Dynasty Rookie TE Rankings 2025 (Tight End)

Updated on Fri, 5 Dec 2025

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


Tier 1
1	Tyler Warren T Warren IND TE3	N/A	11	23.5	135	418	703	1,353	In 2024, Warren was the Nittany Lions’ leading receiver with 104 catches for 1,233 yards and 8 TDs. He has a massive 6’6, 261-pound frame with the typical Penn State top-tier athleticism. Add in monster in-line blocking, and Warren projects as an impact rookie for the Colts. QB play might cap his short-term ceiling, though. Indy will roll into the season with Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones.	49
5yr. Proj 703 10yr. Proj 1353 ADP N/A Bye 11 Age 23.5 DS Analysis In 2024, Warren was the Nittany Lions’ leading receiver with 104 catches for 1,233 yards and 8 TDs. He has a massive 6’6, 261-pound frame with the typical Penn State top-tier athleticism. Add in monster in-line blocking, and Warren projects as an impact rookie for the Colts. QB play might cap his short-term ceiling, though. Indy will roll into the season with Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones.

Tier 2
2	Colston Loveland C Loveland CHI TE4	N/A	5	21.6	79	331	569	1,122	Loveland had an injury-filled 2024, dealing with a shoulder and another undisclosed injury. With Michigan’s offensive issues, Loveland was still their leading receiver with 56 catches for 582 yards and five TDs. His awareness and quick feet make him dangerous against zone coverage, reminiscent of Travis Kelce. We like Loveland’s landing spot alongside QB Caleb Williams and HC Ben Johnson. Note that the Bears can move on from Cole Kmet’s contract in the ‘26 offseason.	36
5yr. Proj 569 10yr. Proj 1122 ADP N/A Bye 5 Age 21.6 DS Analysis Loveland had an injury-filled 2024, dealing with a shoulder and another undisclosed injury. With Michigan’s offensive issues, Loveland was still their leading receiver with 56 catches for 582 yards and five TDs. His awareness and quick feet make him dangerous against zone coverage, reminiscent of Travis Kelce. We like Loveland’s landing spot alongside QB Caleb Williams and HC Ben Johnson. Note that the Bears can move on from Cole Kmet’s contract in the ‘26 offseason.

Tier 3
3	Oronde Gadsden II O Gadsden II LAC TE8	N/A	12	22.4	83	255	469	912	The son of the former Miami Dolphins’ WR, Gadsden II is the ultimate tweener prospect. He is too big to be a WR, but not quite built enough to be an in-line TE. Gadsden landed in a promising spot without a long-term TE -- and alongside Justin Herbert.	20
5yr. Proj 469 10yr. Proj 912 ADP N/A Bye 12 Age 22.4 DS Analysis The son of the former Miami Dolphins’ WR, Gadsden II is the ultimate tweener prospect. He is too big to be a WR, but not quite built enough to be an in-line TE. Gadsden landed in a promising spot without a long-term TE -- and alongside Justin Herbert.

4	Harold Fannin Jr. H Fannin Jr. CLE TE9	N/A	9	21.3	91	240	441	911	With David Njoku only having one year left on his deal, Fannin will likely be developed to become the starting TE for the Browns in a year. He broke every college football TE record and has a natural feel for catching the ball. As a long-term investment, he could pay dividends.	17
5yr. Proj 441 10yr. Proj 911 ADP N/A Bye 9 Age 21.3 DS Analysis With David Njoku only having one year left on his deal, Fannin will likely be developed to become the starting TE for the Browns in a year. He broke every college football TE record and has a natural feel for catching the ball. As a long-term investment, he could pay dividends.
Tier 4
5	Mason Taylor M Taylor NYJ TE10	N/A	9	21.5	73	234	424	885	Taylor should slide into the starting role for the Jets immediately, potentially as the number two option after Garrett Wilson. His soft hands and red zone ability give Taylor a solid floor alongside QB Justin Fields.	15
5yr. Proj 424 10yr. Proj 885 ADP N/A Bye 9 Age 21.5 DS Analysis Taylor should slide into the starting role for the Jets immediately, potentially as the number two option after Garrett Wilson. His soft hands and red zone ability give Taylor a solid floor alongside QB Justin Fields.

