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Drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round, his primary NFL role is as an in-line, blocking tight end. Throughout his collegiate career at Ohio and Ohio State, Kacmarek was utilized heavily as an extra offensive lineman. He recorded only 65 receptions for 761 yards and four touchdowns over five seasons. Even when on the field in multi-tight-end sets, he is not known as a dynamic pass-catcher, separation-maker, or a threat to gain significant yards after the catch. He operates primarily as a underneath check-down option. While he boasts highly reliable hands with zero drops on his recent collegiate resume, his low target volume makes him unplayable in standard fantasy formats. In deep Dynasty Leagues, he may occasionally act as a low-end developmental flier, but his offensive ceiling is capped barring a major, unforeseen shift in his receiving usage.
Selected 16th overall by the New York Jets in the 2026 NFL Draft, his immediate rookie volume could be limited by a crowded receiving corps and target competition. At 6'3" and 241 lbs, Sadiq ran an explosive 4.39 40-yard dash and boasts massive yards-after-catch (YAC) potential. He is often deployed more like a big slot receiver than a traditional in-line blocker. He must compete for volume with established stars like Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall, fellow rookie Omar Cooper Jr., and tight end Mason Taylor. With Geno Smith at quarterback, the passing volume may not be high enough to sustain three heavily productive pass-catchers. We have him projected to post 42 receptions, 485 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, which makes his usable for depth purposes in fantasy. He is a risky bet in traditional 10-12 team redraft leagues and is generally going undrafted, but he remains a high-upside flier in deeper formats or best-ball. He is consistently coming off the board as the first tight end and a late first-round pick (1.07-1.10) in rookie Superflex drafts. We see him as a high-reward investment, where his long-term ceiling could be a massive league-winner if the Jets' coaching staff or quarterback situation improves in the coming years.
Selected with mid-second-round draft capital (61st overall), Max Klare carries an attractive athletic profile and a strong 90.05 Prospect Score. Statistically, Klare compares favorably to the likes of Trey McBride and Sam LaPorta, with a historically elite Yards Per Route Run (2.22) in 2024 at Purdue. Klare is a "move" tight end and match-up mismatch who excels at finding soft spots in zone coverage and threatening the seam. He struggles with in-line blocking physicality and needs to bulk up to handle elite NFL edge defenders. He has also shown some inconsistency with routine drops, which may cause early-season growing pains. Klare is expected to have limited fantasy value in 2026 as he joins an incredibly crowded Los Angeles Rams tight end room. The Rams already feature Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, and 2025 second-round pick Terrance Ferguson on the depth chart. He profiles as a dynasty "patience play" whose long-term pass-catching ceiling is high, though his current rookie status carries a steep learning curve. Dynasty managers are targeting him in the back end of Round 2 (in TE-premium formats) or at the top of Round 3.
Marlin Klein Klein is a massive 6'6", 248-pound target with an elite Relative Athletic Score (RAS). His measurables include a 4.61-second 40-yard dash and a 36-inch vertical jump. Klein grew up in Germany playing soccer and is relatively new to football. He only has 12 college starts under his belt and was rarely utilized as an elite receiver at Michigan. In his best season, he recorded just 24 receptions for 248 yards and one touchdown. While he flashes potential, his route-running is still unrefined and he struggles to create separation or yards after the catch. He is a long-term developmental project. While he possesses an elite physical profile, he will primarily serve as a blocking tight end and backup to Dalton Schultz in the Houston Texans offense this year. Schultz is under contract with the Texans through 2027 and will command the vast majority of the team's tight end passing targets. Klein was brought in specifically for blocking, physicality, and in-line depth. He may be worth a late-round flyer (around a 4th-round pick) in tight-end premium rookie drafts due to his high draft capital and elite athletic traits but avoid him entirely in redraft leagues. He represents a classic "project" player who will need a few years to develop into a consistent receiving threat.
Selected by the New Orleans Saints in the third round, Oscar Delp's size (6'5", 245 lbs) and athleticism make him an excellent developmental prospect. He possesses an elite 9.83 Relative Athletic Score (RAS) and is a willing and outstanding blocker. Despite modest receiving production at Georgia—partially due to sharing the field with Brock Bowers and an unbalanced passing scheme — Delp is an intriguing long-term fantasy commodity. He will likely operate behind established veterans like Juwan Johnson, limiting his volume in year one. Johnson is under contract for two more seasons but will be nearing 30. Delp's athletic profile suggests he could be the starting tight end in New Orleans by 2027. Delp may have limited standalone value, but his reliable blocking could earn him steady playing time in offensive coordinator Kellen Moore's system. He is only worth a late-round flier in Best Ball formats or very deep leagues, but in rookie drafts, he is frequently being selected in the 3rd or 4th round.
Drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round (95th overall), Eli Raridon boasts an excellent physical profile at 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds, running a 4.62 40-yard dash with impressive vertical and broad jumps. He offers an athletic profile with deep-threat potential that the New England Patriots are desperately hoping to develop. As a prospect, he still has room to grow regarding route nuance and footwork against physical coverage. His medicals were a talking point during the draft process, as he suffered multiple ACL tears early in his college career (2021, 2022). However, he remained sound at Notre Dame and passed through NFL combines clean. His 2026 redraft value is capped due to the presence of veteran Hunter Henry. However, his long-term ceiling is strong, as Henry’s contract expires after the season, leaving a clear runway for Raridon to take over as the team's starting tight end in 2027. This season Raridon will likely compete directly with Julian Hill for the immediate backup tight end role behind Hunter Henry. He may be used heavily as a rookie in two- and three-tight end sets due to his solid blocking capabilities, though his target share will likely remain low while Henry commands the bulk of the intermediate and red-zone work. The primary appeal is the runway for 2027, and if you are playing in a dynasty or keeper league, Raridon is a priority target in the second or early third round of rookie drafts.
Drafted 54th overall in the second round by the Eagles, Eli Stowers has massive long-term potential. The 2025 Mackey Award winner is a physical marvel, posting an elite 4.51-second 40-yard dash and a 45.5-inch vertical jump at the combine. Stowers’ specific skill set is tailor-made to be a dangerous seam-stretcher and yards-after-catch threat. Stowers averaged an impressive 2.5 yards per route run in college. Stowers struggles as a blocker and isn't quite heavy enough at 6'4", 239 pounds for an in-line role. He profiles more as a "big slot" receiver. Expectations for him capped by the presence of fantasy stud Dallas Goedert serving as the primary starter. However, Stowers is a highly coveted asset in dynasty formats, boasting elite receiving upside for 2027 and beyond. Goedert's s contract allows Philadelphia to move on after this season, setting up Stowers to potentially take over as the starting tight end next year. Still, with established veterans in front of him, immediate target volume is expected to be volatile, which makes him difficult to roster in redraft formats. His athleticism and pass-catching prowess make him a popular Round 2 selection in 1-QB rookie drafts, and he climbs to the late first round in TE-premium formats.
Tanner Koziol was selected in the fifth round (164th overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He possesses excellent size and ball skills that make him a reliable red-zone threat, but he could struggle for early snap counts in 2026 due to his need for technical development as an in-line blocker. He sits behind incumbent starter Brenton Strange and shares the tight end room with second-round pick Nate Boerkircher. Despite entering the league as a day-three pick, reports from early off-season programs indicate Koziol generated significant buzz, with coaches praising his polished pass-catching skills and massive catch radius. At nearly 6'7" and 247 lbs, he provides a massive target window for quarterbacks. He consistently gets open over the middle and excels at contested catches, much like a power forward boxing out defenders. He is a stiff athlete with limited speed after the catch (YAC) and lacks the traditional blocking prowess often required for rookie tight ends to see significant playing time. Koziol is generally off the radar in standard redraft formats heading into his rookie season. He will likely operate as a situational "big slot" or TE3 until he establishes more trust in run-blocking. He is a worthy late-round flier or a fourth-round pick in tight end premium leagues. He profiles as a long-term developmental project.
Selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos, Justin Jolly faces a crowded tight end room and projects to play a minimal role in his rookie campaign. Joly is buried behind veteran Evan Engram and will also compete with blocking tight end Adam Trautman for rotational snaps. He is best suited as a situational "move" tight end or big slot receiver, but it usually takes time for rookies in this profile to command consistent target share. Joly possesses excellent after-the-catch (RAC) ability, strong hands (2% drop rate in his final collegiate season), and impressive physical toughness for intermediate, middle-of-the-field routes. He lacks top-tier speed (projected in the 4.7/4.8 range), which can occasionally limit his separation against faster NFL linebackers and safeties. Engram becomes a free agent after the 2026 season. This makes Joly an intriguing, long-term "taxi squad" stash in TE-premium and deep dynasty formats.
Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round, Sam Roush profiles primarily as a blocking "Y" tight end. He is buried behind established starters Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland on the depth chart. Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson frequently utilizes heavy 12 (two tight end) and 13 (three tight end) personnel. Roush's immediate path to the field relies on this blocking role rather than high-volume receiving. He is completely off the radar for standard fantasy formats. Even in the event of an injury to a starter, he will likely only see targets in short-yardage or flat situations. In dynasty leagues, he remains a deep developmental stash. If his blocking translates and he refines his pass-catching skills, he could eventually become an option to monitor in very deep or premium tight-end formats.
Selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round, Nate Boerkircher's primary role is as an elite, physical blocker rather than a receiving threat. That receiving TE role belongs to Brenton Strange, who remains the undisputed primary pass-catching tight end in Jacksonville. Boerkircher’s surprising Day 2 draft capital was driven by his blocking prowess and the Jaguars' shift toward heavier tight-end sets. He had fewer than 200 receiving yards in any single college season at Texas A&M and Nebraska. He should be avoided entirely in redraft leagues. We also recommend avoiding him in rookie drafts in favor of more dynamic pass-catchers.