Hey all,
Back with the final installment of my midseason scouting series. Today, I’ll be covering my top 15 tight ends for the 2025 NFL draft. Similar to my other midseason rankings rankings, these aren’t as in-depth as my final rankings that I’ll release soon before the draft but I do have comps for my top 5 receivers.
After this, I’m planning to start evaluating and charting the 2025 college quarterbacks to make my final draft evaluations and draft profiles. So be sure to keep an eye out for those starting in December.
Now, let’s finish this series and get to the tight ends!
Honorable Mentions:
Elijah Arroyo, Miami Hurricanes
Height: 6’4” Weight: 245 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 0 Months
Class: RS Junior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 25 targets; 20 receptions; 403 yards; 5 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (4.6%); Slot (51.9%); In-line (39.2%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Georgia Tech:
Receiving: 1 targets; 0 receptions; 0 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (5%); Slot (60%); In-line (30%)
Vs Cal:
Receiving: 5 targets; 3 receptions; 14 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (10.4%); Slot (56.3%); In-line (29.2%)
Vs Virginia Tech:
Receiving: 3 targets; 2 receptions; 88 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (2.6%); Slot (39.5%); In-line (57.9%)
RJ Maryland, SMU Mustangs
Height: 6’4” Weight: 233 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 20 Years and 9 Months
Class: Junior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 32 targets; 24 receptions; 359 yards; 4 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (3.8%); Slot (64.2%); In-line (14.5%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Louisville:
Receiving: 7 targets; 6 receptions; 83 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (8.3%); Slot (75%); In-line (12.5%)
Vs TCU:
Receiving: 3 targets; 3 receptions; 16 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (0%); Slot (47.6%); In-line (9.5%)
Vs BYU:
Receiving: 3 targets; 1 reception; 2 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (0%); Slot (71.4%); In-line (14.3%)
Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Height: 6’5” Weight: 260 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 1 Month
Class: Senior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 24 targets; 18 receptions; 154 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (10.8%); Slot (59.9%); In-line (26.9%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Georgia Tech:
Receiving: 5 targets; 4 receptions; 26 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (18.5%); Slot (70.4%); In-line (11.1%)
Vs Louisville:
Receiving: 3 targets; 3 receptions; 14 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (9.5%); Slot (66.7%); In-line (19%)
Vs Texas A&M:
Receiving: 0 targets; 0 receptions; 0 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (0%); Slot (100%); In-line (0%)
Bryson Nesbit, North Carolina Tar Heels
Height: 6’5” Weight: 235 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 7 Months
Class: Senior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 48 targets; 24 receptions; 264 yards; 3 TDs
Drops: 5
Snap Distribution: Wide (6.1%); Slot (80.1%); In-line (12.8%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Pittsburgh:
Receiving: 8 targets; 4 receptions; 34 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (3.6%); Slot (75%); In-line (21.4%)
Vs Duke:
Receiving: 11 targets; 5 receptions; 33 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (5.6%); Slot (86.1%); In-line (5.6%)
Vs Minnesota:
Receiving: 3 targets; 2 receptions; 15 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (8%); Slot (76%); In-line (12%)
Kole Taylor, West Virginia Mountaineers
Height: 6’7” Weight: 255 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 23 Years and ??? Months
Class: Fifth-Year Senior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 38 targets; 30 receptions; 332 yards; 2 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (2.7%); Slot (47.7%); In-line (49.6%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Cincinnati:
Receiving: 5 targets; 5 receptions; 30 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (0%); Slot (57.9%); In-line (42.1%)
Vs Kansas State:
Receiving: 6 targets; 4 receptions; 61 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (2.9%); Slot (67.6%); In-line (29.4%)
Vs Iowa State:
Receiving: 7 targets; 5 receptions; 55 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (0%); Slot (63.6%); In-line (36.4%)
TE15
Jack Endries, California Golden Bears
Height: 6’4” Weight: 240 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 21 Years and ??? Months
Class: RS Sophomore
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 44 targets; 39 receptions; 460 yards; 2 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (3.4%); Slot (42.1%); In-line (36.5%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs North Carolina State:
Receiving: 12 targets; 9 receptions; 101 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (2%); Slot (47%); In-line (39.2%)
Vs Pittsburgh:
Receiving: 8 targets; 8 receptions; 119 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (2%); Slot (32.7%); In-line (36.7%)
