Dynasty PPR TE Rankings 2026 (Tight End)

Updated on Mon, 9 Feb 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	1.10	8	23.1	247	792	1,288	2,296	Bowers disappointed in 2025 dealing with a knee injury. He only played in 12 games and ended with 64-680-7 receiving. The talent is undeniable, and Bowers will still be a consistent dynasty starter for the foreseeable future. With a new offense (and QB) in 2026, Bowers should bounce back to being an elite fantasy producer.	58
5yr. Proj 1288 10yr. Proj 2296 ADP 1.10 Bye 8 Age 23.1 DS Analysis Bowers disappointed in 2025 dealing with a knee injury. He only played in 12 games and ended with 64-680-7 receiving. The talent is undeniable, and Bowers will still be a consistent dynasty starter for the foreseeable future. With a new offense (and QB) in 2026, Bowers should bounce back to being an elite fantasy producer.

2	Trey McBride T McBride ARI TE2	2.12	8	26.2	271	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. McBride's positive TD regression turned him into reliable weekly TE no matter who the QB is. The Arizona Cardinals may be hitting a rebuild and McBride could be in line for a new QB if Kyler Murray is moved. He shoudl be fairly QB proof and an elite dynasty TE.	57
5yr. Proj 1235 10yr. Proj 2294 ADP 2.12 Bye 8 Age 26.2 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. McBride's positive TD regression turned him into reliable weekly TE no matter who the QB is. The Arizona Cardinals may be hitting a rebuild and McBride could be in line for a new QB if Kyler Murray is moved. He shoudl be fairly QB proof and an elite dynasty TE.

Tier 2
3	Colston Loveland C Loveland CHI TE3	6.05	5	21.8	236	598	1,001	1,922	Loveland flashed elite potential in his rookie season, especially late in the season with an injury to WR Rome Odunze. He took a backseat to Cole Kmet early in 2025, but Loveland would start being a full time player late in the season. Loveland only had one drop during the fantasy season. His elite athleticism and hands should make him the Sam LaPorta of HC Ben Johnson's offense moving forward.	40
5yr. Proj 1001 10yr. Proj 1922 ADP 6.05 Bye 5 Age 21.8 DS Analysis Loveland flashed elite potential in his rookie season, especially late in the season with an injury to WR Rome Odunze. He took a backseat to Cole Kmet early in 2025, but Loveland would start being a full time player late in the season. Loveland only had one drop during the fantasy season. His elite athleticism and hands should make him the Sam LaPorta of HC Ben Johnson's offense moving forward.

4	Tyler Warren T Warren IND TE4	5.08	11	23.7	222	592	977	1,842	Warren's 2025 was the 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 and a move to Philip Rivers led to an awful late season surge for Warren. The future looks bright for the young TE to be the main weapon for the Colts offense for the forseeable future. The only downside is the volatility that could come week to week going forward.	37
5yr. Proj 977 10yr. Proj 1842 ADP 5.08 Bye 11 Age 23.7 DS Analysis Warren's 2025 was the 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 and a move to Philip Rivers led to an awful late season surge for Warren. The future looks bright for the young TE to be the main weapon for the Colts offense for the forseeable future. The only downside is the volatility that could come week to week going forward.
5	Harold Fannin Jr. H Fannin Jr. CLE TE5	16.02	9	21.5	210	533	979	2,021	Fannin had an incredible rookie season. After starting the year in the backseat to TE David Njoku, Fannin not only took over but became the No. 1 offensive weapon for the Browns. Fannin ended the fantasy season 72-731-6 on 107 targets, and that was playing with three different QBs over the course of the season. He will enter 2026 at age 22 with his best days ahead. Fannin could take a step forward and be considered an elite TE by the end of 2026.	37
5yr. Proj 979 10yr. Proj 2021 ADP 16.02 Bye 9 Age 21.5 DS Analysis Fannin had an incredible rookie season. After starting the year in the backseat to TE David Njoku, Fannin not only took over but became the No. 1 offensive weapon for the Browns. Fannin ended the fantasy season 72-731-6 on 107 targets, and that was playing with three different QBs over the course of the season. He will enter 2026 at age 22 with his best days ahead. Fannin could take a step forward and be considered an elite TE by the end of 2026.

