Dynasty TE Premium Rookie TE Rankings 2026 (Tight End)

Updated on Tue, 31 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	170	589	1,015	2,059	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.	43
5yr. Proj 1015 10yr. Proj 2059 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 6
2	Eli Stowers E Stowers RK TE14	10.11	18	22.9	135	459	783	1,455	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 783 10yr. Proj 1455 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 9
3	Max Klare M Klare RK TE36	19.03	18	22.7	115	353	603	1,120	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.	-13
5yr. Proj 603 10yr. Proj 1120 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.
4	Michael Trigg M Trigg RK TE37	19.10	18	23.8	107	369	597	1,071	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.	-14
5yr. Proj 597 10yr. Proj 1071 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.
Tier 10
5	Tanner Koziol T Koziol RK TE41	N/A	18	23.2	86	322	548	1,019	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.	-24
5yr. Proj 548 10yr. Proj 1019 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.
6	Sam Roush S Roush RK TE43	367.07	18	22.8	86	295	504	936	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.	-29
5yr. Proj 504 10yr. Proj 936 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.
Tier 12
7	Justin Joly J Joly RK TE51	363.09	18	22.7	87	217	370	687	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.	-48
5yr. Proj 370 10yr. Proj 687 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 13
8	Oscar Delp O Delp RK TE53	367.09	18	22.6	85	202	344	639	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.	-52
5yr. Proj 344 10yr. Proj 639 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 TE54	24.03	18	21.8	87	186	342	664	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.	-53
5yr. Proj 342 10yr. Proj 664 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 14
10	Joe Royer J Royer RK TE63	N/A	18	22.1	81	135	248	483	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.	-67
5yr. Proj 248 10yr. Proj 483 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.
Tier 15
11	Marlin Klein M Klein RK TE68	368.07	18	23.5	88	127	205	367	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.	-72
5yr. Proj 205 10yr. Proj 367 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	John Michael Gyllenborg J Gyllenborg RK TE70	366.03	18	23.1	72	115	195	363	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.	-75
5yr. Proj 195 10yr. Proj 363 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.
13	Nate Boerkircher N Boerkircher RK TE71	368.11	18	24.5	61	119	193	345	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.	-76
5yr. Proj 193 10yr. Proj 345 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.
14	RJ Maryland R Maryland RK TE74	N/A	18	21.7	36	108	199	386	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.	-78
5yr. Proj 199 10yr. Proj 386 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.
15	Dallen Bentley D Bentley RK TE77	N/A	18	22.3	33	56	102	199	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.	-91
5yr. Proj 102 10yr. Proj 199 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.3 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.
16	Lake McRee L McRee RK TE79	369.03	18	23.5	68	21	35	62	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.	-98
5yr. Proj 35 10yr. Proj 62 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.
17	Eli Raridon E Raridon RK TE80	N/A	18	22.1	0	39	72	140		-98
5yr. Proj 72 10yr. Proj 140 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.1 DS Analysis
18	Josh Cuevas J Cuevas RK TE81	369.12	18	22.5	75	17	19	30	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.	-100
5yr. Proj 19 10yr. Proj 30 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.
19	Matthew Hibner M Hibner RK TE82	367.05	18	24	33	27	43	78	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.	-100
5yr. Proj 43 10yr. Proj 78 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.
20	Riley Nowakowski R Nowakowski RK TE83	N/A	18	24.1	41	24	27	41	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.	-101
5yr. Proj 27 10yr. Proj 41 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	Max Bredeson M Bredeson RK TE84	N/A	18	23.4	15	25	42	78	Bredeson likely will play a FB/H-Back role in the NFL which may make him unusable for fantasy. He is a blocker first who catches the occasional pass.	-102
5yr. Proj 42 10yr. Proj 78 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.4 DS Analysis Bredeson likely will play a FB/H-Back role in the NFL which may make him unusable for fantasy. He is a blocker first who catches the occasional pass.
22	Bauer Sharp B Sharp RK TE85	368.06	18	23	26	18	30	56	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.	-102
5yr. Proj 30 10yr. Proj 56 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.
23	Dae'Quan Wright D Wright RK TE86	366.10	18	22.5	26	18	30	56	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.	-102
5yr. Proj 30 10yr. Proj 56 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.
24	Will Kacmarek W Kacmarek RK TE87	N/A	18	23.1	33	15	26	49	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.	-102
5yr. Proj 26 10yr. Proj 49 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.
25	Jaren Kanak J Kanak RK TE88	N/A	18	22.1	31	14	25	48	Kanak only has one year of TE experience under his belt. He started his career as an LB before transitioning to TE in 2025. He went 44-533-0 despite the unfamiliarity with the position. Kanak has upside as he continues developing.	-103
5yr. Proj 25 10yr. Proj 48 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.1 DS Analysis Kanak only has one year of TE experience under his belt. He started his career as an LB before transitioning to TE in 2025. He went 44-533-0 despite the unfamiliarity with the position. Kanak has upside as he continues developing.

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