2027 NFL Draft Prospects: Tight End

<> 11/4/26: Green has 19 receptions for 272 yards and a touchdown in 2026. In some of the early games, he had some underwhelming blocks but also helped spring his back for a touchdown run versus Clemson. Green suffered a lower leg injury on Sep. 19 versus Ole Miss. He has been out of action since then but is projected to return in November.

Green flashed dynamic receiving ability as a sophomore, hauling in 33 passes for 433 yards with seven touchdowns. Green has surprising speed and fluid athleticism for a big-bodied tight end. He could be a mismatch weapon in the NFL. As a freshman backing up Mason Taylor, Green caught four touchdowns with 101 yards on 13 catches.

<> 11/4/26: In 2026, Johnson has 26 catches for 328 yards and three touchdowns. While Kenyon Sadiq got the most attention, he wasn’t the only talented tight end on the Ducks, as Johnson flashed serious ability. Johnson has quality size and flashed athleticism and speed as a receiver. In 2025, he caught 32 passes for 510 yards and three touchdowns. With Sadiq in the NFL, Johnson could produce more in 2026.

<> 11/4/26: In 2026, Reynolds has 50 receptions for 493 yards and six touchdowns. Reynolds had a decent 2025 season with Penn State, catching 26 passes for 257 yards. After the season, Reynolds followed James Franklin to the Hokies. Reynolds has a good skill set and upside to improve as he gains experience.

11/4/26: Oklahoma has been inconsistent and disappointing on offense, but Beers has played really well. He has shown good route-running, quickness, run-after-the-catch skills, and strong hands. Thus far in 2026, he has 34 catches for 446 yards and four touchdowns. In 2025, Beers had 31 catches for 388 yards and seven touchdowns with Colorado State.

<> 11/4/26: Brahmer has 25 catches for 264 yards and three touchdowns in 2026. Brahmer had a strong 2025 season with Iowa State, catching 37 passes for 446 yards with six touchdowns. Brahmer has good size and is a red zone mismatch problem. After the season, he transferred to Penn State.

<> 11/4/26: Benjamin Brahmer is not the only Nittany Lions tight end that has early-round potential. Team sources say that Rappleyea is very talented and a potential day-two pick as well. Thus far, Rappleyea has 28 catches for 225 yards and three touchdowns. Rappleyea has mismatch size as a receiver, with strength and length to block at the point of attack. Rappleyea is a riser, and he could be in demand in the 2027 NFL Draft.

<> 11/4/26: Carter has 20 receptions for 193 yards and two touchdowns. He has missed some games this season. In 2025, Carter had 55 receptions for 624 yards and five touchdowns. 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.

<> 11/4/26: In three games in 2026, Foley has three catches for 12 yards. Foley has been out an injury. Foley was impressive at Tulsa in 2025, hauling in 37 catches for 528 yards and seven touchdowns. He has good size, receiving ability, and upside. Foley could be a riser.

<> 11/4/26: In 2026, Hasley has 24 catches for 305 yards and a touchdown. In 2025, Hasley caught 40 passes for 454 yards and six touchdowns. He has quality receiving ability and could rise if he shows blocking ability.

<> 11/4/26: In 2026, Luckie has 12 catches for 197 yards and two touchdowns. The Bulldogs have produced a number of good pro tight end prospects in recent years, and Luckie could keep that tradition alive. In 2025, he caught 15 passes for 158 yards and a touchdown while backing up Oscar Delp. Luckie could be a riser in 2026.

<> 11/4/26: In 2026, Rodriguez has 39 catches for 324 yards and three touchdowns. In 2025, Rodriguez caught 23 passes for 310 yards with a touchdown. He has a good skill set and could be a riser for 2027 or 2028.

11/4/26: In 2026, Flanagan has been a solid tight end for Notre Dame, contributing as a blocker and showing some ability to help as a receiver. He has six catches for 48 yards and a touchdown. For the NFL, he could fit as a backup Y tight end.

<> 11/4/26: In 2026, Ohrstrom has 14 catches for 165 yards and four touchdowns. Ohrstrom flashed enough ability in 2025 to land a spot on NFL team’s preseason watch list. He caught 19 passes for 168 yards and a touchdown while playing with Texas A&M. He was a backup with the Aggies the previous three seasons.

<> 11/4/26: In 2026, Norfleet has 10 catches for 92 yards and a touchdown. Norfleet has two catches for 13 yards. In 2025, Norfleet caught 31 passes for 254 yards and five touchdowns. He stayed consistent with the previous season when he caught 26 passes for 235 yards with two touchdowns. Norfleet was a solid run blocker as well.

<> 11/4/26: In 2026, Masunas has three catches for 37 yards. Masunas was a solid contributor for Michigan State in 2025, hauling in 19 passes for 232 yards with three touchdowns. He is capable of producing more, and he could get more opportunities with Texas in 2026.

<> 11/4/26: In 2026, Clarke has 18 catches for 273 yards with two touchdowns. He has good size and could function as a Y tight end in the NFL. In 2025, Clarke had 30 catches for 483 yards and six scores for the Owls.

<> 11/4/26: In 2026, Finley has 41 catches for 477 yards and five touchdowns. Finley has been a solid tight end for the Bulldogs over the past two seasons. In 2025, he caught 38 passes for 444 yards. The previous season, he had 25 receptions for 314 yards and two scores. Finley is a sleeper who has some ability.

<> 11/4/26: In 2026, Welcing has one catch for four yards. He hasn’t played since Sep. 26. At Northwestern, Welching caught 28 passes for 296 yards with two touchdowns. Welcing’s production could rise as the replacement for Max Klare at Ohio State.

11/4/26: Hansen has seven catches for 84 yards and a touchdown. In 2025 with the Florida Gators, Hansen caught 30 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns. He has the upside to produce more. 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 2026. Hansen is a big tight end who could be a potential Y tight end for the next level.

<> 11/4/26: Burkle got injured in September and missed time. In 2026, he has six catches for 65 yards. In 2025 with Iowa State, Burkle caught 26 passes for 302 yards with a touchdown. After the season, he transferred to Penn State. He will form a nice tight end tandem with the Nittany Lions. Burkle had 26 catches for 296 yards and one touchdown.

<> 11/4/26: In 2026, Thomas has two catches for 14 yards. He has only played in three games and has been out since Oct. 10. Thomas had a good 2025 season with New Mexico, hauling in 56 passes for 560 yards and four touchdowns. After the season, he transferred to Cal.

<> 11/4/26: In 2026, Boardingham has seven catches for 65 yards and a touchdown. In 2025, Boardingham had 18 catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns with Bowling Green. He transferred to Auburn for the 2026 season. 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.