Dynasty Rookie TE Rankings 2026 (Tight End)

Updated on Sun, 29 Mar 2026

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


Tier 3
1	Kenyon Sadiq K Sadiq RK TE7	6.12	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 6.12 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
2	Eli Stowers E Stowers RK TE15	10.11	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 10.11 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 6
3	Max Klare M Klare RK TE36	19.03	18	22.7	58	185	316	587	Klare broke out at Purdue in 2024 with 51-685-4. He took a step back on the Buckeyes last year at 43-448-2, but he showed improved blocking and good route running to be a shallow target. He did have some drops and mental lapses, but Klare can be a Jake Ferguson-type TE.	6
5yr. Proj 316 10yr. Proj 587 ADP 19.03 Bye 18 Age 22.7 DS Analysis Klare broke out at Purdue in 2024 with 51-685-4. He took a step back on the Buckeyes last year at 43-448-2, but he showed improved blocking and good route running to be a shallow target. He did have some drops and mental lapses, but Klare can be a Jake Ferguson-type TE.

Tier 7
4	Michael Trigg M Trigg RK TE40	19.10	18	23.8	56	177	286	514	Trigg was a highly recruited TE who started at USC. He transferred to Ole Miss and did very little before finally finding a good home at Baylor. His output: 50 catches, 694 yards, and 6 scores. Trigg's athleticism allows him to do damage after the catch at 6'4, 240 pounds. He has receiving upside and could sneak into Day 2.	4
5yr. Proj 286 10yr. Proj 514 ADP 19.10 Bye 18 Age 0 DS Analysis Trigg was a highly recruited TE who started at USC. He transferred to Ole Miss and did very little before finally finding a good home at Baylor. His output: 50 catches, 694 yards, and 6 scores. Trigg's athleticism allows him to do damage after the catch at 6'4, 240 pounds. He has receiving upside and could sneak into Day 2.
5	Sam Roush S Roush RK TE41	367.07	18	22.8	42	161	275	510	Roush has improved every season, topping out at 49-545-2 in 2025 for Stanford. At 6'5, 260 pounds, he brings excellent size and blocking ability, but there's also some red zone upside here. Roush could get drafted in the middle rounds in April.	3
5yr. Proj 275 10yr. Proj 510 ADP 367.07 Bye 18 Age 22.8 DS Analysis Roush has improved every season, topping out at 49-545-2 in 2025 for Stanford. At 6'5, 260 pounds, he brings excellent size and blocking ability, but there's also some red zone upside here. Roush could get drafted in the middle rounds in April.
6	Tanner Koziol T Koziol RK TE42	N/A	18	23.2	43	158	270	502	Koziol went 94-839-8 in 2024 with Ball State before transferring to Houston. His 74-727-6 showcases Koziol's pass-catching prowess. His massive wingspan makes him a mismatch at 6'7, 250 pounds. He can be used as a red zone option in the NFL, though he lacks the leverage needed as a blocker. He could be an intriguing sleeper in the right situation.	2
5yr. Proj 270 10yr. Proj 502 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.2 DS Analysis Koziol went 94-839-8 in 2024 with Ball State before transferring to Houston. His 74-727-6 showcases Koziol's pass-catching prowess. His massive wingspan makes him a mismatch at 6'7, 250 pounds. He can be used as a red zone option in the NFL, though he lacks the leverage needed as a blocker. He could be an intriguing sleeper in the right situation.

Tier 8
7	Justin Joly J Joly RK TE51	363.09	18	22.7	43	111	190	353	Joly has been a consistent producer, with three straight seasons over 480 yards receiving. He continued thriving after transferring up from UConn to NC State. Joly has in-line capabilities and is a solid blocker. He's also an ideal red zone threat when he boxes out.	-3
5yr. Proj 190 10yr. Proj 353 ADP 363.09 Bye 18 Age 22.7 DS Analysis Joly has been a consistent producer, with three straight seasons over 480 yards receiving. He continued thriving after transferring up from UConn to NC State. Joly has in-line capabilities and is a solid blocker. He's also an ideal red zone threat when he boxes out.
Tier 9
8	Oscar Delp O Delp RK TE52	367.09	18	22.6	41	106	180	335	Delp is an H-Back who continues in the line of great Georgia TEs. He went 20-261-1 and was used as a lead blocker often throughout the season. That blocking may get him drafted higher than his production indicates, but Delp's soft hands could be enough to become a better pro than college player.	-4
5yr. Proj 180 10yr. Proj 335 ADP 367.09 Bye 18 Age 22.6 DS Analysis Delp is an H-Back who continues in the line of great Georgia TEs. He went 20-261-1 and was used as a lead blocker often throughout the season. That blocking may get him drafted higher than his production indicates, but Delp's soft hands could be enough to become a better pro than college player.
9	Jack Endries J Endries RK TE57	24.03	18	21.8	44	91	168	326	Endries transferred from Cal to Texas to replace Gunnar Helm and had a connection with QB Arch Manning. He went 33-346-3. He is a good route runner who can play in-line or in the slot. With soft hands, Endries has starter upside if he ends up in the right situation.	-5
5yr. Proj 168 10yr. Proj 326 ADP 24.03 Bye 18 Age 21.8 DS Analysis Endries transferred from Cal to Texas to replace Gunnar Helm and had a connection with QB Arch Manning. He went 33-346-3. He is a good route runner who can play in-line or in the slot. With soft hands, Endries has starter upside if he ends up in the right situation.

