NFL Draft Fantasy Rookie Tight End Rankings

The position is led by Oregon’s Kenyon Sadiq, a freak athlete who could be selected in the top 10.

Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Eli Stowers will be one of the most coveted players at his position in the NFL draft. | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

The 2026 rookie tight end NFL draft class features a few players who could make a real impact in fantasy football leagues, and it could happen as soon as their rookie campaigns. 

The position is led by Oregon’s Kenyon Sadiq, a freak athlete who lit the NFL scouting combine afire. He could be picked as high as the top 10, and he’ll likely go no later than the top 15. Vanderbilt's Eli Stowers is also a player to watch. A converted quarterback, he’s an athletic player who reportedly could even be drafted as a big slot receiver by some NFL teams. 

Here’s my look at the top 10 rookie tight ends heading into the 2026 NFL draft.

2026 Fantasy Rookie Tight End Rankings

Rk	Player	Pos	TM	Bye
1	Kenyon Sadiq	TE	ORE	21
2	Eli Stowers	TE	VAN	23
3	Max Klare	TE	OSU	22
4	Michael Trigg	TE	BAY	23
5	Justin Joly	TE	NCST	21
6	Sam Roush	TE	STAN	22
7	Jack Endries	TE	ND	22
8	Oscar Delp	TE	UGA	22
9	Tanner Koziol	TE	HOU	22
10	Eli Raridon	TE	ND	22

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