6	Elijah Arroyo E Arroyo SEA TE15	N/A	8	22.7	48	221	401	792	Arroyo joined an open situation in Seattle, which needs playmakers after trading D.K. Metcalf and releasing Tyler Lockett. His athleticism should make him a target hog for the Seahawks and new QB Sam Darnold. Arroyo has a bright long-term outlook with weekly TE1 upside.	10
5yr. Proj 401 10yr. Proj 792 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 22.7 DS Analysis Arroyo joined an open situation in Seattle, which needs playmakers after trading D.K. Metcalf and releasing Tyler Lockett. His athleticism should make him a target hog for the Seahawks and new QB Sam Darnold. Arroyo has a bright long-term outlook with weekly TE1 upside.

Tier 5
7	Terrance Ferguson T Ferguson LAR TE21	N/A	8	22.7	35	211	360	669	Ferguson rose up draft boards late due to his athleticism and final year of film. He fits the Rams as a potential slot option who can run the Stick route. He has a path to starting immediately, depending on the health of Tyler Higbee. He could be a solid TE2 over the long term as the likely starter for the Rams.	4
5yr. Proj 360 10yr. Proj 669 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 22.7 DS Analysis Ferguson rose up draft boards late due to his athleticism and final year of film. He fits the Rams as a potential slot option who can run the Stick route. He has a path to starting immediately, depending on the health of Tyler Higbee. He could be a solid TE2 over the long term as the likely starter for the Rams.
8	Gunnar Helm G Helm TEN TE24	N/A	10	23.2	50	206	352	654	Helm broke out in his final season for Texas, catching seven TDs as a rare downfield H-Back. His soft hands could help make him a fantasy spot-starter within a couple of seasons.	3
5yr. Proj 352 10yr. Proj 654 ADP N/A Bye 10 Age 23.2 DS Analysis Helm broke out in his final season for Texas, catching seven TDs as a rare downfield H-Back. His soft hands could help make him a fantasy spot-starter within a couple of seasons.

