2025 Rookie Drafts: Tight End Tiers Primer

The 2025 rookie tight end class may not feature a surefire elite prospect like we saw last year in Brock Bowers, but it does offer a deep group of athletic, scheme-versatile players with long-term dynasty upside.

In this article, I’ll be highlighting some of the key tight ends you need to know about from this year's class while breaking them down into tiers to help you identify not only the most immediate contributors, but also the long-term stashes worth targeting in your dynasty drafts. Whether you’re rebuilding or contending, there’s value to be found in every tier of this tight end class.

Tier 1: The Dynasty TE Saviours

Colston Loveland, CHI

Tyler Warren, IND

The fact that I believe both of these tight ends immediately enter the top five in dynasty TE rankings tells you everything you need to know about the current state of the position in dynasty formats.

The first tight end off the board in the 2025 NFL Draft, selected 10th overall by the Chicago Bears, was Loveland, who also happens to be my TE1 from this year’s class. As the premier receiving threat among rookie tight ends, Loveland adds much-needed firepower to a Bears offense that struggled to find its rhythm last season.