride was the PPR TE3 for the 2024 season, and this was despite not scoring a receiving TD until Week 17. His 147 targets and 111 catches were enough to carry him in PPR leagues, and there should be some positive TD regression coming. McBride’s talent and Kyler Murray’s willingness to lock onto him should keep McBride as a top dynasty TE going forward.	51
5yr. Proj 723 10yr. Proj 1343 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 26 DS Analysis McBride was the PPR TE3 for the 2024 season, and this was despite not scoring a receiving TD until Week 17. His 147 targets and 111 catches were enough to carry him in PPR leagues, and there should be some positive TD regression coming. McBride’s talent and Kyler Murray’s willingness to lock onto him should keep McBride as a top dynasty TE going forward.

3	Tyler Warren T Warren IND TE3	N/A	11	23.5	135	418	703	1,353	In 2024, Warren was the Nittany Lions’ leading receiver with 104 catches for 1,233 yards and 8 TDs. He has a massive 6’6, 261-pound frame with the typical Penn State top-tier athleticism. Add in monster in-line blocking, and Warren projects as an impact rookie for the Colts. QB play might cap his short-term ceiling, though. Indy will roll into the season with Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones.	49
5yr. Proj 703 10yr. Proj 1353 ADP N/A Bye 11 Age 23.5 DS Analysis In 2024, Warren was the Nittany Lions’ leading receiver with 104 catches for 1,233 yards and 8 TDs. He has a massive 6’6, 261-pound frame with the typical Penn State top-tier athleticism. Add in monster in-line blocking, and Warren projects as an impact rookie for the Colts. QB play might cap his short-term ceiling, though. Indy will roll into the season with Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones.

Tier 2
4	Colston Loveland C Loveland CHI TE4	N/A	5	21.6	79	331	569	1,122	Loveland had an injury-filled 2024, dealing with a shoulder and another undisclosed injury. With Michigan’s offensive issues, Loveland was still their leading receiver with 56 catches for 582 yards and five TDs. His awareness and quick feet make him dangerous against zone coverage, reminiscent of Travis Kelce. We like Loveland’s landing spot alongside QB Caleb Williams and HC Ben Johnson. Note that the Bears can move on from Cole Kmet’s contract in the ‘26 offseason.	36
5yr. Proj 569 10yr. Proj 1122 ADP N/A Bye 5 Age 21.6 DS Analysis Loveland had an injury-filled 2024, dealing with a shoulder and another undisclosed injury. With Michigan’s offensive issues, Loveland was still their leading receiver with 56 catches for 582 yards and five TDs. His awareness and quick feet make him dangerous against zone coverage, reminiscent of Travis Kelce. We like Loveland’s landing spot alongside QB Caleb Williams and HC Ben Johnson. Note that the Bears can move on from Cole Kmet’s contract in the ‘26 offseason.
5	Sam LaPorta S LaPorta DET TE5	N/A	8	24.8	61	334	547	1,023	After a rocky start to the 2024 season, LaPorta ended the season with five straight PPR TE1 performances. The Lions’ high-octane offense means that LaPorta will always be a threat to score. He is locked in as a top dynasty TE moving forward.	32
5yr. Proj 547 10yr. Proj 1023 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 24.8 DS Analysis After a rocky start to the 2024 season, LaPorta ended the season with five straight PPR TE1 performances. The Lions’ high-octane offense means that LaPorta will always be a threat to score. He is locked in as a top dynasty TE moving forward.

Tier 3
6	Tucker Kraft T Kraft GB TE6	N/A	5	25.1	58	309	504	948	With Luke Musgrave battling injuries most of the season, Kraft established himself as a true receiving threat for the Packers. He ended as the TE13 in PPR points per game and had seven TE1 performances. His ceiling may be capped, but Kraft has emerged as a consistent TE presence.	26
5yr. Proj 504 10yr. Proj 948 ADP N/A Bye 5 Age 25.1 DS Analysis With Luke Musgrave battling injuries most of the season, Kraft established himself as a true receiving threat for the Packers. He ended as the TE13 in PPR points per game and had seven TE1 performances. His ceiling may be capped, but Kraft has emerged as a consistent TE presence.

