2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Tight End

6/12/25: Velling had 36 receptions for 411 yards and one touchdown in 2024. In 2023, Velling was a nice contributor for Oregon State. 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.

6/12/25: Klare was a dangerous receiver for Purdue in 2024, hauling in 51 receptions for 685 yards and four touchdowns. After the season, he transferred to Ohio State.

<> 6/12/25: Endries was a capable receiving tight end for Cal over the past two seasons. In 2023, he had a strong debut with 35 catches for 407 yards and two touchdowns. In his second season, he was even better with 56 receptions for 623 yards and two touchdowns. Endries is a dangerous receiving tight end who could rise if he performs well as a blocker. It will be interesting to see how Endries plays at Texas.

6/12/25: Delp had 19 receptions for 230 yards and four touchdowns. 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.

6/12/25: 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 2025. He had 12 catches for 150 yards and two touchdowns. Hansen is a big tight end who could be a potential Y tight end for the next level.

6/12/25: 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.

6/12/25: Despite Alabama having an inconsistent passing offense, Cuevas flashed some ability for the Crimson Tide in 2024 while catching 16 passes for 218 yards and a touchdown. He played at Washington in 2023 (4-164-1), but had a big season at Cal Poly before that with 57 catches for 622 yards and six touchdowns.

<> 6/12/25: Michigan’s passing offense was underwhelming in 2024, and that hurt the production of a lot of their players, including Klein. He caught 13 passes for 108 yards, but he has the upside to climb as the replacement for Colston Loveland.

<> 6/12/25: After starting out his career at Texas A&M, Stowers had a breakout season for Vanderbilt in 2024, recording 49 catches for 638 yards and five touchdowns. He has receiving ability but could stand to get stronger as a blocker for the NFL.

<> 6/12/25: 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.