Tier 7
9	Mitchell Evans M Evans CAR TE42	N/A	14	22.7	17	121	223	434	A torn ACL cut a promising 2023 season short for Evans, who was building buzz for the NFL Draft. The in-line two-way TE came back strong in 2024, but lost a bit of a step. His toughness and intelligence shine through, especially when high-pointing passes or finding holes in the zone. Evans' best days may be yet to come.	-18
5yr. Proj 223 10yr. Proj 434 ADP N/A Bye 14 Age 22.7 DS Analysis A torn ACL cut a promising 2023 season short for Evans, who was building buzz for the NFL Draft. The in-line two-way TE came back strong in 2024, but lost a bit of a step. His toughness and intelligence shine through, especially when high-pointing passes or finding holes in the zone. Evans' best days may be yet to come.
Tier 8
10	Luke Lachey L Lachey HOU TE46	N/A	6	24.4	1	121	195	350	In 2022, Lachey tallied 28-398-4 alongside Sam LaPorta. Lachey ranked third among Hawkeyes in catches, second in yards, and first in TDs. A setback hit in 2023, as he suffered an ankle injury that required surgery. Note that Lachey totaled 10-131 in less than three full games prior to the injury. His production failed to rebound last fall, but teams should remain interested in Lachey based off the 2022 tape. Consider him a developmental TE with a shot at starting within 2-3 years.	-22
5yr. Proj 195 10yr. Proj 350 ADP N/A Bye 6 Age 24.4 DS Analysis In 2022, Lachey tallied 28-398-4 alongside Sam LaPorta. Lachey ranked third among Hawkeyes in catches, second in yards, and first in TDs. A setback hit in 2023, as he suffered an ankle injury that required surgery. Note that Lachey totaled 10-131 in less than three full games prior to the injury. His production failed to rebound last fall, but teams should remain interested in Lachey based off the 2022 tape. Consider him a developmental TE with a shot at starting within 2-3 years.
11	CJ Dippre C Dippre NE TE47	N/A	14	23.6	0	116	198	368	Dippre transferred out of Maryland ahead of the 2023 season. He chose Alabama over Ohio State in the transfer portal, although big time production never followed (32 catches, 441 yards, and 0 TDs over the past two seasons). Dippre ultimately checks boxes for size and play strength. After a solid Combine, he should start out as a depth piece.	-22
5yr. Proj 198 10yr. Proj 368 ADP N/A Bye 14 Age 23.6 DS Analysis Dippre transferred out of Maryland ahead of the 2023 season. He chose Alabama over Ohio State in the transfer portal, although big time production never followed (32 catches, 441 yards, and 0 TDs over the past two seasons). Dippre ultimately checks boxes for size and play strength. After a solid Combine, he should start out as a depth piece.
12	Thomas Fidone II T Fidone II NYG TE50	N/A	14	23.2	2	105	180	334	Fidone scored four TDs on only 25 catches in 2023. But he wasn’t featured for a Nebraska team that leaned on the run. The Cornhuskers passed more in 2024, helping Fidone set career highs in catches (36), yards (373), and yards per route run (1.41). Ultimately, he brings NFL-caliber length and athleticism. We’re simply working with a limited college sample here.	-24
5yr. Proj 180 10yr. Proj 334 ADP N/A Bye 14 Age 23.2 DS Analysis Fidone scored four TDs on only 25 catches in 2023. But he wasn’t featured for a Nebraska team that leaned on the run. The Cornhuskers passed more in 2024, helping Fidone set career highs in catches (36), yards (373), and yards per route run (1.41). Ultimately, he brings NFL-caliber length and athleticism. We’re simply working with a limited college sample here.
13	Jackson Hawes J Hawes BUF TE51	N/A	7	24.9	17	96	152	264	A Yale transfer to Georgia Tech, Hawes is a blocking specialist with his best game against the Georgia Bulldogs. He is tough to bring down in space, and the Yellow Jackets utilized that late in the year. Hawes may end up a better pro than college player and could end up as a red zone threat.	-28
5yr. Proj 152 10yr. Proj 264 ADP N/A Bye 7 Age 24.9 DS Analysis A Yale transfer to Georgia Tech, Hawes is a blocking specialist with his best game against the Georgia Bulldogs. He is tough to bring down in space, and the Yellow Jackets utilized that late in the year. Hawes may end up a better pro than college player and could end up as a red zone threat.
Tier 9