Vs Miami:
Receiving: 3 targets; 3 receptions; 78 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (0%); Slot (40%); In-line (50%)
TE14
Tanner Koziol, Ball State Cardinals
Height: 6’7” Weight: 237 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 21 Years and 3 Months
Class: Junior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 101 targets; 79 receptions; 724 yards; 7 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (10.1%); Slot (46.3%); In-line (43.4%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Vanderbilt:
Receiving: 10 targets; 9 receptions; 68 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (16.7%); Slot (43.3%); In-line (40%)
Vs Western Michigan:
Receiving: 14 targets; 9 receptions; 102 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (12.2%); Slot (48.8%); In-line (39%)
Vs Miami:
Receiving: 8 targets; 5 receptions; 39 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (0%); Slot (34.5%); In-line (65.5%)
TE13
Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt Commodores
Height: 6’4” Weight: 225 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 0 Months
Class: Senior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 59 targets; 42 receptions; 557 yards; 4 TDs
Drops: 2
Snap Distribution: Wide (5.8%); Slot (71.9%); In-line (22.3%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Texas:
Receiving: 5 targets; 3 receptions; 33 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (16%); Slot (48%); In-line (36%)
Vs Alabama:
Receiving: 6 targets; 6 receptions; 113 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (6.3%); Slot (68.8%); In-line (25%)
Vs Missouri:
Receiving: 9 targets; 7 receptions; 57 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (0%); Slot (91.7%); In-line (8.3%)
TE12
Jack Velling, Michigan State Spartans
Height: 6’5” Weight: 244 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 21 Years and ??? Months
Class: Junior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 46 targets; 29 receptions; 318 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 2
Snap Distribution: Wide (13.9%); Slot (39.6%); In-line (46.2%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Michigan:
Receiving: 7 targets; 4 reception; 40 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (17.9%); Slot (32.1%); In-line (50%)
Vs Oregon:
Receiving: 6 targets; 6 reception; 53 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (7.4%); Slot (37%); In-line (51.9%)
Vs Ohio State:
Receiving: 3 targets; 1 reception; 26 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (4.8%); Slot (19%); In-line (76.2%)
TE11
Jake Briningstool, Clemson Tigers
Height: 6’6” Weight: 240 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 4 Months
Class: Senior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 51 targets; 35 receptions; 388 yards; 5 TDs
Drops: 3
Snap Distribution: Wide (7.1%); Slot (56.4%); In-line (35.1%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Virginia Tech:
Receiving: 3 targets; 3 receptions; 39 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (7%); Slot (72.1%); In-line (18.6%)
Vs Wake Forest:
Receiving: 10 targets; 7 receptions; 104 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (2.9%); Slot (47.1%); In-line (50%)
Vs Georgia:
Receiving: 4 targets; 3 receptions; 26 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (15.4%); Slot (50%); In-line (30.8%)
TE10
Max Klare, Purdue Boilermakers
Height: 6’4” Weight: 240 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 20 Years and 9 Months
Class: RS Sophomore
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 48 targets; 24 receptions; 359 yards; 4 TDs
Drops: 4
Snap Distribution: Wide (4.5%); Slot (51%); In-line (43.6%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Ohio State:
Receiving: 3 targets; 2 receptions; 13 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (8%); Slot (36%); In-line (52%)
Vs Oregon:
Receiving: 4 targets; 3 receptions; 32 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (0%); Slot (40.7%); In-line (55.6%)
Vs Notre Dame:
Receiving: 6 targets; 3 receptions; 36 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (4.3%); Slot (52.2%); In-line (43.5%)
TE9
Justin Joly, North Carolina State Wolfpack
Height: 6’3” Weight: 235 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 20 Years and 9 Months
Class: Junior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 46 targets; 34 receptions; 565 yards; 3 TDs
Drops: 3
Snap Distribution: Wide (2.5%); Slot (60.3%); In-line (36.2%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Cal:
Receiving: 6 targets; 4 receptions; 95 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (2.6%); Slot (66.7%); In-line (30.8%)
Vs Clemson:
Receiving: 5 targets; 3 receptions; 72 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (0%); Slot (54.5%); In-line (40.9%)
Vs Tennessee:
Receiving: 6 targets; 4 receptions; 30 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (6.7%); Slot (56.7%); In-line (36.7%)
TE8
Luke Lachey, Iowa Hawkeyes
Height: 6’6” Weight: 247 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 23 Years and 10 Months
