Dynasty TE Rankings 2026 (Tight End)

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2026 Rankings

RK	Player	ADP	Bye	Age	1yr. Proj	3yr. Proj	5yr. Proj	10yr. Proj	DS Analysis	3D Value +
Tier
Tier 4
Tier 1
1	ARI 1	1.12	14	26.6	151	523	842	1,546	McBride had a dominant 2025, breaking the single-season TE receptions record in Week 17. His fantasy season ended at 119-1174-11. QB play is a minor issue in the short term, but there's no doubt McBride remains an elite dynasty TE.	52
5yr. Proj 842 10yr. Proj 1546 ADP 1.12 Bye 14 Age 26.6 DS Analysis McBride had a dominant 2025, breaking the single-season TE receptions record in Week 17. His fantasy season ended at 119-1174-11. QB play is a minor issue in the short term, but there's no doubt McBride remains an elite dynasty TE.
2	LVR 2	1.10	13	23.5	156	492	825	1,609	Bowers disappointed in 2025 while dealing with a knee injury. He only played in 12 games and finished with 64-680-7 receiving. The talent is still undeniable, and Bowers should rebound alongside Fernando Mendoza in 2026.	51
5yr. Proj 825 10yr. Proj 1609 ADP 1.10 Bye 13 Age 23.5 DS Analysis Bowers disappointed in 2025 while dealing with a knee injury. He only played in 12 games and finished with 64-680-7 receiving. The talent is still undeniable, and Bowers should rebound alongside Fernando Mendoza in 2026.
Tier 5
Tier 2
3	CHI 3	2.12	10	22.2	154	429	719	1,381	Loveland flashed elite potential in 2025, especially after a late-season injury to Rome Odunze. With DJ Moore off to Buffalo, Loveland's role should only grow in 2026 and beyond. He'll play his second season at only 22 years old.	42
5yr. Proj 719 10yr. Proj 1381 ADP 2.12 Bye 10 Age 22.2 DS Analysis Loveland flashed elite potential in 2025, especially after a late-season injury to Rome Odunze. With DJ Moore off to Buffalo, Loveland's role should only grow in 2026 and beyond. He'll play his second season at only 22 years old.
Tier 6
Tier 3
4	IND 4	3.07	13	24.1	141	369	609	1,149	Warren's 2025 was a tale of two seasons. He dominated for the first half of the year, achieving top-5 TE numbers in PPR. But an injury to Daniel Jones led to an awful late-season surge for the rookie. Zooming out, the future still looks bright here, especially after the trade of Michael Pittman. Warren should be a featured part of the passing game moving forward.	32
5yr. Proj 609 10yr. Proj 1149 ADP 3.07 Bye 13 Age 24.1 DS Analysis Warren's 2025 was a tale of two seasons. He dominated for the first half of the year, achieving top-5 TE numbers in PPR. But an injury to Daniel Jones led to an awful late-season surge for the rookie. Zooming out, the future still looks bright here, especially after the trade of Michael Pittman. Warren should be a featured part of the passing game moving forward.
5	GB 5	5.01	11	25.6	135	371	598	1,122	Kraft enjoyed a strong 2025 before a November ACL tear cost him his season. He ended the year going 32-489-6 in only 8 games. He not only flashed good hands, but Kraft also showed after-the-catch ability in his third season. He remains a young TE on an offense that loves to use the position. The 25-year-old is a top dynasty TE moving forward.	30
5yr. Proj 598 10yr. Proj 1122 ADP 5.01 Bye 11 Age 25.6 DS Analysis Kraft enjoyed a strong 2025 before a November ACL tear cost him his season. He ended the year going 32-489-6 in only 8 games. He not only flashed good hands, but Kraft also showed after-the-catch ability in his third season. He remains a young TE on an offense that loves to use the position. The 25-year-old is a top dynasty TE moving forward.
