Dynasty TE Rankings 2026 (Tight End)

Updated on Wed, 25 Mar 2026

These 2026 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	3.03	8	23.3	151	460	748	1,332	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.	44
5yr. Proj 748 10yr. Proj 1332 ADP 3.03 Bye 8 Age 23.3 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.
2	Trey McBride T McBride ARI TE2	2.12	8	26.3	158	444	723	1,343	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.	43
5yr. Proj 723 10yr. Proj 1343 ADP 2.12 Bye 8 Age 26.3 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.

Tier 2
3	Colston Loveland C Loveland CHI TE3	5.11	5	21.9	153	379	635	1,219	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.	35
5yr. Proj 635 10yr. Proj 1219 ADP 5.11 Bye 5 Age 21.9 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.
4	Tyler Warren T Warren IND TE4	6.02	11	23.8	142	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 6.02 Bye 11 Age 23.8 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	Harold Fannin Jr. H Fannin Jr. CLE TE5	6.09	9	21.7	127	328	602	1,243	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.	31
5yr. Proj 602 10yr. Proj 1243 ADP 6.09 Bye 9 Age 21.7 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.
6	Tucker Kraft T Kraft GB TE6	6.10	5	25.3	129	363	591	1,112	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 591 10yr. Proj 1112 ADP 6.10 Bye 5 Age 25.3 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.

Tier 3
7	Kenyon Sadiq K Sadiq RK TE7	6.05	18	21	88	312	538	1,093	Sadiq is an elite athlete who uses his footwork and leaping ability to get open and make catches. He is extremely tough to cover and can box out when contested. He led the Ducks in receptions this year despite numerous drops. Sadiq may not add much as a blocking presence, but he could be a top-15 pick with his ability as a receiver.	25
5yr. Proj 538 10yr. Proj 1093 ADP 6.05 Bye 18 Age 21 DS Analysis Sadiq is an elite athlete who uses his footwork and leaping ability to get open and make catches. He is extremely tough to cover and can box out when contested. He led the Ducks in receptions this year despite numerous drops. Sadiq may not add much as a blocking presence, but he could be a top-15 pick with his ability as a receiver.
8	Kyle Pitts K Pitts ATL TE8	8.02	5	25.4	108	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, and we'll see if both sides can agree on a long-term deal.	24
5yr. Proj 522 10yr. Proj 983 ADP 8.02 Bye 5 Age 25.4 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, and we'll see if both sides can agree on a long-term deal.
9	Sam LaPorta S LaPorta DET TE9	6.12	8	25.2	123	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.	22
5yr. Proj 495 10yr. Proj 893 ADP 6.12 Bye 8 Age 25.2 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 4
10	Oronde Gadsden II O Gadsden II LAC TE10	11.08	12	22.8	95	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.	18
5yr. Proj 455 10yr. Proj 885 ADP 11.08 Bye 12 Age 22.8 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.

11	Dalton Kincaid D Kincaid BUF TE11	8.09	7	26.4	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.	15
5yr. Proj 408 10yr. Proj 711 ADP 8.09 Bye 7 Age 26.4 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.
12	George Kittle G Kittle SF TE12	11.07	14	32.4	93	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 11.07 Bye 14 Age 32.4 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.
13	Jake Ferguson J Ferguson DAL TE13	11.10	10	27.2	93	270	405	666	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 405 10yr. Proj 666 ADP 11.10 Bye 10 Age 27.2 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.
14	Juwan Johnson J Johnson NO TE14	12.12	11	29.5	95	262	409	658	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.	14
5yr. Proj 409 10yr. Proj 658 ADP 12.12 Bye 11 Age 29.5 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.
15	Eli Stowers E Stowers RK TE15	8.05	18	22.9	69	243	415	771	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. He should sneak into Day 2 and become an impact fantasy player with enough playing time.	14
5yr. Proj 415 10yr. Proj 771 ADP 8.05 Bye 18 Age 22.9 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. He should sneak into Day 2 and become an impact fantasy player with enough playing time.
Tier 5
16	Isaiah Likely I Likely NYG TE16	16.10	14	25.9	90	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 16.10 Bye 14 Age 25.9 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	Mark Andrews M Andrews BAL TE17	13.05	7	30.5	92	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.	13
5yr. Proj 379 10yr. Proj 653 ADP 13.05 Bye 7 Age 30.5 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	AJ Barner A Barner SEA TE18	16.03	8	23.8	73	237	383	687	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.	12
5yr. Proj 383 10yr. Proj 687 ADP 16.03 Bye 8 Age 23.8 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.
19	Brenton Strange B Strange JAC TE19	10.03	8	25.2	97	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 10.03 Bye 8 Age 25.2 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.
20	Terrance Ferguson T Ferguson LAR TE20	16.01	8	23	67	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 16.01 Bye 8 Age 23 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.
21	Mason Taylor M Taylor NYJ TE21	13.03	9	21.8	79	201	364	719	Taylor saw playing time in his rookie season as the de facto starter for the Jets, although he only mustered 44-369-1. Neck and ankle injuries caused miss games during the season, but his playing time stayed high. While Geno Smith arrived to improve the QB spot, this passing game still profiles as a bottom-five unit.	11
5yr. Proj 364 10yr. Proj 719 ADP 13.03 Bye 9 Age 21.8 DS Analysis Taylor saw playing time in his rookie season as the de facto starter for the Jets, although he only mustered 44-369-1. Neck and ankle injuries caused miss games during the season, but his playing time stayed high. While Geno Smith arrived to improve the QB spot, this passing game still profiles as a bottom-five unit.

22	Dallas Goedert D Goedert PHI TE22	14.06	9	31.2	99	229	353	585	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.	11
5yr. Proj 353 10yr. Proj 585 ADP 14.06 Bye 9 Age 31.2 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.
23	Hunter Henry H Henry NE TE23	15.03	14	31.3	104	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 15.03 Bye 14 Age 31.3 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.
24	T.J. Hockenson T Hockenson MIN TE24	15.09	6	28.7	86	224	348	586	Hockenson's best days are behind him as he heads into his age-29 season. The Vikings at least added talent at QB, signing Kyler Murray after enduring a brutal 2025 under J.J. McCarthy.	10
5yr. Proj 348 10yr. Proj 586 ADP 15.09 Bye 6 Age 28.7 DS Analysis Hockenson's best days are behind him as he heads into his age-29 season. The Vikings at least added talent at QB, signing Kyler Murray after enduring a brutal 2025 under J.J. McCarthy.
25	Travis Kelce T Kelce KC TE26	20.09	10	36.4	101	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.	10
5yr. Proj 331 10yr. Proj 534 ADP 20.09 Bye 10 Age 36.4 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.

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