We’re nearly a week away from the 2026 NFL Draft. Some of the best players from all across the country will have the opportunity to realize their lifelong dream of becoming an NFL player.
Some things are nearly certain for the 2026 NFL Draft, like Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza becoming the No. 1 draft pick and joining the Las Vegas Raiders. Then the draft fun will begin, loaded with uncertainties and surprising picks.
The tight end position is one of the most improved aspects of the game over the last few years. Players already in the league and those coming out of college football have raised the bar, making it an exciting position to monitor during the draft.
This year, we have several great tight ends who are ready to make a splash in the NFL. Let’s take a look at the five best tight ends in the 2026 NFL Draft class.
Ranking Top 5 Tight Ends in the 2026 NFL Draft Class
Kenyon Sadiq
The 21-year-old, former Oregon Ducks tight end, is arguably the best player at his position in the upcoming draft class. Sadiq made a remarkable improvement from his first season in 2023 to his last season with the Ducks.
He averaged 11.2 yards per reception throughout his college career, finishing his run with 80 receptions for 892 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Eli Stowers
A former four-star recruit, Eli Stowers played the last two years of his college career with the Vanderbilt Commodores. Stowers accumulated 146 total receptions for 1773 yards, averaging 12.1 yards per reception, and 11 total touchdowns.
He is a highly productive receiving tight end whose ball skills and route running make him a genuine weapon in the passing game. However, his size might raise questions about his effectiveness in the NFL. From what we’ve seen from him so far, Stowers can compensate for his size.
Max Klare
Max Klare spent the last year of his college football career with the Ohio State Buckeyes. However, he had his best run, statistically, with the Purdue Boilermakers. Overall, he has 116 receptions, 1329 yards, 11.5 yards per reception, and six touchdowns.
Klare has been praised for his game IQ and the versatility that he brings to his position. Going into the 2026 NFL Draft, he will have the attention of some of the biggest franchises in the league.
Oscar Delp
Oscar Delp committed to the Georgia Bulldogs in 2022 and developed with the same team over the last four years. With 70 receptions for 854 yards, averaging 12.2 yards per reception, and nine touchdowns, Delp’s numbers speak for the impact he has had.
Delp has one of the most complete profiles of any tight end in the 2026 NFL Draft class. The only question is, how will his game translate in the league?
Sam Roush
The 22 year old tight end has been with the Stanford Cardinal since 2022. He has had 119 receptions for 1,201 yards and four touchdowns throughout his Stanford run. What sets him apart from most of his competition is his 6’6, 267 lb frame.
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