14	Jake Briningstool J Briningstool KC TE55	N/A	10	22.9	2	77	132	245	Clemson’s offense finally took off, which translated to Briningstool as the primary red zone target. (He racked up 7 TDs.) His two-way ability is similar to Jake Ferguson, so it was a surprise to see Briningstool go undrafted. Consider him a deep sleeper in K.C.	-31
5yr. Proj 132 10yr. Proj 245 ADP N/A Bye 10 Age 22.9 DS Analysis Clemson’s offense finally took off, which translated to Briningstool as the primary red zone target. (He racked up 7 TDs.) His two-way ability is similar to Jake Ferguson, so it was a surprise to see Briningstool go undrafted. Consider him a deep sleeper in K.C.
15	Joshua Simon J Simon ATL TE60	N/A	5	25	1	74	118	204	In 2024, Simon led a run-heavy South Carolina team in all major receiving categories. He saw just 4.5 targets per game. A productive end to the season gave way to an impressive Combine. Simon really impressed in the jumps, leading to an 8.55 Relative Athletic Score. His undrafted status makes him a long shot. Still, Atlanta could have a TE opening if/when Kyle Pitts moves on next year.	-34
5yr. Proj 118 10yr. Proj 204 ADP N/A Bye 5 Age 25 DS Analysis In 2024, Simon led a run-heavy South Carolina team in all major receiving categories. He saw just 4.5 targets per game. A productive end to the season gave way to an impressive Combine. Simon really impressed in the jumps, leading to an 8.55 Relative Athletic Score. His undrafted status makes him a long shot. Still, Atlanta could have a TE opening if/when Kyle Pitts moves on next year.
Tier 10
16	Gavin Bartholomew G Bartholomew MIN TE63	N/A	6	22.6	2	49	90	175	Bartholomew brings a catch-first skill set at 6’5, 246 pounds. He’ll have time to sit and develop behind veterans T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver.	-38
5yr. Proj 90 10yr. Proj 175 ADP N/A Bye 6 Age 22.6 DS Analysis Bartholomew brings a catch-first skill set at 6’5, 246 pounds. He’ll have time to sit and develop behind veterans T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver.
17	Caleb Lohner C Lohner DEN TE67	N/A	12	24.9	0	40	64	110	Lohner is a converted basketball player with only 4 catches (and 4 TDs) at Utah. He's a major project for HC Sean Payton.	-42
5yr. Proj 64 10yr. Proj 110 ADP N/A Bye 12 Age 24.9 DS Analysis Lohner is a converted basketball player with only 4 catches (and 4 TDs) at Utah. He's a major project for HC Sean Payton.
18	Bryson Nesbit B Nesbit MIN TE68	N/A	6	23.2	0	32	55	101	At 6’5, 238 pounds, Nesbit is essentially a supersized WR. He’s a deep name to watch after joining the Vikings as a UDFA.	-43
5yr. Proj 55 10yr. Proj 101 ADP N/A Bye 6 Age 23.2 DS Analysis At 6’5, 238 pounds, Nesbit is essentially a supersized WR. He’s a deep name to watch after joining the Vikings as a UDFA.
Tier 11
19	Moliki Matavao M Matavao NO TE69	N/A	11	22.7	2	13	23	45	Matavao transferred out of Oregon after two unproductive seasons. He played behind fellow TE prospect Terrace Ferguson in both seasons. Greener pastures arrived at UCLA, but not until his senior year. Matavao held a narrow team lead in catches (41) and paced the squad in yards (506). The 6’6, 260-pounder split his time fairly evenly as a slot, in-line, and out wide player. He impressed with the ball in his hands, notching 7.8 yards after catch per reception. Ultimately, Matavao’s modest athleticism and single year of production make him a fantasy long shot.	-48
5yr. Proj 23 10yr. Proj 45 ADP N/A Bye 11 Age 22.7 DS Analysis Matavao transferred out of Oregon after two unproductive seasons. He played behind fellow TE prospect Terrace Ferguson in both seasons. Greener pastures arrived at UCLA, but not until his senior year. Matavao held a narrow team lead in catches (41) and paced the squad in yards (506). The 6’6, 260-pounder split his time fairly evenly as a slot, in-line, and out wide player. He impressed with the ball in his hands, notching 7.8 yards after catch per reception. Ultimately, Matavao’s modest athleticism and single year of production make him a fantasy long shot.
20	Robbie Ouzts R Ouzts SEA TE70	N/A	8	23.2	3	10	17	32	Ouzts went in the 5th round and projects as a blocking TE at 274 pounds. Seattle used a Round 2 pick on highly athletic TE Elijah Arroyo.	-49
5yr. Proj 17 10yr. Proj 32 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 23.2 DS Analysis Ouzts went in the 5th round and projects as a blocking TE at 274 pounds. Seattle used a Round 2 pick on highly athletic TE Elijah Arroyo.