7	George Kittle G Kittle SF TE7	N/A	14	32.1	97	331	476	652	Kittle was the top PPR TE in 2024 in points per game. At 32 (in October), he should have at least a couple of years left at TE1-level production.	21
5yr. Proj 476 10yr. Proj 652 ADP N/A Bye 14 Age 32.1 DS Analysis Kittle was the top PPR TE in 2024 in points per game. At 32 (in October), he should have at least a couple of years left at TE1-level production.
8	Oronde Gadsden II O Gadsden II LAC TE8	N/A	12	22.4	83	255	469	912	The son of the former Miami Dolphins’ WR, Gadsden II is the ultimate tweener prospect. He is too big to be a WR, but not quite built enough to be an in-line TE. Gadsden landed in a promising spot without a long-term TE -- and alongside Justin Herbert.	20
5yr. Proj 469 10yr. Proj 912 ADP N/A Bye 12 Age 22.4 DS Analysis The son of the former Miami Dolphins’ WR, Gadsden II is the ultimate tweener prospect. He is too big to be a WR, but not quite built enough to be an in-line TE. Gadsden landed in a promising spot without a long-term TE -- and alongside Justin Herbert.

9	Harold Fannin Jr. H Fannin Jr. CLE TE9	N/A	9	21.3	91	240	441	911	With David Njoku only having one year left on his deal, Fannin will likely be developed to become the starting TE for the Browns in a year. He broke every college football TE record and has a natural feel for catching the ball. As a long-term investment, he could pay dividends.	17
5yr. Proj 441 10yr. Proj 911 ADP N/A Bye 9 Age 21.3 DS Analysis With David Njoku only having one year left on his deal, Fannin will likely be developed to become the starting TE for the Browns in a year. He broke every college football TE record and has a natural feel for catching the ball. As a long-term investment, he could pay dividends.
Tier 4
10	Mason Taylor M Taylor NYJ TE10	N/A	9	21.5	73	234	424	885	Taylor should slide into the starting role for the Jets immediately, potentially as the number two option after Garrett Wilson. His soft hands and red zone ability give Taylor a solid floor alongside QB Justin Fields.	15
5yr. Proj 424 10yr. Proj 885 ADP N/A Bye 9 Age 21.5 DS Analysis Taylor should slide into the starting role for the Jets immediately, potentially as the number two option after Garrett Wilson. His soft hands and red zone ability give Taylor a solid floor alongside QB Justin Fields.
11	Kyle Pitts K Pitts ATL TE11	N/A	5	25.1	99	265	425	741	Another year of disappointment with Pitts. He ended as the TE18 in PPR points per game, only posting three TE1 performances all season. The inconsistency, even with a new offense and QB, was maddening. Perhaps QB Michael Penix provides a boost, but likely, Pitts isn't long for Atlanta. 2025 is a contract year.	14
5yr. Proj 425 10yr. Proj 741 ADP N/A Bye 5 Age 25.1 DS Analysis Another year of disappointment with Pitts. He ended as the TE18 in PPR points per game, only posting three TE1 performances all season. The inconsistency, even with a new offense and QB, was maddening. Perhaps QB Michael Penix provides a boost, but likely, Pitts isn't long for Atlanta. 2025 is a contract year.