Tier 10
10	Joe Royer J Royer RK TE65	N/A	18	22.1	40	62	114	222	Royer transferred from Ohio State to Cincinnati. He went 29-416-4 with QB Brendan Sorsby, a potential Round 1 pick in 2027. A soft hands in-line TE at 6'5, 250 pounds, Royer will make his NFL bones as a blocker. He could be the occasional end zone target as well, but don't expect huge fantasy numbers.	-9
5yr. Proj 114 10yr. Proj 222 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.1 DS Analysis Royer transferred from Ohio State to Cincinnati. He went 29-416-4 with QB Brendan Sorsby, a potential Round 1 pick in 2027. A soft hands in-line TE at 6'5, 250 pounds, Royer will make his NFL bones as a blocker. He could be the occasional end zone target as well, but don't expect huge fantasy numbers.
11	Marlin Klein M Klein RK TE67	368.07	18	23.5	45	63	101	181	Klein replaced Colston Loveland at Michigan but dealt with nagging injuries over the course of the season. He is another elite athlete who showcases good blocking and soft hands. Klein isn't on the production level of Loveland, but he could be a sleeper TE in this class.	-9
5yr. Proj 101 10yr. Proj 181 ADP 368.07 Bye 18 Age 23.5 DS Analysis Klein replaced Colston Loveland at Michigan but dealt with nagging injuries over the course of the season. He is another elite athlete who showcases good blocking and soft hands. Klein isn't on the production level of Loveland, but he could be a sleeper TE in this class.
12	Nate Boerkircher N Boerkircher RK TE68	368.11	18	24.5	31	64	104	186	Boerkircher is one of the best blocking TEs in the draft, but he boasts an excellent catch radius and range in the red zone. After spending four years as a back-up at Nebraska, he became the top TE for Texas A&M in 2025. Despite only having 19 catches, he did score 3 TDs. He will likely be a No. 2 TE on a team that specializes as a blocker.	-10
5yr. Proj 104 10yr. Proj 186 ADP 368.11 Bye 18 Age 0 DS Analysis Boerkircher is one of the best blocking TEs in the draft, but he boasts an excellent catch radius and range in the red zone. After spending four years as a back-up at Nebraska, he became the top TE for Texas A&M in 2025. Despite only having 19 catches, he did score 3 TDs. He will likely be a No. 2 TE on a team that specializes as a blocker.
13	John Michael Gyllenborg J Gyllenborg RK TE73	366.03	18	23.1	36	57	97	180	Gyllenborg flashed as a receiving weapon for Wyoming in 2024, going 30-425-3. He dealt with injuries in 2025, taking a step back, but Gyllenborg would be a receiving TE who could emerge with opportunity.	-10
5yr. Proj 97 10yr. Proj 180 ADP 366.03 Bye 18 Age 23.1 DS Analysis Gyllenborg flashed as a receiving weapon for Wyoming in 2024, going 30-425-3. He dealt with injuries in 2025, taking a step back, but Gyllenborg would be a receiving TE who could emerge with opportunity.