6	CLE 6	4.01	11	21.9	120	337	620	1,205	Fannin not only took over the No. 1 TE spot -- he became the No. 1 offensive weapon for the Browns. He ended the 2025 fantasy season 72-731-6 on 107 targets, and that was playing with three different QBs. He enters 2026 at age 22 with his best days ahead.	30
5yr. Proj 620 10yr. Proj 1205 ADP 4.01 Bye 11 Age 21.9 DS Analysis Fannin not only took over the No. 1 TE spot -- he became the No. 1 offensive weapon for the Browns. He ended the 2025 fantasy season 72-731-6 on 107 targets, and that was playing with three different QBs. He enters 2026 at age 22 with his best days ahead.
Tier 7
Tier 4
7	ATL 7	6.09	11	25.7	111	321	522	983	Pitts rebounded in 2025, posting career highs in targets (118), catches (88), and TDs (5). He also played all 17 games for the third straight season. Atlanta placed the franchise tag on him over the winter, then signed him to a three-year extension in June. Pitts is locked in as a top-8 fantasy TE.	24
5yr. Proj 522 10yr. Proj 983 ADP 6.09 Bye 11 Age 25.7 DS Analysis Pitts rebounded in 2025, posting career highs in targets (118), catches (88), and TDs (5). He also played all 17 games for the third straight season. Atlanta placed the franchise tag on him over the winter, then signed him to a three-year extension in June. Pitts is locked in as a top-8 fantasy TE.
8	DET 8	6.01	6	25.4	124	308	495	893	Sam LaPorta had strong volume early in the 2025, but a back inury placed on IR before Thanksgiving. His role in the Lions' offense appears set and he could even be a value if managers have forgotten about his talent due to the missed time. But on an offense with so many weapons, LaPorta won't be as consistent as the top dynasty TEs.	23
5yr. Proj 495 10yr. Proj 893 ADP 6.01 Bye 6 Age 25.4 DS Analysis Sam LaPorta had strong volume early in the 2025, but a back inury placed on IR before Thanksgiving. His role in the Lions' offense appears set and he could even be a value if managers have forgotten about his talent due to the missed time. But on an offense with so many weapons, LaPorta won't be as consistent as the top dynasty TEs.
Tier 8
Tier 5
9	NYJ 9	8.03	13	21.3	90	267	461	936	Sadiq (6’3, 241) brings an elite athletic profile with the footwork and leaping ability to separate and win at the catch point. He’s a matchup problem, especially in tight coverage, and adds value after the catch. He led Oregon in receptions in 2025, though drops showed up at times. The Jets made him a mid-Round 1 pick, signaling a long-term featured role. Short term, the path to volume looks crowded. Garrett Wilson remains locked in as the top target, and the addition of Omar Cooper Jr. adds another high-percentage option underneath.	19
5yr. Proj 461 10yr. Proj 936 ADP 8.03 Bye 13 Age 21.3 DS Analysis Sadiq (6’3, 241) brings an elite athletic profile with the footwork and leaping ability to separate and win at the catch point. He’s a matchup problem, especially in tight coverage, and adds value after the catch. He led Oregon in receptions in 2025, though drops showed up at times. The Jets made him a mid-Round 1 pick, signaling a long-term featured role. Short term, the path to volume looks crowded. Garrett Wilson remains locked in as the top target, and the addition of Omar Cooper Jr. adds another high-percentage option underneath.
10	LAC 10	7.02	7	22.9	82	248	455	885	Gadsden flashed elite fantasy potential early in the season, but it ended with a whimper. Overall, his 47-641-3 stat line is solid for a Round 5 pick who wasn't even active until late September. Los Angeles added TE Charlie Kolar in free agency, but he's expected to be a main contributor in the run game.	17
5yr. Proj 455 10yr. Proj 885 ADP 7.02 Bye 7 Age 22.9 DS Analysis Gadsden flashed elite fantasy potential early in the season, but it ended with a whimper. Overall, his 47-641-3 stat line is solid for a Round 5 pick who wasn't even active until late September. Los Angeles added TE Charlie Kolar in free agency, but he's expected to be a main contributor in the run game.