12	Theo Johnson T Johnson NYG TE12	N/A	14	24.8	88	262	416	723	Johnson started the majority of the season for New York but didn’t have consistent production or targets. He certainly flashed his superior athletic and after-the-catch ability, so a role expansion could be in the works. Johnson could emerge as a fantasy threat if the Giants get QB stability.	13
5yr. Proj 416 10yr. Proj 723 ADP N/A Bye 14 Age 24.8 DS Analysis Johnson started the majority of the season for New York but didn’t have consistent production or targets. He certainly flashed his superior athletic and after-the-catch ability, so a role expansion could be in the works. Johnson could emerge as a fantasy threat if the Giants get QB stability.
13	Dalton Kincaid D Kincaid BUF TE13	N/A	7	26.1	78	259	408	711	Kincaid had a disappointing 2024, ending up as the TE21 in points per game. Dealing with injuries and an uneven offensive passing game didn’t help his numbers. On the bright side, he drew 75 targets in only 13 games, so Josh Allen has not given up on the young TE. Buffalo remains without a clear WR1, helping raise Kincaid’s bounce-back appeal in 2025.	13
5yr. Proj 408 10yr. Proj 711 ADP N/A Bye 7 Age 26.1 DS Analysis Kincaid had a disappointing 2024, ending up as the TE21 in points per game. Dealing with injuries and an uneven offensive passing game didn’t help his numbers. On the bright side, he drew 75 targets in only 13 games, so Josh Allen has not given up on the young TE. Buffalo remains without a clear WR1, helping raise Kincaid’s bounce-back appeal in 2025.
14	Jake Ferguson J Ferguson DAL TE14	N/A	10	26.8	103	274	411	675	Ferguson dealt with both a knee injury and a concussion during the 2024 season. With QB Dak Prescott knocked out with an injury, it was an inconsistent year for Ferguson, who ended as the PPR TE19 in 2024. He remains a high-floor, low-ceiling option.	13
5yr. Proj 411 10yr. Proj 675 ADP N/A Bye 10 Age 26.8 DS Analysis Ferguson dealt with both a knee injury and a concussion during the 2024 season. With QB Dak Prescott knocked out with an injury, it was an inconsistent year for Ferguson, who ended as the PPR TE19 in 2024. He remains a high-floor, low-ceiling option.
15	Elijah Arroyo E Arroyo SEA TE15	N/A	8	22.7	48	221	401	792	Arroyo joined an open situation in Seattle, which needs playmakers after trading D.K. Metcalf and releasing Tyler Lockett. His athleticism should make him a target hog for the Seahawks and new QB Sam Darnold. Arroyo has a bright long-term outlook with weekly TE1 upside.	10
5yr. Proj 401 10yr. Proj 792 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 22.7 DS Analysis Arroyo joined an open situation in Seattle, which needs playmakers after trading D.K. Metcalf and releasing Tyler Lockett. His athleticism should make him a target hog for the Seahawks and new QB Sam Darnold. Arroyo has a bright long-term outlook with weekly TE1 upside.
16	Mark Andrews M Andrews BAL TE17	N/A	7	30.2	101	240	379	653	Andrews bounced back from his early-season woes to be the PPR TE6 overall and TE7 in points per game. He also ended the season with five straight TE1 games. With Lamar Jackson locked in as the QB going forward, Andrews retains a TE1 outlook.	8
5yr. Proj 379 10yr. Proj 653 ADP N/A Bye 7 Age 30.2 DS Analysis Andrews bounced back from his early-season woes to be the PPR TE6 overall and TE7 in points per game. He also ended the season with five straight TE1 games. With Lamar Jackson locked in as the QB going forward, Andrews retains a TE1 outlook.
17	David Njoku D Njoku CLE TE16	N/A	9	29.3	72	248	378	665	Njoku battled injuries throughout the season but was no stranger to spike weeks when he played. He ended as the TE4 in PPR points per game. He had a TE1 performance in seven of the 11 games he played. The Browns' offense is concerning, but Njoku will be a value if his current trend continues.	8
5yr. Proj 378 10yr. Proj 665 ADP N/A Bye 9 Age 29.3 DS Analysis Njoku battled injuries throughout the season but was no stranger to spike weeks when he played. He ended as the TE4 in PPR points per game. He had a TE1 performance in seven of the 11 games he played. The Browns' offense is concerning, but Njoku will be a value if his current trend continues.

