Dynasty Half-PPR Rookie TE Rankings 2026 (Tight End)

Updated on Thu, 12 Feb 2026

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


Tier 4
1	Kenyon Sadiq K Sadiq RK TE7	6.05	18	20.9	115	404	697	1,415	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.	26
5yr. Proj 697 10yr. Proj 1415 ADP 6.05 Bye 18 Age 20.9 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 7
2	Eli Stowers E Stowers RK TE22	8.05	18	22.8	81	288	491	912	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.	4
5yr. Proj 491 10yr. Proj 912 ADP 8.05 Bye 18 Age 22.8 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.

3	Max Klare M Klare RK TE33	14.05	18	22.6	77	247	454	884	Klare broke out at Purdue in 2024 going 51-685-4. He took a step back on the Buckeyes this 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 has the ability to be a Jake Ferguson type TE.	-0
5yr. Proj 454 10yr. Proj 884 ADP 14.05 Bye 18 Age 22.6 DS Analysis Klare broke out at Purdue in 2024 going 51-685-4. He took a step back on the Buckeyes this 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 has the ability to be a Jake Ferguson type TE.

Tier 8
4	Michael Trigg M Trigg RK TE37	N/A	18	23.6	73	241	390	699	Trigg was a highly recruited TE to USC who transferred to Ole Miss and did very little. He finally found a good home at Baylor and went 50-694-6. 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.	-6
5yr. Proj 390 10yr. Proj 699 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.6 DS Analysis Trigg was a highly recruited TE to USC who transferred to Ole Miss and did very little. He finally found a good home at Baylor and went 50-694-6. 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.

Tier 9
5	Sam Roush S Roush RK TE43	29.05	18	22.7	57	205	376	731	Roush has improved every season, topping out at 49-545-2 in 2025 for Stanford. He is massive at 6'5, 260 pounds and an elite blocker. Roush likely profiles as a red zone threat who will be used in 12 personnel.	-8
5yr. Proj 376 10yr. Proj 731 ADP 29.05 Bye 18 Age 22.7 DS Analysis Roush has improved every season, topping out at 49-545-2 in 2025 for Stanford. He is massive at 6'5, 260 pounds and an elite blocker. Roush likely profiles as a red zone threat who will be used in 12 personnel.
6	Justin Joly J Joly RK TE44	N/A	18	22.6	58	216	369	685	Joly has been a consistent proudcer 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 along with an ideal red zone threat when he boxes out.	-9
5yr. Proj 369 10yr. Proj 685 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.6 DS Analysis Joly has been a consistent proudcer 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 along with an ideal red zone threat when he boxes out.
7	Tanner Koziol T Koziol RK TE45	N/A	18	23	57	213	363	674	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.	-9
5yr. Proj 363 10yr. Proj 674 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23 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.
8	Marlin Klein M Klein RK TE46	21.03	18	23.3	59	207	353	656	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 the class.	-10
5yr. Proj 353 10yr. Proj 656 ADP 21.03 Bye 18 Age 23.3 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 the class.

