It's been a glorious five weeks of prospect-by-position overviews. From the iffy quarterback group, to the potentially magnificent running backs, to the...
How will the dynasty veterans be affected by this year's incoming rookie class?
We pick out four tight ends worthy of discussion.
Eric Hardter picks out some players he sees dynasty potential in.
We pick out four tight ends to buy, sell or hold.
Have some early third-round picks in your rookie drafts? We have got you covered.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We examine the last month of ADP data to find some recent risers and fallers.
We offer up an early look at what your dynasty startup may look like this off-season.
We enter 2025 by opening up the dynasty mailbag.
Kevin White shares what he believes the future of dynasty football will look like for each position.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week 14.
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We pick out two trade targets - one for a rebuilding team and one for a contender.
We pick out two trade targets - one for a rebuilding team and one for a contender.
Buy? Sell? Trade or Hold? We discuss.
Ryan McDowell shares his biggest takeaways from week eight.
Eric Hardter identifies a few key players to target, dependent on the state of your roster.
We offer up some potential moves to make for all types of dynasty rosters.
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Ryan McDowell shares his biggest takeaways from week five.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week five.
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We pick out some deeper names to keep on your radar and at the end of your rosters.
We examine some buy, sell and hold options at tight end.
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We consider your current likely rookie draft options from the third spot.
What might your options be if you are picking from the 11th spot in rookie drafts?
We examine four tight ends who could be worth buying or selling.
We break down your rookie draft options with a late third-round pick.
We break down your rookie draft options in the middle of the third round.
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A final look back at the 2023 rookies in a post-season mock draft.
We provide some insight into various player usage around the league.
We take a closer look at two rookies, including a potential dynasty superstar.
Ryan returns with his statistical analysis for week sixteen.
Which players could help you bring your championship home or be good stashes for next season?
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 14 to find an edge in week 15.
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We offer up some late-season waiver wire options.
Which tight ends have been on the move in recent dynasty ADP?
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rookie rankings vs the consensus.
Which player should you target in the middle of the 4th round in your rookie drafts?
Which player will be in your sights towards the early 4th round of your rookie drafts?
Eric Hardter picks out some buys, sells, and holds from the NFC North.
Which quarterbacks have been rising or falling in value over the last month?
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rookie rankings vs the consensus.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rookie rankings vs the consensus.
We focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rookie rankings vs the consensus.
We focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
We dive a little deeper into four tight ends to consider in your leagues right now.
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We look at the outlook for the NFC North, including some dynasty predictions.
We focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
We break down six recent real life rookie drafts.
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Is there any hope for this year's rookie tight end class?
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We focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
We break down the rookie tight end tiers after their landing spots were determined.
We focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
John DiBari analyzes what he has seen from post-NFL Draft rookie drafts so far.
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John DiBari analyzes what he has seen from post-NFL Draft rookie drafts so far.
We cover round three in our initial dynasty rookie rankings.
We bring you an immediate reaction superflex, tight end premium, rookie mock draft.
We cover the biggest dynasty winners and losers from day two.
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We dive deep into this year's tight end class and share the thoughts of the DLF team.
An expert dynasty rookie mock draft with the who's who in dynasty.
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We offer an updated four-round superflex rookie mock draft after the NFL Scouting Combine.
We offer an updated four-round rookie mock draft after the NFL Scouting Combine.
We examine the athleticism of the top dynasty prospects and how the Scouting Combine has affected their stock in mock drafts.
DLF Senior Writer Dan Meylor shares his takeaways from the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.
John DiBari makes his rookie draft selections based on early ADP.
What will your player or trade options be if you hold a mid-third-round rookie draft pick?
It's been a glorious five weeks of prospect-by-position overviews. From the iffy quarterback group, to the potentially magnificent running backs, to the deep but potentially studless wide receivers, we've covered player summaries, class comparisons, and rookie draft projections. Now we reach the end, and what could be the most intriguing position in the 2025 class.
At tight end, it's rare to get more than one dynasty stud in any single year, and usually the majority of a class falls into the tier of average placeholders worth starting until another elite option arrives. This year may be a bit different, and if you're one TE away from championship contention and haven't been able to snag a veteran star, you may want to consider positioning yourself for one of these rookies. But let's not spoil the ending.
Before we dive into the names on 2025 draft boards, let's set the scene with a quick look at recent classes.
Class | Notable Players | Grade |
---|---|---|
2024 | Brock Bowers, Ben Sinnott, Ja'Tavion Sanders, Theo Johnson, | B |
2023 | Sam LaPorta, Tucker Kraft, Michael Mayer, Luke Musgrave, Brenton Strange | B+ |
2022 | Trey McBride, Cade Otton, Jake Ferguson, Isaiah Likely, Chig Okonkwo, Greg Dulcich | A |
2021 | Kyle Pitts, Pat Freiermuth, Noah Gray | C+ |
2020 | Cole Kmet, Adam Trautman, Harrison Bryant, Albert Okwuegbunam | D |
As you can see from a pretty quick, cursory glance, it's extremely rare to find multiple top-tier tight ends in a single rookie class... heck, it's rare to find multiple, consistent TE1s in a single rookie class. There's the 2010 duo (Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham), the 2013 duo (Travis Kelce and Zach Ertz), and (kind of) the 2017 class that gave us George Kittle, Evan Engram, David Njoku, and Jonnu Smith. Other than that, it's usually a game of "Find the One Stud." Also, it can be a bit difficult to grade more recent classes with finality, since tight ends are historically slower to develop than other positions (recent rookie phenoms notwithstanding).
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