Fantasy Football Rankings: TEs – 21-45

Kyle Pitts, TE, Falcons. Bye: .

Kyle Pitts is deemed to be a mega bust by some, but he’s posted some great numbers at times. He was hot down the stretch and is now a free agent.

Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs. Bye: .

Travis Kelce seems likely to retire so he can concentrate on his sham wedding.

Pat Freiermuth, TE, Steelers. Bye: .

Pat Freiermuth was inconsistent last year because he shared targets with two other tight ends.

Darren Waller, TE, Dolphins. Bye: .

Darren Waller was once a 1,000-yard receiving tight end, but he’s now 34 and injury-prone.

Dalton Schultz, TE, Texans. Bye: .

Dalton Schultz saw a decline in production prior to last year, but had a big 2025. He could repeat that in 2026.

David Njoku, TE, Browns. Bye: .

David Njoku took a back seat to Harold Fannin last year. He’s now entering free agency.

Noah Gray, TE, Chiefs. Bye: .

Noah Gray is worth drafting if Travis Kelce retires, assuming the Chiefs don’t add another talented tight end.

George Kittle tore his Achilles, so Jake Tonges should have some big games to start the year.

Cade Otton, TE, Buccaneers. Bye: .

Cade Otton tied his career high in receptions last year, but there are a lot of mouths to feed in Tampa Bay.

Isaiah Likely, TE, Ravens. Bye: .

Isaiah Likely didn’t have the monster year everyone anticipated. Perhaps he’ll play better on a new team.

Chig Okonkwo, TE, Titans. Bye: .

Chig Okonkwo is coming off a decent season, considering that he was working with a rookie quarterback.

Colby Parkinson, TE, Rams. Bye: .

Colby Parkinson was the primary tight end of all the tight ends the Rams used last year.

Mike Gesicki, TE, Bengals. Bye: .

Mike Gesicki is the direct backup behind Tee Higgins. Pick him up if Higgins gets hurt.

Jonnu Smith, TE, Steelers. Bye: .

Jonnu Smith had a breakout season for the Dolphins in 2024, but billionaire Arthur Smith couldn’t quite figure out how to use him in Pittsburgh.

Grant Calcaterra, TE, Eagles. Bye: .

Grant Calcaterra should be drafted if Dallas Goedert leaves via free agency.

Dawson Knox, TE, Bills. Bye: .

Dawson Knox is just an afterthought in Buffalo’s offense with Dalton Kincaid there, but he’ll sometimes have a big game.

Mason Taylor, TE, Jets. Bye: .

Mason Taylor is a very athletic tight end with promise, but he’ll need better quarterbacking to reach his potential.

Tyler Higbee, TE, Rams. Bye: .

Tyler Higbee shared targets with three other tight ends last year. He’s now a free agent.

Evan Engram, TE, Broncos. Bye: .

Evan Engram had some nice games in 2025, but largely didn’t play most snaps and wasn’t a factor in the red zone.

Michael Mayer, TE, Raiders. Bye: .

Michael Mayer was used often in two-tight end formations late in the year. We’ll see if the Raiders run more of that.

Elijah Arroyo, TE, Seahawks. Bye: .

Elijah Arroyo had some buzz heading into 2025, but he played behind A.J. Barner.

Ja’Tavion Sanders showed some major potential at times in his first two years.

Cole Kmet, TE, Bears. Bye: .

Cole Kmet saw a sharp decline in production because of Colston Loveland’s presence.

Taysom Hill, TE, Saints. Bye: .

It’s likely that Taysom Hill retires or leaves New Orleans this offseason.