Tier 9
11	NO 11	11.11	8	29.8	91	282	438	670	Johnson had a career year in 2025, posting 74-828-3 on 97 targets during the fantasy season. With Shough showing promise as the starter, Johnson should retain streaming value in the short term. We're not concerned with the arrival of Noah Fant via free agency.	16
5yr. Proj 438 10yr. Proj 670 ADP 11.11 Bye 8 Age 29.8 DS Analysis Johnson had a career year in 2025, posting 74-828-3 on 97 targets during the fantasy season. With Shough showing promise as the starter, Johnson should retain streaming value in the short term. We're not concerned with the arrival of Noah Fant via free agency.
12	PHI 12	10.10	10	23.2	47	262	448	831	Stowers is a former QB converted to TE. He will be more slot WR than TE, sitting at 6'4, 235 pounds. He led Vanderbilt with 62 catches last year and was a reliable option for QB Diego Pavia. Stowers has elite explosiveness and short-area quickness, and that was reflected in his excellent Combine performance. Stowers will be the future starting TE for the Eagles. Dallas Goedert is set to be a free agent after this season.	16
5yr. Proj 448 10yr. Proj 831 ADP 10.10 Bye 10 Age 23.2 DS Analysis Stowers is a former QB converted to TE. He will be more slot WR than TE, sitting at 6'4, 235 pounds. He led Vanderbilt with 62 catches last year and was a reliable option for QB Diego Pavia. Stowers has elite explosiveness and short-area quickness, and that was reflected in his excellent Combine performance. Stowers will be the future starting TE for the Eagles. Dallas Goedert is set to be a free agent after this season.
13	BUF 13	8.01	7	26.7	100	259	408	711	Kincaid endured another injury-marred season in 2025, missing time with oblique and hamstring injuries. He still flashed upside with two 100-yard games, but never saw more than six targets in any outing despite Buffalo’s shaky WR depth. When healthy, Kincaid can produce as a fantasy starter. But the injury history leaves us skeptical that he'll ever deliver on his high-end TE1 potential.	16
5yr. Proj 408 10yr. Proj 711 ADP 8.01 Bye 7 Age 26.7 DS Analysis Kincaid endured another injury-marred season in 2025, missing time with oblique and hamstring injuries. He still flashed upside with two 100-yard games, but never saw more than six targets in any outing despite Buffalo’s shaky WR depth. When healthy, Kincaid can produce as a fantasy starter. But the injury history leaves us skeptical that he'll ever deliver on his high-end TE1 potential.
Tier 6
14	SF 15	9.04	8	32.7	107	282	410	569	Kittle tallied 57 catches, 628 yards, and 7 TDs across 11 games in 2025. His season ended with a torn right Achilles in the Wild Card Round. It's the type of severe injury that leaves his short-term effectiveness in question. Still, there's at least a chance he returns for Week 1. We'll monitor Kittle's rehab closely.	15
5yr. Proj 410 10yr. Proj 569 ADP 9.04 Bye 8 Age 32.7 DS Analysis Kittle tallied 57 catches, 628 yards, and 7 TDs across 11 games in 2025. His season ended with a torn right Achilles in the Wild Card Round. It's the type of severe injury that leaves his short-term effectiveness in question. Still, there's at least a chance he returns for Week 1. We'll monitor Kittle's rehab closely.
15	DAL 14	8.08	14	27.4	93	273	409	673	The Cowboys offensive resurgence translated to production from Ferguson. He went 81-595-8 on 100 targets during the fantasy season. He didn't display any amazing athletic skills, but Ferguson's soft hands and good route running made him a reliable option for Dak Prescott. Ferguson signed a four-year extension and is locked in with the Cowboys long term.	15
5yr. Proj 409 10yr. Proj 673 ADP 8.08 Bye 14 Age 27.4 DS Analysis The Cowboys offensive resurgence translated to production from Ferguson. He went 81-595-8 on 100 targets during the fantasy season. He didn't display any amazing athletic skills, but Ferguson's soft hands and good route running made him a reliable option for Dak Prescott. Ferguson signed a four-year extension and is locked in with the Cowboys long term.