Tier 1
21	Bijan Robinson B Robinson ATL RB1	N/A	5	23.8	243	690	1,111	1,866	Robinson profiled as the best RB prospect since Saquon Barkley. Thickly built and explosive, the Texas product simply never earned a consistent role under HC Arthur Smith. With Smith out of town, Robinson's production exploded to 1,881 total yards and 15 TDs in 2024. He's on track to remain a clear RB1 for the forseeable future	100
5yr. Proj 1111 10yr. Proj 1866 ADP N/A Bye 5 Age 23.8 DS Analysis Robinson profiled as the best RB prospect since Saquon Barkley. Thickly built and explosive, the Texas product simply never earned a consistent role under HC Arthur Smith. With Smith out of town, Robinson's production exploded to 1,881 total yards and 15 TDs in 2024. He's on track to remain a clear RB1 for the forseeable future
22	Jahmyr Gibbs J Gibbs DET RB2	N/A	8	23.7	247	676	1,090	1,816	Despite a slow start, Gibbs largely delivered as a rookie RB. He averaged 5.2 YPC and popped in 10 TDs on 182 attempts, adding 52 receptions. His production reached new heights in 2024, and he proved more than capable as a workhorse back following a late-season injury to David Montgomery. Only 23, Gibbs shouldn't slow down any time soon	98
5yr. Proj 1090 10yr. Proj 1816 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 23.7 DS Analysis Despite a slow start, Gibbs largely delivered as a rookie RB. He averaged 5.2 YPC and popped in 10 TDs on 182 attempts, adding 52 receptions. His production reached new heights in 2024, and he proved more than capable as a workhorse back following a late-season injury to David Montgomery. Only 23, Gibbs shouldn't slow down any time soon
Tier 1
23	Ja'Marr Chase J Chase CIN WR1	N/A	10	25.8	183	651	1,055	1,949	Chase became only the fifth WR ever to win the triple crown in the Super Bowl era, leading the league in receptions, yards and TDs. He outscored Justin Jefferson (the WR2 on the season) by more than four PPR points per game in 2024. Losing Joe Burrow will hurt Chase's stats, but he should be in line to be WR1 again in 2026.	92
5yr. Proj 1055 10yr. Proj 1949 ADP N/A Bye 10 Age 25.8 DS Analysis Chase became only the fifth WR ever to win the triple crown in the Super Bowl era, leading the league in receptions, yards and TDs. He outscored Justin Jefferson (the WR2 on the season) by more than four PPR points per game in 2024. Losing Joe Burrow will hurt Chase's stats, but he should be in line to be WR1 again in 2026.
24	Jonathan Taylor J Taylor IND RB3	N/A	11	26.8	272	659	1,014	1,661	Ankle issues and a sluggish Colts offense forced a major drop in production in 2022. Injuries and a contract dispute made headlines in 2023, but when healthy, Taylor flashed his high-end talent. Taylor missed three games in 2024 but remained busy on a per game basis (23 touches per). The former Round 2 pick is under contract for two more seasons	91
5yr. Proj 1014 10yr. Proj 1661 ADP N/A Bye 11 Age 26.8 DS Analysis Ankle issues and a sluggish Colts offense forced a major drop in production in 2022. Injuries and a contract dispute made headlines in 2023, but when healthy, Taylor flashed his high-end talent. Taylor missed three games in 2024 but remained busy on a per game basis (23 touches per). The former Round 2 pick is under contract for two more seasons
25	Justin Jefferson J Jefferson MIN WR2	N/A	6	26.4	162	638	1,035	1,895	Jefferson ended 2024 as the PPR WR2, notchign his fifth straight 1,000+ yard season to start his career. With Sam Darnold’s emergence, Jefferson was able to catch 10 TDs, matching his career high. He went for 100+ catches for the third time in his career. Jefferson should continue to flourish alongside young QB J.J. McCarthy.	88
5yr. Proj 1035 10yr. Proj 1895 ADP N/A Bye 6 Age 26.4 DS Analysis Jefferson ended 2024 as the PPR WR2, notchign his fifth straight 1,000+ yard season to start his career. With Sam Darnold’s emergence, Jefferson was able to catch 10 TDs, matching his career high. He went for 100+ catches for the third time in his career. Jefferson should continue to flourish alongside young QB J.J. McCarthy.

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