Tier 3
6	Tucker Kraft T Kraft GB TE6	8.10	5	25.3	197	544	886	1,668	Kraft was having a dominant 2025 before an ACL tear in early November cost him his season. He ended the year going 32-489-6 in only 8 games. He not only flashed good hands, but Kraft showed some after the catch ability in his third season. He remains a young TE on an offense that loves to use the position. Assuming a full recovery, Kraft will be a top dynasty TE moving forward.	30
5yr. Proj 886 10yr. Proj 1668 ADP 8.10 Bye 5 Age 25.3 DS Analysis Kraft was having a dominant 2025 before an ACL tear in early November cost him his season. He ended the year going 32-489-6 in only 8 games. He not only flashed good hands, but Kraft showed some after the catch ability in his third season. He remains a young TE on an offense that loves to use the position. Assuming a full recovery, Kraft will be a top dynasty TE moving forward.

7	Kenyon Sadiq K Sadiq RK TE7	N/A	18	20.9	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 weapon.	25
5yr. Proj 856 10yr. Proj 1737 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 0 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 weapon.
Tier 4
8	Kyle Pitts K Pitts UNS TE8	8.11	18	25.3	175	499	813	1,531	Pitts was pretty underwhelming for most of 2025, scoring only 1 TD through his first 13 games of the season. In Week 15, he went 11-166-3 with WR Drake London injured, reminding everyone of Pitts' potential. He is set to be a free agent, so the situation remains to be seen, but Pitts is still only heading into his age-26 season. He remains a high ceiling and low floor dynasty option.	23
5yr. Proj 813 10yr. Proj 1531 ADP 8.11 Bye 18 Age 25.3 DS Analysis Pitts was pretty underwhelming for most of 2025, scoring only 1 TD through his first 13 games of the season. In Week 15, he went 11-166-3 with WR Drake London injured, reminding everyone of Pitts' potential. He is set to be a free agent, so the situation remains to be seen, but Pitts is still only heading into his age-26 season. He remains a high ceiling and low floor dynasty option.

9	Sam LaPorta S LaPorta DET TE9	4.05	8	25	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. On an offense with so many weapons, LaPorta will never be as consistent as the top dynasty TEs, but he should be an easy weekly starter for the long term.	19
5yr. Proj 767 10yr. Proj 1383 ADP 4.05 Bye 8 Age 25 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. On an offense with so many weapons, LaPorta will never be as consistent as the top dynasty TEs, but he should be an easy weekly starter for the long term.

Tier 5
10	Oronde Gadsden II O Gadsden II LAC TE10	21.08	12	22.6	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 pretty good for a player who wasn't even active until late September. Overall, a strong season for a fifth-round rookie, but Gadsden can't be crowned a definitive dynasty stud quite yet. He sits as a top-12 dynasty option with potential to rise with a good season, assuming the Chargers let Keenan Allen go.	12
5yr. Proj 726 10yr. Proj 1411 ADP 21.08 Bye 12 Age 22.6 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 pretty good for a player who wasn't even active until late September. Overall, a strong season for a fifth-round rookie, but Gadsden can't be crowned a definitive dynasty stud quite yet. He sits as a top-12 dynasty option with potential to rise with a good season, assuming the Chargers let Keenan Allen go.
11	Dalton Kincaid D Kincaid BUF TE11	7.11	7	26.3	161	442	697	1,212	Kincaid had another injury riddled 2025 with injuries to his oblique and hamstring costing Kincaid games. He flashed elite potential with two games over 100 yards, but never topped 6 targets in a single game, despite the Bills lack of receiving options. When fully healthy, Kincaid can be a starting fantasy TE, but his injuries and inconsistency makes his value tenuous moving forward	12
5yr. Proj 697 10yr. Proj 1212 ADP 7.11 Bye 7 Age 26.3 DS Analysis Kincaid had another injury riddled 2025 with injuries to his oblique and hamstring costing Kincaid games. He flashed elite potential with two games over 100 yards, but never topped 6 targets in a single game, despite the Bills lack of receiving options. When fully healthy, Kincaid can be a starting fantasy TE, but his injuries and inconsistency makes his value tenuous moving forward
12	Jake Ferguson J Ferguson DAL TE12	11.08	10	27	166	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.	12
5yr. Proj 689 10yr. Proj 1133 ADP 11.08 Bye 10 Age 27 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	Mason Taylor M Taylor NYJ TE13	12.03	9	21.8	141	360	652	1,362	Taylor got playing time in his rookie season as the de facto starter for the Jets, but only mustered 44-369-1 on the season. Neck and ankle injuries caused miss games during the season, but his playing time stayed high when he was on the field. With a new QB, Taylor should have a better second year, but he has a low floor due to the lack of rookie production.	8
5yr. Proj 652 10yr. Proj 1362 ADP 12.03 Bye 9 Age 21.8 DS Analysis Taylor got playing time in his rookie season as the de facto starter for the Jets, but only mustered 44-369-1 on the season. Neck and ankle injuries caused miss games during the season, but his playing time stayed high when he was on the field. With a new QB, Taylor should have a better second year, but he has a low floor due to the lack of rookie production.

14	Theo Johnson T Johnson NYG TE14	22.01	14	24.9	112	417	662	1,150	Johnson was a surprise in 2025 scoring 5 TDs in his first 9 games of the season. Johnson cooled over toward the end, playing with three different QBs over the course of the season. 2026 will be Johnson's age-25 season, so he is still young enough to develop with his elite athleticism. If the Giants offense takes a step forward with Jaxson Dart at QB, Johnson could be a sneaky dynasty TE for the future.	6
5yr. Proj 662 10yr. Proj 1150 ADP 22.01 Bye 14 Age 24.9 DS Analysis Johnson was a surprise in 2025 scoring 5 TDs in his first 9 games of the season. Johnson cooled over toward the end, playing with three different QBs over the course of the season. 2026 will be Johnson's age-25 season, so he is still young enough to develop with his elite athleticism. If the Giants offense takes a step forward with Jaxson Dart at QB, Johnson could be a sneaky dynasty TE for the future.
15	George Kittle G Kittle SF TE15	4.10	14	32.3	110	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 and long-term effectiveness in question. We'll track his rehab closely.	6
5yr. Proj 649 10yr. Proj 902 ADP 4.10 Bye 14 Age 32.3 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 and long-term effectiveness in question. We'll track his rehab closely.
16	Brenton Strange B Strange JAC TE16	15.12	8	25.1	160	381	606	1,052	Strange replaced Evan Engram with success in HC Liam Coen's new offense. A quad injury did sideline him for 6 games, but he finished the year with three top-7 TE performances in his last 5 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.	4
5yr. Proj 606 10yr. Proj 1052 ADP 15.12 Bye 8 Age 25.1 DS Analysis Strange replaced Evan Engram with success in HC Liam Coen's new offense. A quad injury did sideline him for 6 games, but he finished the year with three top-7 TE performances in his last 5 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	Juwan Johnson J Johnson NO TE17	27.06	11	29.3	160	387	604	972	Johnson had a career year in 2025. He went 74-828-3 on 97 tasrgets during the fantasy season. Johnson performed with both Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough. With Shough likely returning as the starter in 2026, Johnson should have top-12 upside next season. He turns 30 in September, so there isn't as much to like about Johnson long term.	3
5yr. Proj 604 10yr. Proj 972 ADP 27.06 Bye 11 Age 29.3 DS Analysis Johnson had a career year in 2025. He went 74-828-3 on 97 tasrgets during the fantasy season. Johnson performed with both Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough. With Shough likely returning as the starter in 2026, Johnson should have top-12 upside next season. He turns 30 in September, so there isn't as much to like about Johnson long term.
Tier 7
18	Isaiah Likely I Likely UNS TE18	10.11	18	25.8	131	383	609	1,058	Likely was slowed early in the season by a preseason foot fracture, missing the first four games of the season. He flashed athletic talents, but the production was very inconsistent in 2025. Likely went 25-275-1 on the season. With Mark Andrews signing an extension with the Ravens, Likely heads to free agency and could finally be a starting TE somewhere else.	3
5yr. Proj 609 10yr. Proj 1058 ADP 10.11 Bye 18 Age 25.8 DS Analysis Likely was slowed early in the season by a preseason foot fracture, missing the first four games of the season. He flashed athletic talents, but the production was very inconsistent in 2025. Likely went 25-275-1 on the season. With Mark Andrews signing an extension with the Ravens, Likely heads to free agency and could finally be a starting TE somewhere else.
19	Dallas Goedert D Goedert UNS TE19	13.09	18	31.1	149	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.	2
5yr. Proj 592 10yr. Proj 982 ADP 13.09 Bye 18 Age 31.1 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	Mark Andrews M Andrews BAL TE20	8.06	7	30.4	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 headed out of town, Andrews could emerge as a better TE option in 2026 than the past few seasons. 2026 will be his age 31 season, so there may only be a few more usable years of Andrews left. But, he could return to being a consistent starting TE again	2
5yr. Proj 594 10yr. Proj 1024 ADP 8.06 Bye 7 Age 30.4 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 headed out of town, Andrews could emerge as a better TE option in 2026 than the past few seasons. 2026 will be his age 31 season, so there may only be a few more usable years of Andrews left. But, he could return to being a consistent starting TE again

