Dynasty TE Premium Superflex 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 3
1	Kenyon Sadiq K Sadiq RK TE7	7.02	18	20.9	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 weapon.	35
5yr. Proj 1015 10yr. Proj 2059 ADP 7.02 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 TE23	9.06	18	22.8	120	422	720	1,338	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.	9
5yr. Proj 720 10yr. Proj 1338 ADP 9.06 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.

Tier 8
3	Max Klare M Klare RK TE32	15.07	18	22.6	115	368	675	1,313	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.	4
5yr. Proj 675 10yr. Proj 1313 ADP 15.07 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 9
4	Michael Trigg M Trigg RK TE38	N/A	18	23.6	107	369	597	1,071	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.	-3
5yr. Proj 597 10yr. Proj 1071 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 10
5	Sam Roush S Roush RK TE43	31.07	18	22.7	86	310	569	1,106	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 569 10yr. Proj 1106 ADP 31.07 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	Tanner Koziol T Koziol RK TE44	N/A	18	23	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.	-10
5yr. Proj 548 10yr. Proj 1019 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.
7	Marlin Klein M Klein RK TE46	22.08	18	23.3	88	297	506	940	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.	-14
5yr. Proj 506 10yr. Proj 940 ADP 22.08 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.
Tier 11
8	Justin Joly J Joly RK TE47	N/A	18	22.6	87	293	500	929	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.	-14
5yr. Proj 500 10yr. Proj 929 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.
9	Jack Endries J Endries RK TE48	17.06	18	21.7	87	269	494	962	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.	-15
5yr. Proj 494 10yr. Proj 962 ADP 17.06 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.
10	Oscar Delp O Delp RK TE50	22.12	18	22.5	85	255	468	910	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.	-18
5yr. Proj 468 10yr. Proj 910 ADP 22.12 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.
Tier 12
11	Joe Royer J Royer RK TE52	N/A	18	21.9	81	243	446	867	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.	-20
5yr. Proj 446 10yr. Proj 867 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 TE54	31.03	18	22.3	75	224	412	801	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.	-24
5yr. Proj 412 10yr. Proj 801 ADP 31.03 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	33.05	18	23	72	231	393	731	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.	-25
5yr. Proj 393 10yr. Proj 731 ADP 33.05 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 13
14	Lake McRee L McRee RK TE59	33.01	18	23.4	68	218	371	690	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.	-28
5yr. Proj 371 10yr. Proj 690 ADP 33.01 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 14
15	Riley Nowakowski R Nowakowski RK TE62	N/A	18	24	41	207	335	600	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.	-33
5yr. Proj 335 10yr. Proj 600 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 TE66	N/A	18	23	33	173	296	549	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.	-37
5yr. Proj 296 10yr. Proj 549 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.
Tier 15
17	Matthew Hibner M Hibner RK TE69	44.08	18	23.9	33	165	267	479	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.	-40
5yr. Proj 267 10yr. Proj 479 ADP 44.08 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.
18	Nate Boerkircher N Boerkircher RK TE74	31.12	18	24.4	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.	-45
5yr. Proj 193 10yr. Proj 345 ADP 31.12 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.
19	RJ Maryland R Maryland RK TE76	N/A	18	21.6	36	107	197	383		-46
5yr. Proj 197 10yr. Proj 383 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 21.6 DS Analysis
20	Dallen Bentley D Bentley RK TE77	N/A	18	22.1	33	100	183	356		-48
5yr. Proj 183 10yr. Proj 356 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.1 DS Analysis
21	Jaren Kanak J Kanak RK TE81	N/A	18	22	31	92	169	328		-50
5yr. Proj 169 10yr. Proj 328 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22 DS Analysis
22	Miles Kitselman M Kitselman RK TE80	N/A	18	23.3	31	98	167	310		-50
5yr. Proj 167 10yr. Proj 310 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.3 DS Analysis
23	Khalil Dinkins K Dinkins RK TE82	N/A	18	22.7	28	90	153	284		-51
5yr. Proj 153 10yr. Proj 284 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.7 DS Analysis
24	Bauer Sharp B Sharp RK TE84	N/A	18	22.8	26	82	139	259		-52
5yr. Proj 139 10yr. Proj 259 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.8 DS Analysis
25	Dae'Quan Wright D Wright RK TE85	N/A	18	22.3	26	77	141	274		-52
5yr. Proj 141 10yr. Proj 274 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.3 DS Analysis

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