Fantasy Football Rankings: TEs – 21-45

Isaiah Likely, TE, Ravens. Bye: .

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

Pat Freiermuth, TE, Steelers. Bye: .

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: .

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: .

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: .

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: .

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

Kyle Pitts, TE, Falcons. Bye: .

Kyle Pitts is deemed to be a mega bust by some, but he’s posted some great numbers at times. He was hot down the stretch and is now a free agent.

Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs. Bye: .

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

Mason Taylor, TE, Jets. Bye: .

Mason Taylor is a very athletic tight end with promise, but he’ll need better quarterbacking to reach his potential.

Jake Tonges, TE, 49ers. Bye: .

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

Mike Gesicki, TE, Bengals. Bye: .

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

Darren Waller, TE, Dolphins. Bye: .

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

Jonnu Smith, TE, Steelers. Bye: .

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.

Grant Calcaterra, TE, Eagles. Bye: .

Grant Calcaterra should be picked up if Dallas Goedert gets hurt.

David Njoku, TE, Browns. Bye: .

David Njoku took a back seat to Harold Fannin last year. He’s now entering free agency.

Noah Gray, TE, Chiefs. Bye: .

Noah Gray was an option with Travis Kelce potentially retiring, but not anymore.

Tyler Higbee, TE, Rams. Bye: .

Tyler Higbee shared targets with three other tight ends last year. He’s now a free agent.

Evan Engram, TE, Broncos. Bye: .

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

Michael Mayer, TE, Raiders. Bye: .

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

Theo Johnson, TE, Giants. Bye: .

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

Luke Musgrave, TE, Packers. Bye: .

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

Elijah Arroyo, TE, Seahawks. Bye: .

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

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

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

Cole Kmet, TE, Bears. Bye: .

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