Fantasy Football Rankings: TEs – 21-45

Cade Otton, TE, Buccaneers. Bye: 11.

Cade Otton had an issue with drops, but he was productive last year.

Isaiah Likely, TE, Ravens. Bye: 14.

Isaiah Likely must be owned if Mark Andrews gets hurt. He’s not rosterable otherwise.

Hunter Henry, TE, Patriots. Bye: 14.

Hunter Henry had a slow start to his 2023 season, but caught plenty of touchdowns toward the end.

Luke Musgrave, TE, Packers. Bye: 10.

Luke Musgrave was the Packers’ primary tight end until he got injured and Tucker Kraft played very well in his place.

Noah Gray, TE, Chiefs. Bye: 6.

Noah Gray is worth adding in the event of a Travis Kelce injury.

Darren Waller, TE, Giants. Bye: 11.

Darren Waller turns 32 at the start of the season. He hasn’t played more than 12 games in a year since 2020. Waller has not been attending OTAs. These are voluntary, but Waller has been pondering retirement. Even if he ends up playing this year, he could perform like someone who has one foot out the door. I would not draft him in a normal league.

Jonnu Smith, TE, Dolphins. Bye: 6.

Jonnu Smith was productive last year. He could be relatively productive in Miami.

Tucker Kraft, TE, Packers. Bye: 10.

Tucker Kraft took over for an injured Luke Musgrave last season and was arguably better than him.

Gerald Everett, TE, Bears. Bye: 7.

Gerald Everett had a decent 2023 season, but he’s now on the Bears where he’ll be buried behind numerous players.

Tyler Higbee, TE, Rams. Bye: 6.

The emergence of Puka Nacua caused Tyler Higbee to take a big hit in 2023. He suffered a crushing injury in the playoffs.

Noah Fant, TE, Seahawks. Bye: 10.

Noah Fant lost snaps with the Seahawks running more three-receiver sets.

Kylen Granson, TE, Colts. Bye: 14.

The Colts deploy a million tight ends, so it’s impossible to guess which one will be the best.

Logan Thomas, TE, Redskins. Bye: 14.

Logan Thomas had his best year since his 2021 injury. He turns 33 this summer, however. He’s currently a free agent.

Zach Ertz, TE, Redskins. Bye: 14.

Zach Ertz will turn 34 during the 2024 season, so there’s not much left in the tank.

Dawson Knox, TE, Bills. Bye: 12.

Dawson Knox is just an afterthought in Buffalo’s offense with Dalton Kincaid there.

Hayden Hurst, TE, Panthers. Bye: 11.

Hayden Hurst was a huge bust signing.

Tanner Hudson, TE, Bengals. Bye: 12.

The Bengals signed Irv Smith Jr. last offseason, but Tanner Hudson became the primary receiving tight end. Hudson is a fine player, but the Bengals drafted two players who could supplant him.

Harrison Bryant, TE, Browns. Bye: 10.

Harrison Bryant once had plenty of potential, but hasn’t done anything with his career. He’s worth adding if David Njoku gets hurt.

Durham Smythe, TE, Dolphins. Bye: 6.

Durham Smythe should only be owned if one of Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle gets injured.

Michael Mayer, TE, Raiders. Bye: 10.

Michael Mayer was a huge disappointment compared to the other rookie tight ends, and there’s no hope now with Brock Bowers joining the team.

Darnell Washington, TE, Steelers. Bye: 9.

Darnell Washington is an extremely gifted tight end, but several teams flunked him medically, so he could have lots of trouble staying healthy.

Mike Gesicki, TE, Patriots. Bye: 14.

Mike Gesicki was barely a factor the past two years, even when Hunter Henry missed time.

Greg Dulcich, TE, Broncos. Bye: 14.

Greg Dulcich barely played last year due to injury, but didn’t seem to be in favor with Sean Payton.

Donald Parham, TE, Chargers. Bye: 5.

Donald Parham has a chance to be the Chargers’ starting tight end with Gerald Everett leaving via free agency.