Tight end has become a more marquee position with an influx of young talent increasing the amount of talented receivers and blockers around the NFL. Here's looking at the dozen-plus who stand out most at the moment.

Why it Matters: Kolar being listed as TE1 could make him a sneaky tight end play in lineups in Week 1. The team also has Oronde Gadsden II who will be a top target. Both have fantasy relevance with Kolar being the one to plug into the tight end spot of lineups.

Cade Otton has served as the Buccaneers' go-to tight end since Tom Brady's last year in 2022. Otton has started 58 of his 63 career games and posted a career-high 59 catches for 572 receiving yards and a touchdown last season. While Otton has certainly proved to be a solid tight end, he's far from being an elite one.

A tier-based system for addressing the TE position in your Fantasy drafts

Fantasy tight end tiers are deeper than ever in 2026. Find out when to draft the top TEs, who to target later, and when to avoid waiting.

Dave Canales said there is still “some things to work out” in terms of how the tight ends impact the game-day math.

A tier-based system for addressing the TE position in your Fantasy drafts

The Rams' shift toward 13 personnel helps keep stars at other positions healthy, including Davante Adams.