TE Rankings After the Draft: A New Tier 1

The tight end position in fantasy football just got deeper. The draft shook up landing spots, and the tier structure has shifted.

Tier 1: The Elite

Brock Bowers is the clear TE1. In truly healthy games he averaged 16.7 PPR FPPG in 2025. The Raiders' WR room is Dont'e Thornton, Jalen Nailor, and Jaco Bech. With Kubiak, Cousins, and an upgraded OL, 150+ targets is realistic.

Trey McBride remains elite. He hit 300+ PPR points in 2025, joining Andrews (2021), Kelce (2020), and Gronk (2011) in that exclusive club.

Tier 2: The Breakout Candidates

Tucker Kraft was tied for TE1 in fantasy PPG through weeks 1–8 before injury. The ceiling is the best TE in football. Buy the injury dip while Loveland, Fannin, and Warren steal the show in drafts.

Oronde Gadsden had one of the most impressive rookie TE seasons ever. With the Chargers getting McDaniel as OC and the OL healthy, the year-two jump could be massive.

Eli Stowers is a new entrant. His combine was historic: 45.5 vertical (new TE record), 11-3 broad jump, 4.51 40. Back-to-back 639+ receiving yard seasons and the Mackey Award. Perfect fit in Philly's TE-heavy scheme.

Tier 3: The Value Plays

Mark Andrews continues to be undervalued. The Ravens didn't add a TE in the first three rounds. Dallas Goedert has real competition now with Stowers but still has the starting job. Harold Fannin is the dynasty stash with the highest ceiling in this tier.

– Alex