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Rankings last updated: Wednesday, August 20 8:30 p.m. ET
The NFL regular season is just two weeks away, and it's time to figure out who you're drafting in fantasy football this season.
Below we will rank the 25 best tight ends in fantasy football, incorporating updates from the NFL preseason. From exciting rookies to seasoned veterans, here are our 2025 TE rankings for fantasy football this year,
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2025 Fantasy Football Projections: Tight Ends (TE)
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1. Brock Bowers, Raiders
- 95.5 receptions
- 999.5 yards
- 5 TDs
2. Trey McBride, Cardinals
- 87.5 receptions
- 899.5 yards
- 4.5 TDs
3. George Kittle, 49ers
- 69.5 receptions
- 899.5 yards
- 6 TDs
4. T.J. Hockenson, Vikings
- 71.5 receptions
- 725.5 yards
- 3.5 TDs
5. Sam LaPorta, Lions
- 59.5 receptions
- 675.5 yards
6.5 TDs
6. David Njoku, Browns
- 67.5 receptions
- 650.5 yards
- 4.5 TDs
7. Travis Kelce, Chiefs
- 73.5 receptions
- 699.5 yards
- 5 TDs
8. Evan Engram, Broncos
- 60.5 receptions
- 575.5 yards
- 3.5 TDs
9. Mark Andrews, Ravens
- 49.5 receptions
- 599.5 yards
6.5 TDs
10. Tyler Warren, Colts 📈
- 50.5 receptions
- 550.5 yards
- 4.5 TDs
Rookie TE Tyler Warren opens the playbook up for the Colts tremendously, as he specializes in yards after the catch. With Daniel Jones now at the helm, Warren will likely see a lot of receptions. In PPR formats, Warren should be a breakout candidate as Daniel Jones had the fourth-lowest yards per pass thrown while the Giants had the third lowest yards per completion last season. Jones should elevate this passing game more than Anthony Richardson and he will be less mobile which should allow for more pass-catching opportunities.
11. Tucker Kraft, Packers
- 48.5 receptions
- 625.5 yards
- 3.5 TDs
12. Colston Loveland, Bears
- 54.5 receptions
- 600.5 yards
- 3.5 TDs
13. Jake Ferguson, Cowboys
- 58.5 receptions
- 550.5 yards
- 3.5 TDs
14. Dallas Goedert, Eagles
- 53.5 receptions
- 575.5 yards
- 3.5 TDs
15. Dalton Kincaid, Bills
- 60.5 receptions
- 599.5 yards
- 3.5 TDs
16. Kyle Pitts Sr., Falcons
- 43.5 receptions
- 549.5 yards
17. Hunter Henry, Patriots
- 53.5 receptions
- 575.5 yards
- 3.5 TDs
18. Darren Waller, Dolphins 📈
Dolphins RB De’Von Achane’s calf injury is cause for concern; although Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has stated the plan is for Achane to play Week 1, this opens up an opportunity for Waller to have an increased workload.
Darren Waller could replace a majority of now-Steelers TE Jonnu Smith’s production after he set career highs and franchise records in Miami for receptions, receiving yards, and TDs last season.
Waller’s impact can be felt tremendously in the red zone, especially Achane cannot go the first week or two of the season, as Tua relies heavily on the position in the passing game.
19. Brenton Strange, Jaguars 📈
- 49.5 receptions
- 499.5 yards
Brenton Strange has shown good chemistry with Trevor Lawrence as he provides a safe option behind Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter on the offense. In the Jaguars’ second preseason game, Strange brought in two passes on third down before the starters were eventually benched the rest of the game. The Jaguars should utilize the Tight End position heavily in the pass game as three of the top five pass catchers were Tight Ends in their game against the Saints.
20. Zach Ertz, Commanders
21. Jonnu Smith, Steelers
22. Chig Okonkwo, Titans
- 48.5 receptions
- 475.5 yards
- 2.5 TDs
23. Mike Gesicki, Bengals
- 41.5 receptions
- 425.5 yards
24. Cade Otton, Buccaneers
- 48.5 receptions
- 475.5 yards
- 3.5 TDs
25. Pat Freiermuth, Steelers
More 2025 Fantasy Football Rankings
Find more 2025 fantasy football rankings for every position, via our NFL experts, plus the best fantasy football team names. Rankings will be updated throughout the NFL preseason.
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