21	David Njoku D Njoku UNS TE21	9.12	18	29.5	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 took a step behind Fannin and finished the season going 33-293-4. He enters hie age-29 season and will be a free agent. A new spot where he can be a starting TE should bolster Njoku back to fantasy relevancy in 2026.	2
5yr. Proj 629 10yr. Proj 970 ADP 9.12 Bye 18 Age 29.5 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 took a step behind Fannin and finished the season going 33-293-4. He enters hie age-29 season and will be a free agent. A new spot where he can be a starting TE should bolster Njoku back to fantasy relevancy in 2026.
22	Hunter Henry H Henry NE TE22	19.01	14	31.2	163	371	571	948	Henry went 55-712-7 during the fantasy season living on his ability to score TDs. Being one of the top targets for QB Drake Maye is a great situation, but Henry just turned 31. He may have a year or two of volatility left.	1
5yr. Proj 571 10yr. Proj 948 ADP 19.01 Bye 14 Age 31.2 DS Analysis Henry went 55-712-7 during the fantasy season living on his ability to score TDs. Being one of the top targets for QB Drake Maye is a great situation, but Henry just turned 31. He may have a year or two of volatility left.
23	Eli Stowers E Stowers RK TE23	N/A	18	22.8	101	355	606	1,125	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 this year and was a reliable option for QB Diego Pavia. Stowers has elite explosiveness and short area quickness and that should be reflected at the Combine. He could sneak into Day 2 and be a consistent fantasy presence with enough playing time.	1
5yr. Proj 606 10yr. Proj 1125 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 0 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 this year and was a reliable option for QB Diego Pavia. Stowers has elite explosiveness and short area quickness and that should be reflected at the Combine. He could sneak into Day 2 and be a consistent fantasy presence with enough playing time.
24	Dalton Schultz D Schultz HOU TE24	24.07	6	29.5	153	367	572	920	Schultz had one of his best year in 2026 going 78-704-3 during the fantasy seaason. He had 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.	0
5yr. Proj 572 10yr. Proj 920 ADP 24.07 Bye 6 Age 29.5 DS Analysis Schultz had one of his best year in 2026 going 78-704-3 during the fantasy seaason. He had 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	30.04	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 could flash here and there, but he is unlikely to be a consistently productive player to trust as a starting fantasy TE.	0
5yr. Proj 579 10yr. Proj 1038 ADP 30.04 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 could flash here and there, but he is unlikely to be a consistently productive player to trust as a starting fantasy TE.

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