2027 NFL Draft Prospects: Tight End

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Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst
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The top 2027 Tight End prospects available for the 2027 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2028 prospect. ** – denotes 2029 prospect.

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Jack Velling, TE, Michigan State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 241.
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.
Projected Round (2026): 2-3.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
’25 – Tyler Warren, Penn State
’24 – Brock Bowers, Georgia

2/11/26: In 2025, Velling had 36 catches for 359 yards and three touchdowns. 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.

Benjamin Brahmer, TE, Penn State
Height: 6-7. Weight: 255.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2027): 2-4.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Max Klare, Ohio State
’25 – Colston Loveland, Michigan
’24 – Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas

<> 2/11/26: 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.

Hunter Welcing, TE, Ohio State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 250.
Projected 40 Time: 4.62.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Oscar Delp, Georgia
’25 – Elijah Arroyo, Miami
’24 – Theo Johnson, Penn State

<> 2/11/26: 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.

Hayden Hansen, TE, Florida
Height: 6-8. Weight: 267.
Projected 40 Time: 4.75.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Joe Royer, Cincinnati
’25 – Mason Taylor, LSU
’24 – Ben Sinnott, Kansas State

2/11/26: In 2025, 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.

Dorian Thomas, TE, California
Height: 6-4. Weight: 239.
Projected 40 Time: 4.62.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Sam Roush, Stanford
’25 – Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
’24 – Cade Stover, Ohio State

<> 2/11/26: 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.