2026 Rookie Tight End Rankings | Top Six Prospects
February 28, 2026
John's 2026 rookie tight end rankings cover all the top names for dynasty fantasy football, including Eli Stowers and Kenyon Sadiq.
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| Year Year | Games Games | Receptions Recs | Receiving Yards Rec Yds | Target Share Tgt Share | Catch Rate Catch Rate | Receiving Touchdowns Rec TDs | Special Teams Yards Special Teams | Age Age | School School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2022
|
10
(TE)
|
35
(68 tgts)
|
373
(10.7 ypr)
|
14.1%
|
51.5%
|
7
|
0
|
-
|
Ball State
|
|
2023
|
11
(TE)
|
34
(59 tgts)
|
295
(8.7 ypr)
|
19.4%
|
57.6%
|
3
|
0
|
19
|
Ball State
|
|
2024
|
12
(TE)
|
94
(129 tgts)
|
839
(8.9 ypr)
|
29.3%
|
72.9%
|
8
|
0
|
20
|
Ball State
|
|
2025
|
13
(TE)
|
74
(93 tgts)
|
727
(9.8 ypr)
|
24.7%
|
79.6%
|
6
|
0
|
21
|
Houston
|