Tier 5
18	Isaiah Likely I Likely BAL TE18	N/A	7	25.6	65	233	370	642	After a TE1 overall finish in Week 1, Likely only had two more top-ten PPR performances on the season. He finished as the TE20 in points per game and did not see enough targets to be reliable. He will be a free agent after the 2025 season, so there could be hope for him as a lead TE elsewhere down the line.	6
5yr. Proj 370 10yr. Proj 642 ADP N/A Bye 7 Age 25.6 DS Analysis After a TE1 overall finish in Week 1, Likely only had two more top-ten PPR performances on the season. He finished as the TE20 in points per game and did not see enough targets to be reliable. He will be a free agent after the 2025 season, so there could be hope for him as a lead TE elsewhere down the line.
19	Brenton Strange B Strange JAC TE19	N/A	8	24.9	64	231	367	638	Strange filled in for Evan Engram and flashed some potential in 2024, including an 11-catch game in Week 15. 2025 turns up a starting role after Evan Engram signed with Denver in free agency. Recall that Jacksonville spent a Round 2 pick on Strange in 2023.	6
5yr. Proj 367 10yr. Proj 638 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 24.9 DS Analysis Strange filled in for Evan Engram and flashed some potential in 2024, including an 11-catch game in Week 15. 2025 turns up a starting role after Evan Engram signed with Denver in free agency. Recall that Jacksonville spent a Round 2 pick on Strange in 2023.
20	T.J. Hockenson T Hockenson MIN TE20	N/A	6	28.4	83	235	365	615	Hockenson returned from his torn ACL and MCL and ended the season as the TE14 in points per game. He had a few spike weeks but looked short of 100% for most of the season. 2025 brings bounce-back potential – if QB J.J. McCarthy proves capable.	5
5yr. Proj 365 10yr. Proj 615 ADP N/A Bye 6 Age 28.4 DS Analysis Hockenson returned from his torn ACL and MCL and ended the season as the TE14 in points per game. He had a few spike weeks but looked short of 100% for most of the season. 2025 brings bounce-back potential – if QB J.J. McCarthy proves capable.
21	Travis Kelce T Kelce KC TE22	N/A	10	36.2	111	248	325	567	Kelce is no longer the dominant fantasy player he once was, but he still ended as the PPR TE6 in points per game in 2024. The cliff (or retirement) could be coming for the soon-to-be 36-year-old, but he is under contract through 2027.	4
5yr. Proj 325 10yr. Proj 567 ADP N/A Bye 10 Age 36.2 DS Analysis Kelce is no longer the dominant fantasy player he once was, but he still ended as the PPR TE6 in points per game in 2024. The cliff (or retirement) could be coming for the soon-to-be 36-year-old, but he is under contract through 2027.
22	Terrance Ferguson T Ferguson LAR TE21	N/A	8	22.7	35	211	360	669	Ferguson rose up draft boards late due to his athleticism and final year of film. He fits the Rams as a potential slot option who can run the Stick route. He has a path to starting immediately, depending on the health of Tyler Higbee. He could be a solid TE2 over the long term as the likely starter for the Rams.	4
5yr. Proj 360 10yr. Proj 669 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 22.7 DS Analysis Ferguson rose up draft boards late due to his athleticism and final year of film. He fits the Rams as a potential slot option who can run the Stick route. He has a path to starting immediately, depending on the health of Tyler Higbee. He could be a solid TE2 over the long term as the likely starter for the Rams.
23	Dallas Goedert D Goedert PHI TE23	N/A	9	30.9	94	229	353	585	Goedert has crossed the age 30 mark and dealt with both a hamstring and knee injury in 2024. He was TE9 in PPR points per game, but the injuries and age may have started catching up to him. He is currently signed through the 2025 season.	3
5yr. Proj 353 10yr. Proj 585 ADP N/A Bye 9 Age 30.9 DS Analysis Goedert has crossed the age 30 mark and dealt with both a hamstring and knee injury in 2024. He was TE9 in PPR points per game, but the injuries and age may have started catching up to him. He is currently signed through the 2025 season.
24	Juwan Johnson J Johnson NO TE25	N/A	11	29.2	94	224	348	561	Johnson was just OK in 2024, totaling 50-548-3 in 15 games. New Orleans surprisingly re-signed him to a three-year deal with over $21 million guaranteed. Perhaps his role increases under new HC Kellen Moore, but we’ve seen nothing on the field to forecast a major spike in production.	3
5yr. Proj 348 10yr. Proj 561 ADP N/A Bye 11 Age 29.2 DS Analysis Johnson was just OK in 2024, totaling 50-548-3 in 15 games. New Orleans surprisingly re-signed him to a three-year deal with over $21 million guaranteed. Perhaps his role increases under new HC Kellen Moore, but we’ve seen nothing on the field to forecast a major spike in production.
25	Gunnar Helm G Helm TEN TE24	N/A	10	23.2	50	206	352	654	Helm broke out in his final season for Texas, catching seven TDs as a rare downfield H-Back. His soft hands could help make him a fantasy spot-starter within a couple of seasons.	3
5yr. Proj 352 10yr. Proj 654 ADP N/A Bye 10 Age 23.2 DS Analysis Helm broke out in his final season for Texas, catching seven TDs as a rare downfield H-Back. His soft hands could help make him a fantasy spot-starter within a couple of seasons.

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