16	NYG 16	10.06	8	26.2	93	246	387	672	A preseason foot fracture limited Likely early and cost him the first four games of the 2025 season. He continued to showcase athletic traits when healthy, but the production was very inconsistent (25-275-1). Likely joined HC John Harbaugh and the Giants in free agency, placing him in a lead TE role ahead of Theo Johnson. There's certainly TE1 potential here, especially if Jaxson Dart shows improvement.	14
5yr. Proj 387 10yr. Proj 672 ADP 10.06 Bye 8 Age 26.2 DS Analysis A preseason foot fracture limited Likely early and cost him the first four games of the 2025 season. He continued to showcase athletic traits when healthy, but the production was very inconsistent (25-275-1). Likely joined HC John Harbaugh and the Giants in free agency, placing him in a lead TE role ahead of Theo Johnson. There's certainly TE1 potential here, especially if Jaxson Dart shows improvement.
17	BAL 17	12.08	13	30.8	105	240	379	653	Andrews signed a three-year extension with the Ravens during the 2025 season, locking him into the team for the foreseeable future. With Isaiah Likely out of town, Andrews should be able to gain TE1 value in the short term. Note that 2026 will be his age-31 season.	14
5yr. Proj 379 10yr. Proj 653 ADP 12.08 Bye 13 Age 30.8 DS Analysis Andrews signed a three-year extension with the Ravens during the 2025 season, locking him into the team for the foreseeable future. With Isaiah Likely out of town, Andrews should be able to gain TE1 value in the short term. Note that 2026 will be his age-31 season.
18	JAC 18	8.10	7	25.4	94	231	367	638	Strange replaced Evan Engram with success in HC Liam Coen's offense. A quad injury did sideline him for 6 games, but he finished the year with three top-7 TE performances in his last five games. Strange should be locked in as the TE starter going forward for Coen and the Jaguars, making him a solid young TE to roster at only 25 years old.	12
5yr. Proj 367 10yr. Proj 638 ADP 8.10 Bye 7 Age 25.4 DS Analysis Strange replaced Evan Engram with success in HC Liam Coen's offense. A quad injury did sideline him for 6 games, but he finished the year with three top-7 TE performances in his last five games. Strange should be locked in as the TE starter going forward for Coen and the Jaguars, making him a solid young TE to roster at only 25 years old.
19	PHI 19	13.02	10	31.4	97	231	356	590	Goedert had a TD-heavy 2025 going 60-591-11. The Eagles schemed up red zone touches for him to score as much as he did, but that may not happen in the future. Goedert is set to be a free agent in 2026, but he is unlikely to find a better situation than the Eagles. He will be 31 heading into the 2026 season and may have peaked in terms of his fantasy output.	12
5yr. Proj 356 10yr. Proj 590 ADP 13.02 Bye 10 Age 31.4 DS Analysis Goedert had a TD-heavy 2025 going 60-591-11. The Eagles schemed up red zone touches for him to score as much as he did, but that may not happen in the future. Goedert is set to be a free agent in 2026, but he is unlikely to find a better situation than the Eagles. He will be 31 heading into the 2026 season and may have peaked in terms of his fantasy output.
20	LAR 20	13.04	11	23.3	60	221	377	700	Ferguson showed a late-season surge with Davante Adams sidelined. The Rams seem intent on using the young TE as a pseudo WR, which is great for his fantasy potential. Still, uncertainty at QB and a crowded TE depth chart mean dynasty managers will need patience.	11
5yr. Proj 377 10yr. Proj 700 ADP 13.04 Bye 11 Age 23.3 DS Analysis Ferguson showed a late-season surge with Davante Adams sidelined. The Rams seem intent on using the young TE as a pseudo WR, which is great for his fantasy potential. Still, uncertainty at QB and a crowded TE depth chart mean dynasty managers will need patience.
