2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Tight End

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Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst
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The top 2026 Tight End prospects available for the 2026 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2027 prospect. ** – denotes 2028 prospect.

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Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Height: 6-5. Weight: 245.
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.

7/1/24: Loveland made a lot of clutch catches during his sophomore season in 2023, hauling in 45 passes for 649 yards and four touchdowns. On top of being a receiving threat, he flashed some ability to contribute as a blocker. As a freshman, Loveland notched 16 catches for 235 yards and two touchdowns.

Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
Height: 6-5. Weight: 245.
Projected 40 Time: 4.59.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.

7/1/24: 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.

Jack Velling, TE, Oregon State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 241.
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.

7/1/24: In 2023, Velling was a nice contributor for the Beavers. 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 in 2024.

Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
Height: 6-5. Weight: 245.
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.

7/1/24: Taylor was an instant contributor as a freshman and provided some clutch plays for the Tigers. In his debut season, he had 38 receptions for 414 yards and three touchdowns. Taylor has a good natural build, impressive speed, and athleticism. In 2023 he had 36 catches for 348 yards and a touchdown as the Tigers featured their receivers in the passing attack.

Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame
Height: 6-6. Weight: 253.
Projected 40 Time: 4.66.
Projected Round (2025): 2-4.

7/1/24: Evans is a big-bodied tight end with a pro-style development. In 2023 he had 29 receptions for 422 yards and one touchdown. Evans played well as the Irish replacement for Michael Mayer.