GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 31: Tyler Warren #44 of the Penn State Nittany Lions catches a pass for a touchdown over Ty Benefield #0 of the Boise State Broncos during the third quarter in the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
1. Tyler Warren, Penn State: Incredibly productive do-it-all weapon with strong hands and great tackle-breaking ability after the catch.
2. Colston Loveland, Michigan
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan tight end Colston Loveland (TE15) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images
If you could build a tight end in a lab, it would look and play like Colston Loveland
3. Harold Fannin Jr, Bowling Green
Jan 29, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; National team tight end Harold Fannin Jr. of Bowling Green (44) talks with media members after Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
Smooth athlete who was a cheat code in the MAC but also produced against P4 opponents.
4. Elijah Arroyo, Miami
Oct 26, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end Elijah Arroyo (8) runs with the football against the Florida State Seminoles during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Modern-day tight end whose athleticism will allow him to create mismatches from different alignments.
5. Mason Taylor, LSU
Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; LSU tight end Mason Taylor (TE20) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Savvy against zone coverage with solid hands, but his limitations as a run-blocker may scare some teams away.
6. Oronde Gadsden III, Syracuse
Nov 23, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange tight end Oronde Gadsden II (19) is tackled by Connecticut Huskies defensive back Lee Molette III (21) after making a catch in the first quarter at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
Elite athlete at the position who can be a matchup nightmare in an offense that knows how to utilize him.
7. Gunnar Helm, Texas
Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas tight end Gunnar Helm (TE12) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Possession tight end with great hands and deceptive after-the-catch ability who can come in and play this role right away in the NFL.
8. Terrance Ferguson, Oregon
Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson (TE08) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Versatile offensive weapon who flashed the most athleticism out of any tight end at the combine.
9. Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame
Tight end Mitchell Evans during Notre Dame football’s Pro Day at Irish Athletic Center on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in South Bend.
Was Notre Dame’s best receiving weapon in 2023 until he suffered a season-ending injury and never quite found that form in 2024. If he can get back to 2023 Mitchell Evans, he can be a great pro.
10. Jake Briningstool, Clemson
Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Clemson tight end Jake Briningstool (TE03) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Reliable possession tight end who is particularly effective in the red zone.
