Finishing my summer scouting series, we’ll be going through my 2025 tight end watch list aka my top tight end rankings. Just like my summer quarterback, running back, and wide receiver rankings, this isn’t an all-encompassing list. So, let me know on Twitter/X or Reddit if there are any tight ends you’d recommend checking out.
If you missed any of my quarterback, running back, and/or wide receiver rankings this summer, you can check out the articles with my top 10 of each position and the videos with my top 30 quarterbacks, my top 30 running backs and my top 40 wide receivers using the links below:
Quarterback Rankings Article: https://fftradingroom.com/500/2025-Dynasty-Quarterback-Rankings-(Summer-Scouting)
Quarterback Rankings Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHNHpIn-5zM
Running Back Rankings Article: https://fftradingroom.com/506/2025-Dynasty-Running-Back-Rankings-(Summer-Scouting)
Running Back Rankings Video: Ranking the Top 30 2025 College RBs Summer Scouting - Backseat Scout
Wide Receiver Rankings Article: https://fftradingroom.com/517/2025-Dynasty-Wide-Receiver-Rankings-(Summer-Scouting)
Wide Receiver Rankings Video: Ranking the Top 40 2025 College WRs Summer Scouting - Backseat Scout
As always, I have a couple of other things I want to point out before we get started with the rankings. These rankings and profiles aren’t as comprehensive as my 2024 position rankings and are more things that stood out on my re-watch of them.
Also, if you are more of an audio person and/or want to see my full listing of my top 20 tight ends, you can check out my YouTube video which also has a bit more details on all of the tight ends' strengths, areas of improvement, and overall impressions with this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-gA2hONM-E
Bryson Nesbit
North Carolina Tar Heels (TE10)
Height: 6’5” Weight: 235 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 7 Months
Class: Senior
2023 Stats
Receiving: 59 targets; 41 receptions; 585 yards; 5 TDs
Drops: 2
Snap Distribution: Wide (4.4%); Slot (81.1%); In-line (10.2%)
Strengths
- Receiving ability
- Hands
- Foot speed
Areas of Improvement
- Size
- Blocking
- Lapses in ball tracking
Overall Impression
He’s grown on me but still have concerns about how he will hold up in the NFL at his size
Mason Taylor
LSU Tigers (TE9)
Height: 6’6” Weight: 253 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 20 Years and 11 Months
Class: Junior
2023 Stats
Receiving: 47 targets; 36 receptions; 348 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 3
Snap Distribution: Wide (8.8%); Slot (42.2%); In-line (47.9%)
Strengths
- Blocking
- Awareness of open space
- Toughness
Areas of Improvement
- Separation
- Stiffness
- ADOT
Overall Impression
Receiving upside is questionable but blocking could earn him a role in the NFL
Terrance Ferguson
Oregon Ducks (TE8)
Height: 6’5” Weight: 255 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 2 Months
Class: Senior
2023 Stats
Receiving: 47 targets; 42 receptions; 414 yards; 6 TDs
Drops: 2
Snap Distribution: Wide (17.4%); Slot (44.9%); In-line (37.1%)
Strengths
- Hands
- Awareness of open space
- Versatility
Areas of Improvement
- Blocking
- Athleticism
- Balance in routes
Overall Impression
Quality, versatile player who should earn a role with an NFL team
Jake Briningstool
Clemson Tigers (TE7)
Height: 6’6” Weight: 230 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 4 Months
Class: Senior
2023 Stats
Receiving: 75 targets; 50 receptions; 498 yards; 5 TDs
Drops: 2
Snap Distribution: Wide (6.5%); Slot (58.4%); In-line (34.4%)
Strengths
- Athleticism
- Leverage
- Route running
Areas of Improvement
- Size
- Blocking
- ADOT
Overall Impression
Promising player with a nice blend of athleticism and technique but has size concerns
Benjamin Yurosek
Georgia Bulldogs (TE6)
Height: 6’4” Weight: 247 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 23 Years and 1 Month
Class: Fifth-Year Senior
2023 Stats
Receiving: 28 targets; 16 receptions; 239 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 2
Snap Distribution: Wide (1%); Slot (39.2%); In-line (57.9%)
Strengths
- Body adjustment skills
- Hands
- Route running
Areas of Improvement
- Blocking
- Separation
- Slow transition from receiver to runner
Overall Impression
Really impressive player but usage at Georgia and his health will determine draft outlook
Luke Lachey
Iowa Hawkeyes (TE5)
Height: 6’6” Weight: 247 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 23 Years and 10 Months
Class: RS Senior
2023 Stats
Receiving: 16 targets; 10 receptions; 131 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (23.3%); Slot (30%); In-line (46.7%)
Strengths
- Hands
- Route running
- Athleticism
Areas of Improvement
- Maintaining balance in routes
- Separation
- Blocking
Overall Impression
Really promising player who could really take off if he stays healthy and is a focal point of the offense
Tyler Warren
Penn State Nittany Lions (TE4)
Height: 6’6” Weight: 257 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 23 Years and ??? Months
Class: RS Senior
2023 Stats
Receiving: 47 targets; 34 receptions; 422 yards; 7 TDs
Drops: 6
Snap Distribution: Wide (11%); Slot (33.2%); In-line (50.5%)
Strengths
- Athleticism
- Route running
- Blocking
Areas of Improvement
- Focus drops
- Awareness of open space
- Arm extensions in blocking
Overall Impression
Has the potential to be near the top of these rankings if he cleans up his hands
Mitchell Evans
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (TE3)
Height: 6’5” Weight: 260 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 1 Month
Class: Senior
2023 Stats
Receiving: 40 targets; 29 receptions; 422 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 2
Snap Distribution: Wide (6.6%); Slot (48%); In-line (45%)
Strengths
- Hands
- Awareness of open space
- Route running
Areas of Improvement
- Athleticism
- Separation
- Grip strength
Overall Impression
Should be a solid contributor but upside is questionable and ACL tear further complicates outlook
Oscar Delp
Georgia Bulldogs (TE2)
Height: 6’5” Weight: 245 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 21 Years and 8 Months
Class: Junior
2023 Stats
Receiving: 29 targets; 24 receptions; 284 yards; 3 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (1.1%); Slot (35.3%); In-line (62.1%)
Strengths
- Athleticism
- Hands
- Balance in routes
Areas of Improvement
- Blocking
- Route running
- ADOT
Overall Impression
A lot of potential and hopefully it comes together with more opportunity this year
Colston Loveland
Michigan Wolverines (TE1)
Height: 6’5” Weight: 245 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 21 Years and 0 Months
Class: Junior
2023 Stats
Receiving: 62 targets; 45 receptions; 649 yards; 4 TDs
Drops: 5
Snap Distribution: Wide (18.9%); Slot (49.1%); In-line (31.6%)
Strengths
- Hands
- Blocking
- Versatility
Areas of Improvement
- Separation
- Athleticism
- Making more crisp cuts in routes
Overall Impression
Really good all around player who will be an asset for any NFL team
