The NFL Draft is always a fluid process, with a lot of information constantly coming in about the players within the class. Every position requires countless hours of film, combing over testing numbers, looking at work at all-star games and pro days. Through it all, a clearer image of the players within each position group appears.
The next position we will discuss in our final rankings is tight end.
The tight end class this year is a special one. Teams are going to be able to find productive, valuable players on every day of the draft at the position. Depending on how dire the need, depends on who you target. Teams like the Jets, Colts, and Saints may target one in round one. Teams who miss out on the stars can find some value in players on day two and three with various skillsets.
Before we spoil the names and where they fall, here are our final top 15 tight ends ranked for the 2025 NFL Draft.
15) Jake Briningstool, Clemson
Height: 6-6 / Weight: 241 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- 4.75 40-yard dash
- 9’07” broad jump
Best Traits
- Maintains possession through contact
- Strong hands
- Moves well with and without the ball in his hands
Grade: 5.85 (Day Three)
14) Gavin Bartholomew, Pittsburgh
Height: 6-5 / Weight: 246 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
Best Traits
- Reliable hands
- Good blocker
- Good power blocking and running
Grade: 5.95 (Day Three)
13) Luke Lachey, Iowa
Height: 6-6 / Weight: 251 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- 35″ vertical jump
- 10′ broad jump
- 7.18 3-cone drill
Best Traits
- Good blocking ability
- Makes contested catches
- Underrated route runner
Grade: 6.03 (Day Three)
12) Jalin Conyers, Texas Tech
Height: 6-3 / Weight: 260 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- 4.74 40-yard dash
- 35.5″ vertical jump
- 10’01” broad jump
Best Traits
- Good speed off the ball
- Ball carrier vision for chunk plays
- Can outrun defenders
Grade: 6.05 (Day Three)
11) Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame
Height: 6-5 / Weight: 268 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- 4.74 40-yard dash
- 9’10” broad jump
- 7.25 3-cone drill
Best Traits
- Nice burst in space after the catch
- Maintains possession through contact
- Strong blocker
Grade: 6.1 (Day Three)
10) Oronde Gadsden II, Syracuse
Height: 6-5 / Weight: 243 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- 34″ vertical jump
- 9’06” broad jump
Best Traits
- Great mover in space
- Attacks the ball in the air with a big catch radius
- Good contact balance for YAC opportunities
Grade: 6.15 (Day Three)
9) Jackson Hawes, Georgia Tech
Height: 6-4 / Weight: 253 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- 4.82 40-yard dash
- 34.5″ vertical jump
- 10’01” broad jump
Best Traits
- Plays with an edge that makes him a fun blocker
- Good burst off the ball to block or get into space as a receiver
- Strong hands
Grade: 6.2 (Day Two)
8) Gunnar Helm, Texas
Height: 6-5 / Weight: 241 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- 4.84 40-yard dash
- 7.01 3-cone drill
Best Traits
- Good route runner with a decent route tree
- Contact balance to allow for YAC opportunities
- Underrated blocker
Grade: 6.25 (Day Two)
7) Thomas Fidone II, Nebraska
Height: 6-5 / Weight: 243 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- 4.70 40-yard dash
- 35.5″ vertical jump
- 4.29 short shuttle
- 7.01 3-cone drill
Best Traits
- Great burst off the ball to get into his route or blocking assignment
- Good blocker
- Strong hands to maintain possession through contact
Grade: 6.33 (Day Two)
Nebraska TE Thomas Fidone II is an under-the-radar prospect in this class. He tested well and is a willing blocker with a strong catch radius. pic.twitter.com/5vaPTFsJlq
— Full-Time Dame
(@DP_NFL) March 8, 2025
6) Elijah Arroyo, Miami (FL)
Height: 6-5 / Weight: 250 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- No testing numbers available
Best Traits
- One of the best receiving tight ends in the class
- Great ball carrier vision
- Good route runner with strong hands
Grade: 6.35 (Day Two)
5) Mason Taylor, LSU
Height: 6-5 / Weight: 251 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- No testing numbers available
Best Traits
- Underrated receiver, good base for a team to build off of
- Strong blocker and runner
- Good, reliable hands
Grade: 6.5 (Day Two)
4) Terrance Ferguson, Oregon
Height: 6-5 / Weight: 247 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- 4.63 40-yard dash
- 39″ vertical jump
- 10’02” broad jump
Best Traits
- Great speed off the ball and through his route
- Good YAC ability with his strength and vision
- Good size to block and run through tackles
Grade: 6.55 (Day Two)
3) Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
Height: 6-3 / Weight: 241 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- 4.71 40-yard dash time
- 34″ vertical jump
- 9’10” broad jump
Best Traits
- Great hands to be a reliable receiving option
- Plays bigger than he is as a receiving option
- Can be used more off the line, even as a slot receiving option
Grade: 6.65 (Day Two)
2) Colston Loveland, Michigan
Height: 6-6 / Weight: 248 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- No testing numbers available
Best Traits
- Underrated blocker
- Strong hands
- Moves incredibly well with and without the ball in his hands
Grade: 7.15 (Round One)
1) Tyler Warren, Penn State
Height: / Weight: lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- No testing numbers available
Best Traits
- Attacks the ball in the air
- Top tier route runner and receiver
- Elite level blocker
Grade: 8 (Round One)
