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After setting career highs in 2023 with receptions (81), receiving yards (882), and touchdowns (6), expectations were high for him heading into 2024. However, a knee injury cut his campaign short, and he played in just 11 games. Still, the production was there: he caught 64 passes for 505 yards and 5 touchdowns, averaging 13.5 PPR fantasy points per game, ranking 4th among tight ends. His targets per game (8.8) and target-per-route rate (23.4%) were both high for the position. While there is quarterback uncertainty in Cleveland, the coaching staff's consistent use of the tight end position and Njoku's established role provide a reliable floor. His ADP has taken a hit due to the shortened 2024 season, but we see that as an opportunity to get some value at a very thin position. Draft him in the TE 7-8 range and hope for even better dividends.
A foot injury sidelined Henry for the final game of the 2024 regular season, but Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald relays that the tight end wasn't among the players limited at Wednesday's session. Henry, who recorded a receiving line of 66/674/2 on 97 targets in 16 games last season, is back for his fifth year with New England and is set to maintain his role as the top pass-catching option in a TE corps that also features fellow returnee Austin Hooper, who notched 45 catches in 2024.
Engram should be a full participant during training camp and probably will have an important role in the passing game this season if he can stay healthy. He should see a good amount of targets each game and could be a low-end No. 1 tight end in most fantasy leagues.
Loveland remains sidelined due to the shoulder surgery he underwent in January to address a right Type V AC Joint dislocation. The injury prevented him from working out at the combine and participating in rookie minicamp, so the next major checkpoint for Loveland's recovery will be mandatory minicamp from June 3-5, at which time he's expected to increase his participation level. All expectations remain that the rookie No. 10 overall pick will be a full-go for training camp. Once he's healthy, Loveland's draft capital and rare pass-catching ability should allow him to quickly emerge as one of Chicago's top targets, though it's difficult to project exactly how looks from Caleb Williams (wrist) will be distributed between him, DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and Luther Burden (undisclosed).
Jordan deserves some consideration as a late-round Fantasy sleeper. The tight end was barely a blip on the Fantasy radar as a rookie, but he did manage at least 9.0 PPR points in half of his four games with Davis Mills toward the end of the year. That hints at something that can be built upon. Chances are you won't draft Jordan unless you're in a TE-premium league and in Round 13-plus, but he's worth keeping in mind in case you need a tight end during the season.
Taysom Hill is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in Week 13 of the previous season, which could make it difficult for him to be ready for the start of the 2025 season and impact his fantasy value. Hill's value lies in his versatility and involvement in the Saints' offense as a "Swiss-Army Knife" type player. This includes rushing, receiving, and occasionally passing. In 2024, despite playing in only 8 games, he saw increased offensive snaps and was used in various ways, demonstrating his potential under a new offensive coordinator. He qualifies as a tight end in most fantasy leagues, making him a unique player at a position where consistent fantasy production is often hard to find. Hill's ability to contribute in multiple areas gives him high-ceiling potential, but his lack of a consistent role and injury concerns make him a boom-or-bust fantasy option.