2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Tight End Rankings: Tyler Warren Ahead Of Colston Loveland

Colts TE Tyler Warren will be one of the first two rookie tight ends selected in 2025 fantasy football dynasty drafts.
Colts TE Tyler Warren will be one of the first two rookie tight ends selected in 2025 fantasy football dynasty drafts. / Clark Wade/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The 2025 tight end draft class has some potential impact makers at the next level, but we’re looking for pass catchers as opposed to blockers who can shine in the world of fantasy football. Versatility is the key, as teams and fantasy fans want tight ends who can run routes out of the slot while also being able to set up inline and stay on the field as blockers.

The two best players at the position are the Colts' Tyler Warren and the Bears' Colston Loveland, both of whom went in the top 15 of the NFL Draft. Warren might have a clear path to targets, however, as Loveland will have to contend with Cole Kmet in the Windy City. Both have great long-term value.

Mason Taylor is also a rookie tight end to watch. He has a great shot to start in Year 1 in addition to being the Jets' tight end of the future. Elijah Arroyo, Terrance Ferguson and Harold Fannin Jr. are also attractive prospects, but they're more likely to be future fantasy starters for dynasty managers.

The rest of my top 10 tight ends are all potential NFL starters down the line or potential backups and role players in the league.

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2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Tight End Rankings

Note: Ages listed are based on player’s age starting in September.

Rank

Player

Team

Bye

Age

1

Tyler Warren

IND

11

23

2

Colston Loveland

CHI

5

21

3

Mason Taylor

NYJ

9

21

4

Elijah Arroyo

SEA

8

22

5

Terrance Ferguson

LAR

8

22

6

Harold Fannin Jr.

CLE

9

22

7

Gunnar Helm

TEN

10

23

8

Oronde Gadsden II

LAC

12

22

9

Mitchell Evans

CAR

14

22

10

Luke Lachey

HOU

6

24


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Michael Fabiano
MICHAEL FABIANO

Michael Fabiano is a fantasy football analyst for Sports Illustrated. His weekly rankings and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em articles are must-reads for fantasy players. He is also the co-host of the Fantasy Dirt Podcast on SI. Before joining SI in August 2020, he worked for CBS Sports, NFL Network and SiriusXM. He also contributes to Westwood One Radio. Fabiano was the first fantasy analyst to appear on one of the four major TV networks and is a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame.