Dynasty PPR TE Rankings 2026 (Tight End)

Updated on Thu, 26 Mar 2026

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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	247	792	1,288	2,296	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.	56
5yr. Proj 1288 10yr. Proj 2296 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	265	758	1,235	2,294	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.	54
5yr. Proj 1235 10yr. Proj 2294 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	240	598	1,001	1,922	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.	36
5yr. Proj 1001 10yr. Proj 1922 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	228	592	977	1,842	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.	34
5yr. Proj 977 10yr. Proj 1842 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	210	533	979	2,021	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.	33
5yr. Proj 979 10yr. Proj 2021 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.
Tier 3
6	Tucker Kraft T Kraft GB TE6	6.10	5	25.3	197	544	886	1,668	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.	27
5yr. Proj 886 10yr. Proj 1668 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.

7	Kenyon Sadiq K Sadiq RK TE7	6.05	18	21	142	497	856	1,737	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.	24
5yr. Proj 856 10yr. Proj 1737 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.
Tier 4
8	Kyle Pitts K Pitts ATL TE8	8.02	5	25.4	181	499	813	1,531	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.	23
5yr. Proj 813 10yr. Proj 1531 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	194	478	767	1,383	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.	20
5yr. Proj 767 10yr. Proj 1383 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 5
10	Oronde Gadsden II O Gadsden II LAC TE10	11.08	12	22.8	152	395	726	1,411	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.	15
5yr. Proj 726 10yr. Proj 1411 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	161	442	697	1,212	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 697 10yr. Proj 1212 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	Jake Ferguson J Ferguson DAL TE12	11.10	10	27.2	165	459	689	1,133	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
5yr. Proj 689 10yr. Proj 1133 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.

Tier 6
13	George Kittle G Kittle SF TE13	11.07	14	32.4	151	446	649	902	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.	11
5yr. Proj 649 10yr. Proj 902 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.
14	Eli Stowers E Stowers RK TE14	8.05	18	22.9	113	387	660	1,227	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.	11
5yr. Proj 660 10yr. Proj 1227 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.
15	Isaiah Likely I Likely NYG TE15	16.10	14	25.9	147	394	620	1,075	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.	10
5yr. Proj 620 10yr. Proj 1075 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.
16	Brenton Strange B Strange JAC TE16	10.03	8	25.2	160	381	606	1,052	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.	9
5yr. Proj 606 10yr. Proj 1052 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.

17	Dallas Goedert D Goedert PHI TE18	14.06	9	31.2	166	385	592	982	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.	9
5yr. Proj 592 10yr. Proj 982 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.
18	Juwan Johnson J Johnson NO TE17	12.12	11	29.5	160	387	604	972	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.	9
5yr. Proj 604 10yr. Proj 972 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.
19	Mason Taylor M Taylor NYJ TE19	13.03	9	21.8	138	333	603	1,191	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.	8
5yr. Proj 603 10yr. Proj 1191 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.
Tier 7
20	Mark Andrews M Andrews BAL TE20	13.05	7	30.5	143	376	594	1,024	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.	8
5yr. Proj 594 10yr. Proj 1024 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.
21	David Njoku D Njoku UNS TE21	18.10	18	29.7	123	375	629	970	Njoku split time early in the season with rookie Harold Fannin Jr., but the writing was on the wall in the final year of his contract. Njoku eventually slotted behind Fannin and finished the season with 33-293-4. He enters his age-30 season looking for a new team.	7
5yr. Proj 629 10yr. Proj 970 ADP 18.10 Bye 18 Age 29.7 DS Analysis Njoku split time early in the season with rookie Harold Fannin Jr., but the writing was on the wall in the final year of his contract. Njoku eventually slotted behind Fannin and finished the season with 33-293-4. He enters his age-30 season looking for a new team.
22	Hunter Henry H Henry NE TE22	15.03	14	31.3	164	371	571	948	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.	7
5yr. Proj 571 10yr. Proj 948 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.
23	Travis Kelce T Kelce KC TE24	20.09	10	36.4	171	390	540	870	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.	7
5yr. Proj 540 10yr. Proj 870 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.
24	Dalton Schultz D Schultz HOU TE23	15.06	6	29.7	153	367	572	920	Schultz had one of his best years in 2026, going 78-704-3 during the fantasy season. He posted the most targets of his career at 106. Schultz is locked into the Texans and QB C.J. Stroud for one more season. He should be a suitable low-end TE1 for 2026, but the future is cloudy beyond that.	7
5yr. Proj 572 10yr. Proj 920 ADP 15.06 Bye 6 Age 29.7 DS Analysis Schultz had one of his best years in 2026, going 78-704-3 during the fantasy season. He posted the most targets of his career at 106. Schultz is locked into the Texans and QB C.J. Stroud for one more season. He should be a suitable low-end TE1 for 2026, but the future is cloudy beyond that.
25	AJ Barner A Barner SEA TE26	16.03	8	23.8	123	358	579	1,038	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.	7
5yr. Proj 579 10yr. Proj 1038 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.

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