2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Tight End

12/28/24: Velling had 36 receptions for 411 yards and one touchdown in 2024. In 2023, Velling was a nice contributor for Oregon State. Velling flashed some receiving ability, catching 29 passes for 438 yards with eight touchdowns. Velling will need to show that he can pass protect and block the c-gap to rise.

12/28/24: Klare was a dangerous receiver for Purdue in 2024 hauling in 51 receptions for 685 yards and four touchdowns. After the season, he transferred to Ohio State.

12/28/24: Delp had 19 receptions for 230 yards and four touchdowns. While Brock Bowers was the star, Delp had a breakout year for the Bulldogs in 2023. During Bowers injury, Delp filled in well and flashed in other games with Bowers. Delp totaled 24 catches for 284 yards and three touchdowns. His production should rise as the feature tight end with Bowers in the NFL.

12/28/24: Hansen had 15 receptions for 207 yards and a touchdown in 2024. Hansen has a good skill set and could be a player to watch in 2025. He had 12 catches for 150 yards and two touchdowns. Hansen is a big tight end who could be a potential Y tight end for the next level.

12/28/24: Boardingham had 18 catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns in 2024 with Florida. Boardingham flashed some receiving ability as a redshirt freshman and he could be a riser with his ability to make plays in the passing game. In 2023, Boardingham caught 26 passes for 289 yards and four touchdowns. Boardingham has to show the ability to pass protect and block the c-gap in order to be a rising prospect for the NFL.