Fantasy Football Rankings: TEs – 21-45

Isaiah Likely, TE, Giants. Bye: 8.

Isaiah Likely didn't have the monster year everyone anticipated. Perhaps he'll play better on the Giants.

David Njoku, TE, Chargers. Bye: 7.

David Njoku took a back seat to Harold Fannin last year. He'll now be paired with the best quarterback of his career.

Darren Waller, TE, Panthers. Bye: 5.

Darren Waller was once a 1,000-yard receiving tight end, but he's now 34 and injury-prone.

Dalton Schultz, TE, Texans. Bye: 8.

Dalton Schultz saw a decline in production prior to last year, but had a big 2025. He could repeat that in 2026.

Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Jets. Bye: 13.

Kenyon Sadiq is a very athletic tight end who will be a reliable intermediate weapon for Geno Smith.

Terrance Ferguson, TE, Rams. Bye: 11.

Terrance Ferguson could have a big second season. He's so athletic that he's almost like a receiver.

Pat Freiermuth, TE, Steelers. Bye: 9.

Pat Freiermuth was inconsistent last year because he shared targets with two other tight ends. Jonnu Smith is now gone,

Dawson Knox, TE, Bills. Bye: 7.

Dawson Knox is just an afterthought in Buffalo's offense with Dalton Kincaid there, but he'll sometimes have a big game.

George Kittle, TE, 49ers. Bye: 8.

George Kittle's age (33) was already becoming a concern, and now he's coming off a torn Achilles he suffered in January.

Cade Otton, TE, Buccaneers. Bye: 10.

Cade Otton tied his career high in receptions last year, but there were a lot of mouths to feed in Tampa Bay. Things will be better for Otton with Mike Evans gone.

Colby Parkinson, TE, Rams. Bye: 11.

Colby Parkinson was the primary tight end of all the tight ends the Rams used last year.

Eli Stowers, TE, Eagles. Bye: 10.

Eli Stowers is an elite athlete. His stock will soar once Dallas Goedert leaves the team.

Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs. Bye: 5.

Travis Kelce seemed likely to retire so he could concentrate on his sham wedding, but he decided to return to the team.

Jake Tonges, TE, 49ers. Bye: 8.

George Kittle tore his Achilles, so Jake Tonges should have some big games to start the year.

Mike Gesicki, TE, Bengals. Bye: 6.

Mike Gesicki is the direct backup behind Tee Higgins. Pick him up if Higgins gets hurt.

Mason Taylor, TE, Jets. Bye: 13.

Mason Taylor is a very athletic tight end with promise, but he'll be splitting targets with Kenyon Sadiq.

Jonnu Smith, TE, Steelers. Bye: 9.

Jonnu Smith had a breakout season for the Dolphins in 2024, but billionaire Arthur Smith couldn't quite figure out how to use him in Pittsburgh.

Michael Mayer, TE, Raiders. Bye: 13.

Michael Mayer was used often in two-tight end formations late in the year. We'll see if the Raiders run more of that.

Oronde Gadsden, TE, Chargers. Bye: 7.

Oronde Gadsden continues to run with the backups. He was the primary tight end in the Chargers' offense last year, but that's not going to be the case if the preseason is any indication. Gadsden isn't even playing well with the reserves. He dropped a pass in this game.

Evan Engram, TE, Broncos. Bye: 10.

Evan Engram had some nice games in 2025, but largely didn't play most snaps and wasn't a factor in the red zone.

Theo Johnson, TE, Giants. Bye: 8.

Theo Johnson is an athletic tight end with plenty of upside, but that upside took a hit with Isaiah Likely joining the team.

Elijah Arroyo, TE, Seahawks. Bye: 11.

Elijah Arroyo had some buzz heading into 2025, but he played behind A.J. Barner.

Cole Kmet, TE, Bears. Bye: 10.

Cole Kmet saw a sharp decline in production because of Colston Loveland's presence.

Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Panthers. Bye: 5.

Ja'Tavion Sanders showed some major potential at times in his first two years.