The Ringer Fantasy Football Show on Kyle Pitts

PodcastFantasy Sleepers for 2026 With Hayden Winks and Josh Norris, Part 1July 23, 2026

From the episode

he can be one of the best vertical tight ends, like that we've seen in a very long time. And, like, the last year's tape, he was actually breaking tackles, and he was able to turn... He could not turn left. He's not a Derek Zoolander. He can turn left now.

Mentioned at 8:00 – 9:00

STACKED’s take

Positive signalProjection

Late-season tape shows elite vertical ability and improved mobility; potential for career-best season.

Pitts can be one of the best vertical tight ends ever seen; late-season tape showed him breaking tackles and turning left (a previous limitation), suggesting physical and technical development at age 25 that positions him for a breakout.