Tier 11
14	Dallen Bentley D Bentley RK TE77	N/A	18	22.2	0	33	61	118	Bentley earned the starting job at Utah, going 48-620-6 this past season. A solid blocker with soft hands, he lacks starting TE upside but could contribute as a No. 2 TE.	-14
5yr. Proj 61 10yr. Proj 118 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.2 DS Analysis Bentley earned the starting job at Utah, going 48-620-6 this past season. A solid blocker with soft hands, he lacks starting TE upside but could contribute as a No. 2 TE.
15	RJ Maryland R Maryland RK TE78	N/A	18	21.7	0	32	58	113	Maryland is a receiving first TE who had consistent production over his four years at SMU. Though he won't test very well, Maryland could make a fantasy impact if he receives playing time.	-14
5yr. Proj 58 10yr. Proj 113 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 21.7 DS Analysis Maryland is a receiving first TE who had consistent production over his four years at SMU. Though he won't test very well, Maryland could make a fantasy impact if he receives playing time.
16	Josh Cuevas J Cuevas RK TE81	369.12	18	22.5	36	7	8	13	Cuevas found his largest role on Alabama's offense in 2025, going for 37-411-4. He figures to be a primary blocking TE at 256 pounds, but Cuevas does offer some red zone upside with his contested catching ability. Expect him to be a Day 3 pick.	-16
5yr. Proj 8 10yr. Proj 13 ADP 369.12 Bye 18 Age 22.5 DS Analysis Cuevas found his largest role on Alabama's offense in 2025, going for 37-411-4. He figures to be a primary blocking TE at 256 pounds, but Cuevas does offer some red zone upside with his contested catching ability. Expect him to be a Day 3 pick.
17	Lake McRee L McRee RK TE80	369.03	18	23.5	35	8	12	22	McRee spent his entire five-year career at USC and peaked in 2025, going for 30-450-4. McRee is a solid blocker and a soft hands catcher who was a reliable third-down option for the Trojans. He's a candidate to be drafted late on Day 3.	-16
5yr. Proj 12 10yr. Proj 22 ADP 369.03 Bye 18 Age 23.5 DS Analysis McRee spent his entire five-year career at USC and peaked in 2025, going for 30-450-4. McRee is a solid blocker and a soft hands catcher who was a reliable third-down option for the Trojans. He's a candidate to be drafted late on Day 3.
18	Eli Raridon E Raridon RK TE79	N/A	18	22.1	0	17	30	59		-16
5yr. Proj 30 10yr. Proj 59 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.1 DS Analysis
19	Matthew Hibner M Hibner RK TE82	367.05	18	24	0	13	21	38	Hibner's size and quick feet make him a great blocking TE and a reliable red zone option. He went 31-436-4 at SMU last year and worked more downfield as the season went on.	-17
5yr. Proj 21 10yr. Proj 38 ADP 367.05 Bye 18 Age 24 DS Analysis Hibner's size and quick feet make him a great blocking TE and a reliable red zone option. He went 31-436-4 at SMU last year and worked more downfield as the season went on.

Tier 12
20	Riley Nowakowski R Nowakowski RK TE84	N/A	18	24.1	0	9	10	16	Nowakowski was overshadowed by the WRs at Indiana, but he was a reliable target for Fernando Mendoza. His 32-387-2 season in 2025 showcased strong blocking and great stick routes against zone coverage. Nowakowski is a do it all TE who should get drafted.	-18
5yr. Proj 10 10yr. Proj 16 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 24.1 DS Analysis Nowakowski was overshadowed by the WRs at Indiana, but he was a reliable target for Fernando Mendoza. His 32-387-2 season in 2025 showcased strong blocking and great stick routes against zone coverage. Nowakowski is a do it all TE who should get drafted.
21	Will Kacmarek W Kacmarek RK TE83	N/A	18	23.1	0	6	10	18	Kacmarek played second fiddle to Max Klare at Ohio State, but he was just as reliable a target. A blocker first with long arms at 6'6, Kacmarek does have soft hands and is dependable underneath. He could make a roster.	-18
5yr. Proj 10 10yr. Proj 18 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.1 DS Analysis Kacmarek played second fiddle to Max Klare at Ohio State, but he was just as reliable a target. A blocker first with long arms at 6'6, Kacmarek does have soft hands and is dependable underneath. He could make a roster.
22	Seydou Traore S Traore RK TE85	N/A	18	23.6	0	3	5	9	Traore peaked in 2022 for Arkansas State going 50-655-4, but he was a reliable receiving option for Mississippi State the last two years. Traore could be a deep sleeper since he pretty much played as a slot receiver throughout his college career.	-18
5yr. Proj 5 10yr. Proj 9 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.6 DS Analysis Traore peaked in 2022 for Arkansas State going 50-655-4, but he was a reliable receiving option for Mississippi State the last two years. Traore could be a deep sleeper since he pretty much played as a slot receiver throughout his college career.
23	Miles Kitselman M Kitselman RK TE86	N/A	18	23.5	0	3	5	10	Kitselman started his career at Alabama before transferring to Tennessee. He had two solid seasons but brings more blocking prowess than receiving upside.	-18
5yr. Proj 5 10yr. Proj 10 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.5 DS Analysis Kitselman started his career at Alabama before transferring to Tennessee. He had two solid seasons but brings more blocking prowess than receiving upside.
24	Bauer Sharp B Sharp RK TE87	368.06	18	23	0	3	5	10	Sharp was a high school QB who transitioned to TE at SE Louisiana. He transferred up to Oklahoma, then LSU, as he improved at the position. Sharp is still raw, going for 24-252-2 this past season.	-18
5yr. Proj 5 10yr. Proj 10 ADP 368.06 Bye 18 Age 23 DS Analysis Sharp was a high school QB who transitioned to TE at SE Louisiana. He transferred up to Oklahoma, then LSU, as he improved at the position. Sharp is still raw, going for 24-252-2 this past season.
25	Dae'Quan Wright D Wright RK TE88	366.10	18	22.5	0	3	5	10	Wright has some upside as a pass catching TE who went 39-635-5 at Ole Miss this past season. He remains a bit stiff in his route running and can drop passes, but there is some upside.	-18
5yr. Proj 5 10yr. Proj 10 ADP 366.10 Bye 18 Age 22.5 DS Analysis Wright has some upside as a pass catching TE who went 39-635-5 at Ole Miss this past season. He remains a bit stiff in his route running and can drop passes, but there is some upside.

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