2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Tight End

7/29/25: 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. Klare received a high grade from NFL team’s advance scouts.

<> 7/29/25: Gyllenborg impressed NFL advance scouts, and they gave him a favorable ranking among the 2026 tight end prospects. In 2024, Gyllenborg caught 30 passes for 425 yards with three touchdowns. Gyllenborg has good size, speed, and athleticism to be a potential three-down starter in the NFL.

7/29/25: 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.

<> 7/29/25: Endries was a capable receiving tight end for Cal over the past two seasons. In 2023, he had a strong debut with 35 catches for 407 yards and two touchdowns. In his second season, he was even better with 56 receptions for 623 yards and two touchdowns. Endries is a dangerous receiving tight end who could rise if he performs well as a blocker. It will be interesting to see how Endries plays at Texas.

<> 7/29/25: Royer had a productive 2024 season and showed next-level ability. He caught 50 passes for 522 yards and three touchdowns. Royer has the potential to be a riser if he can show blocking ability as well as being able to make plays in the passing game.

<> 7/29/25: Joly lacks some size for the NFL, but he showed dangerous receiving ability with the Wolfpack. In 2024, he caught 43 passes for 661 yards with four touchdowns. The previous season, he caught 56 passes for 578 yards and two scores. Joly has to show the ability to pass protect and block the c-gap to rise for the 2026 NFL Draft.

7/29/25: 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.

7/29/25: 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.

7/29/25: 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.

7/29/25: Despite Alabama having an inconsistent passing offense, Cuevas flashed some ability for the Crimson Tide in 2024 while catching 16 passes for 218 yards and a touchdown. He played at Washington in 2023 (4-164-1), but had a big season at Cal Poly before that with 57 catches for 622 yards and six touchdowns.

<> 7/29/25: Michigan’s passing offense was underwhelming in 2024, and that hurt the production of a lot of their players, including Klein. He caught 13 passes for 108 yards, but he has the upside to climb as the replacement for Colston Loveland.

<> 7/29/25: After starting out his career at Texas A&M, Stowers had a breakout season for Vanderbilt in 2024, recording 49 catches for 638 yards and five touchdowns. He has receiving ability but could stand to get stronger as a blocker for the NFL.

<> 7/29/25: Carter lacks some size, but he has quickness and athleticism as a potential F (receiving) tight end. In 2024 at Louisiana, he caught 48 passes for 689 yards and four touchdowns. Carter will need to show blocking ability to help himself with pro evaluators.

<> 7/29/25: Raridon is a big tight end who is a solid blocker. He projects as having Y tight end ability for the NFL. Raridon is not natural as a receiver, but he has some testing ability and could rise given his measurables. In 2024, Raridon had only 11 catches for 90 yards and two touchdowns. He needs to improve his receiving production in 2025.

<> 7/29/25: Sharp was a solid contributor for the Tigers in 2024, catching 42 passes for 324 yards and two touchdowns. He is a solid player, but could have some limitations for the NFL. Even if Sharp doesn’t show more development and upside, he could be a solid backup and rotational tight end candidate for the next level.