Tier 10
Tier 7
21	KC 21	13.11	5	36.7	108	239	331	534	With the Chiefs' offense taking a step back in 2005, Kelce felt the sting. He finished with 73-839-5 on his fantasy season, his lowest reception total since 2015. In March, we learned that he'd return for his 14th season in Kansas City. He's now year-to-year, making him a shaky dynasty asset.	11
5yr. Proj 331 10yr. Proj 534 ADP 13.11 Bye 5 Age 36.7 DS Analysis With the Chiefs' offense taking a step back in 2005, Kelce felt the sting. He finished with 73-839-5 on his fantasy season, his lowest reception total since 2015. In March, we learned that he'd return for his 14th season in Kansas City. He's now year-to-year, making him a shaky dynasty asset.
22	NE 23	14.09	11	31.5	97	226	348	577	Henry went 55-712-7 during the 2025 fantasy season, living on his ability to score TDs. He turns 32 during a contract season in 2026 but remains a short-term streamer.	11
5yr. Proj 348 10yr. Proj 577 ADP 14.09 Bye 11 Age 31.5 DS Analysis Henry went 55-712-7 during the 2025 fantasy season, living on his ability to score TDs. He turns 32 during a contract season in 2026 but remains a short-term streamer.
23	SEA 22	12.02	11	24.1	77	220	355	637	Barner played ahead of rookie Elijah Arroyo in 2025, but the young athlete may pass Barner sooner rather than later. Barner, only 24, should still remain on dynasty rosters while this situation plays out under new OC Brian Fleury.	11
5yr. Proj 355 10yr. Proj 637 ADP 12.02 Bye 11 Age 24.1 DS Analysis Barner played ahead of rookie Elijah Arroyo in 2025, but the young athlete may pass Barner sooner rather than later. Barner, only 24, should still remain on dynasty rosters while this situation plays out under new OC Brian Fleury.
24	TEN 24	13.07	9	23.8	73	218	353	634	Helm flashed at times during his rookie season, though he still sat behind Chig Okonkwo for most of the year. With Okonkwo leaving in free agency, Helm looked to be in a nice spot for spot-start fantasy value in 2026. That still may be the case, but Tennessee added former Giants TE Daniel Bellinger in free agency on a three-year deal with $14 million guaranteed.	10
5yr. Proj 353 10yr. Proj 634 ADP 13.07 Bye 9 Age 23.8 DS Analysis Helm flashed at times during his rookie season, though he still sat behind Chig Okonkwo for most of the year. With Okonkwo leaving in free agency, Helm looked to be in a nice spot for spot-start fantasy value in 2026. That still may be the case, but Tennessee added former Giants TE Daniel Bellinger in free agency on a three-year deal with $14 million guaranteed.
25	PIT 25	17.02	9	27.6	77	212	339	610	Freiermuth had an uneven year in 2025 while sharing snaps and targets with Darnell Washington and Jonnu Smith. Freiermuth ended with 38-435-4, good for TE26 in fantasy points per game. There's some hope for a bounce back, as Jonnu Smith left via free agency. Pittsburgh's pass volume should also tick up under new HC Mike McCarthy.	10
5yr. Proj 339 10yr. Proj 610 ADP 17.02 Bye 9 Age 27.6 DS Analysis Freiermuth had an uneven year in 2025 while sharing snaps and targets with Darnell Washington and Jonnu Smith. Freiermuth ended with 38-435-4, good for TE26 in fantasy points per game. There's some hope for a bounce back, as Jonnu Smith left via free agency. Pittsburgh's pass volume should also tick up under new HC Mike McCarthy.