TE Rankings, Sleepers, and Tiers. Plus, the Hot QB Rankings, No. 13-16.

The source identifies Barner as a potential top-six tight end sleeper for the Seahawks. He had 500 yards and six touchdowns last year, plus 50 yards and a touchdown in the Super Bowl. He played 77% of snaps and was 12th in routes run per drop back, more than expected. The new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury was the tight ends coach on the 49ers for four years with George Kittle, suggesting the Seahawks may feature the tight end more. Barner is a good blocker and can be on the field a lot, and he's been productive in the red zone. The main concern is if Arroyo breaks out and gets more usage, but Barner's blocking ability and dual-threat profile should keep him on the field.

Strange had a good season for the Jaguars but is now buried in the depth chart, limiting his fantasy upside going forward.

Elite tier-one tight end ranked as a top-25 overall player. Rookie year production of 112 catches and 1,100 yards set the tight end rookie catch record by 20 catches and ranks second all-time for any rookie position (behind only Puka Nacua). Now in Clint Kubiak's Raiders offense with Kirk Cousins at quarterback—a significant upgrade from Gardner Minshew and Aiden O'Connell. Kubiak has called him a 'football robot from heaven' and will make Bowers the focal point of the passing game. Projected to be drafted in the middle of the second round or higher, positioning him as a potential first-round tight end. Demonstrated elite receiving ability by burning first-team All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie in his rookie year.

The source projects Parkinson will repeat his nine-touchdown performance from last year, dismissing regression concerns. He's expected to be a top-tier red zone target for the Rams alongside Terrence Ferguson as the third and fourth receivers on the team. Both are talented and expected to have really good years, though there's uncertainty about weekly lineup decisions. They're available late in drafts.

Ranked 50th among tight ends in the first half of the season (17 total points in 8 games) due to a shoulder injury that caused him to miss OTAs, minicamp, and combine workouts. The source argues that 55% of Loveland's fantasy points came against the three worst defenses (Bengals, 49ers, Lions), suggesting his late-season surge may not be repeatable. However, was used more vertically downfield as a true number-one receiver in the second half of the season, running legitimate receiver routes rather than dump-off/run-after-catch plays, and was the second-best tight end from week nine onward. Could be Caleb Williams' favorite target under Ben Johnson's offense, suggesting ceiling upside with bigger games (e.g., 130-yard performances). Uncertainty exists around how the Bears' offense will look with Roma Dunze, Luther Burden, and Loveland all healthy, and Caleb Williams' volatility adds risk.

Floor play in the secondary tight end tier with over 100 targets last year for the Texans. Schultz will likely be available late in drafts or on waivers and offers reliable production (approximately seven points per game) at pick 180 or later, making him a solid value for consistent weekly output.

The source wants to monitor Kittle's rehab and training camp performance before committing to him in drafts; they need to see him running on the field to assess his readiness.

Mid-round tight end sleeper strategy that consistently fails to deliver. The source notes a recurring pattern of targeting Henry in round eight expecting a breakout, but tight ends outside the elite tier typically average only eight fantasy points per game regardless of draft timing, making Henry an unreliable value play.

The source mentions Ferguson as part of the tier discussion but does not elaborate on his role or outlook; he is noted as part of the next tier after the elite tight ends.

Johnson is listed as a tight end option for the Saints in the third tier of tight ends being discussed, but no specific analysis or projection is provided.

Sadiq is listed as a first-round pick out of Oregon for the Jets in the secondary tier of tight ends but receives no specific analysis or projection.

Last year's tight end six ranked player scored only 1.5 points per game more than tight end 17 (Dalton Schultz), illustrating the minimal scoring differential between mid-tier and lower-tier tight ends and the limited value of precise ranking distinctions outside the elite tier.

The source notes Andrews is "so cheap" in draft ADP relative to his historical production; he's being drafted around Kyle Pitts but with players like Jackson Dart, Blake Corum, Dak Prescott, Ramondre Stevenson, Chris Godwin, Jordan Love, and Wondell Robinson going around him. The source frames this as a logical smart draft pick because Andrews has proven he can be a top-three tight end before, and with Lamar Jackson potentially healthy again and the Ravens having cleared out competing tight ends (Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kohler, Patrick Ricard), there's upside if the offense features him. The source suggests that if one of these undervalued tight ends ends up being a top-three option, it will be Andrews because he's done that before.

Raiders tight end who will serve as the inline tight end in Clint Kubiak's offense, with Brock Bowers positioned to handle a more versatile role. This complementary split suggests Mayer will handle traditional blocking and short-yardage situations while Bowers operates as the primary receiving threat.

The source projects Ferguson will improve and play significant snaps alongside Colby Parkinson as the third and fourth receivers for the Rams. Both are talented and expected to have really good years, though weekly lineup decisions will be uncertain. Ferguson is available late in drafts.

Elite tier-one tight end who dominated last year with nearly 100 more points than the next closest tight end in half-PPR, winning the 'crutch Ruppel crown' at the position. However, faces significant headwinds in 2025: new offensive coordinator Michael Fleur (from Rams) will shift from Cardinals' league-leading 38 passes per game to a more balanced 57% pass-rate approach similar to the Rams; Cardinals drafted running back Jeremiah Love in round three signaling a run-first philosophy; quarterback uncertainty with Jacoby Brissett in contract dispute and potential for Carson Beck to play in fantasy playoffs, creating risk of poor quarterback play during championship weeks. McBride's touchdown production with Kyler Murray was poor (7 TDs in 39 games), though he performed much better with Brissett (10 TDs in 12 games). Overall environment expected to change dramatically from last year's pass-heavy setup.

Tucker Craft was the number-two tight end in fantasy before tearing his ACL in week nine, having played in eight games. He ranked first in yards per touch, first in EPA per target, and first in yards after the catch—comparable to elite receivers like Alec Pierce, Christian Watson, and Jamison Williams. If he had continued at his pace, he would have accumulated approximately 1,000 yards and 8 touchdowns, ranking him in tier one alongside Brock Bowers and Trey McBride. Craft reports excellent recovery progress with great conditioning and quads, minimal swelling, and no weird pains; he hit 21.9 miles per hour in the offseason (comparable to Brandon Aiyuk's 22 mph) and plans to start week one with no pitch count. With Dobbs and Wicks gone, 130 targets are now available in the Green Bay offense, and the source likes the play caller, quarterback, and volume for Craft. Even with all those other receivers on the roster last year, Green Bay threw to Craft frequently, suggesting his target share will increase significantly in 2025. However, the source expresses concern that Craft's 2024 production was dependent on touchdowns and big plays, with only four catches per game on average, and fears he could regress from 13 projected touchdowns to 5-8 if he loses athleticism or if teammates like Jaden Daniels suffer injuries—a pattern similar to Sam Laporta's rookie-year regression. Craft is currently being drafted around the same area as Brian Thomas and Carnell Tate, which the source views as reasonable value, though tier-three tight ends (seventh through ninth options) are traditionally the worst bet in fantasy.

High-volume, floor-oriented play who was fourth in routes run and fourth in touches per game at tight end through the first 10 weeks of the season, averaging 9 PPR points per game with a 21% target rate, 50 catches, 600 yards, and 3 TDs. Will be the centerpiece of the Colts' passing game with Pittman gone and Pierce dealing with a foot injury. Maintained a 20% target rate from week 11 onward despite the Colts' offensive struggles, suggesting his role is stable. Expected to deliver reliable weekly production and will get 'a shitload of volume this year.'