9	Jack Endries J Endries RK TE49	16.05	18	21.7	58	179	329	640	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.	-13
5yr. Proj 329 10yr. Proj 640 ADP 16.05 Bye 18 Age 21.7 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	Oscar Delp O Delp RK TE50	21.08	18	22.5	56	168	309	600	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 be a better pro than college player.	-15
5yr. Proj 309 10yr. Proj 600 ADP 21.08 Bye 18 Age 22.5 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 be a better pro than college player.
11	Joe Royer J Royer RK TE52	N/A	18	21.9	54	161	295	575	Royer transferred from Ohio State to Cincinnati. He went 29-416-4 with QB Brendan Sorsby. 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.	-16
5yr. Proj 295 10yr. Proj 575 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 21.9 DS Analysis Royer transferred from Ohio State to Cincinnati. He went 29-416-4 with QB Brendan Sorsby. 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.
12	Josh Cuevas J Cuevas RK TE56	28.12	18	22.3	49	148	271	527	Cuevas found his largest role on Alabama's offense in 2025 going 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.	-18
5yr. Proj 271 10yr. Proj 527 ADP 28.12 Bye 18 Age 22.3 DS Analysis Cuevas found his largest role on Alabama's offense in 2025 going 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.
13	John Michael Gyllenborg J Gyllenborg RK TE57	30.12	18	23	48	154	263	490	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.	-19
5yr. Proj 263 10yr. Proj 490 ADP 30.12 Bye 18 Age 23 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	Lake McRee L McRee RK TE59	30.09	18	23.4	46	147	250	465	McRee spent his entire five-year career at USC and finally earned the starting TE job. He went 30-450-4 in 2025. McRee is a solid blocker and a soft hands catcher who was a reliable third down option for the Trojans. He offers little upside.	-20
5yr. Proj 250 10yr. Proj 465 ADP 30.09 Bye 18 Age 23.4 DS Analysis McRee spent his entire five-year career at USC and finally earned the starting TE job. He went 30-450-4 in 2025. McRee is a solid blocker and a soft hands catcher who was a reliable third down option for the Trojans. He offers little upside.
Tier 12
15	Riley Nowakowski R Nowakowski RK TE65	N/A	18	24	14	124	200	359	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.	-26
5yr. Proj 200 10yr. Proj 359 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 24 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.
16	Will Kacmarek W Kacmarek RK TE68	N/A	18	23	11	103	175	325	Kacmarek played second fiddle to Max Klare at Ohio State, but he was just as reliable as a target. A blocker first with long arms at 6'6, Kacmarek does have soft hands and is reliable underneath. He could make a roster.	-29
5yr. Proj 175 10yr. Proj 325 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23 DS Analysis Kacmarek played second fiddle to Max Klare at Ohio State, but he was just as reliable as a target. A blocker first with long arms at 6'6, Kacmarek does have soft hands and is reliable underneath. He could make a roster.
17	Matthew Hibner M Hibner RK TE73	39.06	18	23.9	11	98	158	284	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 this year and worked more downfield as the season went on.	-30
5yr. Proj 158 10yr. Proj 284 ADP 39.06 Bye 18 Age 23.9 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 this year and worked more downfield as the season went on.
Tier 13
18	Nate Boerkircher N Boerkircher RK TE74	29.09	18	24.4	41	82	133	239	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.	-31
5yr. Proj 133 10yr. Proj 239 ADP 29.09 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.
Tier 14
19	Dan Villari D Villari RK TE80	38.05	18	23.6	9	47	77	137	Villari started his college career as a QB at Michigan before transferring to Syracuse to play TE. Despite the team's poor QB play, Villari was a mainstay as a possession TE who can play in the slot and be a weapon. He also had 17 rushes for 55 yards and a TD this season. He could be a fantasy sleeper on the right team.	-38
5yr. Proj 77 10yr. Proj 137 ADP 38.05 Bye 18 Age 23.6 DS Analysis Villari started his college career as a QB at Michigan before transferring to Syracuse to play TE. Despite the team's poor QB play, Villari was a mainstay as a possession TE who can play in the slot and be a weapon. He also had 17 rushes for 55 yards and a TD this season. He could be a fantasy sleeper on the right team.
20	RJ Maryland R Maryland RK TE81	N/A	18	21.6	12	36	66	128		-38
5yr. Proj 66 10yr. Proj 128 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 21.6 DS Analysis
21	Dallen Bentley D Bentley RK TE82	N/A	18	22.1	11	33	61	119		-39
5yr. Proj 61 10yr. Proj 119 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.1 DS Analysis
22	Jaren Kanak J Kanak RK TE84	N/A	18	22	10	31	56	109		-39
5yr. Proj 56 10yr. Proj 109 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22 DS Analysis
23	Miles Kitselman M Kitselman RK TE83	N/A	18	23.3	10	33	56	103		-39
5yr. Proj 56 10yr. Proj 103 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.3 DS Analysis
24	Khalil Dinkins K Dinkins RK TE86	N/A	18	22.7	9	30	51	95		-40
5yr. Proj 51 10yr. Proj 95 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.7 DS Analysis
25	Bauer Sharp B Sharp RK TE87	N/A	18	22.8	9	27	46	86		-40
5yr. Proj 46 10yr. Proj 86 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.8 DS Analysis

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