Class: RS Senior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 35 targets; 24 receptions; 209 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (7.1%); Slot (29.9%); In-line (63%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Washington:
Receiving: 3 targets; 2 receptions; 20 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (0%); Slot (42.9%); In-line (57.4%)
Vs Ohio State:
Receiving: 5 targets; 5 receptions; 39 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (8.3%); Slot (16.7%); In-line (75%)
Vs Minnesota:
Receiving: 3 targets; 3 receptions; 9 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (5.6%); Slot (27.8%); In-line (66.7%)
TE7
Terrance Ferguson, Oregon Ducks
Height: 6’5” Weight: 255 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 2 Months
Class: Senior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 46 targets; 28 receptions; 390 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 4
Snap Distribution: Wide (14%); Slot (43.7%); In-line (39.5%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Maryland:
Receiving: 12 targets; 6 receptions; 35 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 2
Snap Distribution: Wide (21.9%); Slot (25%); In-line (50%)
Vs Michigan:
Receiving: 5 targets; 2 receptions; 34 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (16%); Slot (48%); In-line (36%)
Vs Ohio State:
Receiving: 8 targets; 4 receptions; 62 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (19.4%); Slot (38.9%); In-line (36.1%)
TE6
Gunnar Helm, Texas Longhorns
Height: 6’5” Weight: 250 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 7 Months
Class: Senior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 39 targets; 34 receptions; 461 yards; 3 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (11%); Slot (22%); In-line (67%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Vanderbilt:
Receiving: 5 targets; 4 receptions; 46 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (9.5%); Slot (19%); In-line (71.4%)
Vs Georgia:
Receiving: 7 targets; 6 receptions; 62 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (12.7%); Slot (19%); In-line (68.3%)
Vs Michigan:
Receiving: 7 targets; 7 receptions; 98 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (18.2%); Slot (9.1%); In-line (72.7%)
TE5
Oronde Gadsden II, Syracuse Orange
Height: 6’5” Weight: 236 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 21 Years and 10 Months
Class: RS Junior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 70 targets; 45 receptions; 586 yards; 4 TDs
Drops: 3
Snap Distribution: Wide (7.5%); Slot (60.6%); In-line (31.9%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Boston College:
Receiving: 11 targets; 8 receptions; 102 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (14.8%); Slot (59.3%); In-line (25.9%)
Vs North Carolina State:
Receiving: 7 targets; 6 receptions; 74 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (13.5%); Slot (59.5%); In-line (27%)
Vs Georgia Tech:
Receiving: 8 targets; 6 receptions; 193 yards; 2 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (7.9%); Slot (57.9%); In-line (34.2%)
Comp:
Mike Gesicki
TE4
Mason Taylor, LSU Tigers
Height: 6’6” Weight: 255 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 20 Years and 11 Months
Class: Junior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 57 targets; 43 receptions; 419 yards; 2 TDs
Drops: 2
Snap Distribution: Wide (8.8%); Slot (43.2%); In-line (46.6%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Alabama:
Receiving: 4 targets; 4 receptions; 50 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (6%); Slot (56%); In-line (36%)
Vs South Carolina:
Receiving: 7 targets; 6 receptions; 58 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (4.3%); Slot (31.9%); In-line (59.6%)
Vs USC:
Receiving: 9 targets; 7 receptions; 62 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (7.9%); Slot (36.8%); In-line (55.3%)
Comp:
Cole Kmet
TE3
Harold Fannin Jr. Bowling Green Falcons
Height: 6’4” Weight: 230 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 20 Years and 9 Months
Class: Junior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 101 targets; 83 receptions; 1170 yards; 8 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (24.5%); Slot (32.1%); In-line (39.6%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Kent State:
Receiving: 11 targets; 10 receptions; 171 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (32.3%); Slot (25.8%); In-line (32.3%)
Vs Texas A&M:
Receiving: 14 targets; 8 receptions; 145 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (23.5%); Slot (41.2%); In-line (32.4%)
Vs Penn State:
Receiving: 13 targets; 11 receptions; 137 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (5.1%); Slot (43.6%); In-line (51.3%)
Comp:
Delanie Walker
TE2
Colston Loveland, Michigan Wolverines
Height: 6’5” Weight: 245 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 21 Years and 0 Months
Class: Junior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 79 targets; 53 receptions; 560 yards; 4 TDs
Drops: 2
Snap Distribution: Wide (18.4%); Slot (47.3%); In-line (32.9%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Oregon:
Receiving: 9 targets; 7 receptions; 112 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (21.7%); Slot (39.1%); In-line (34.8%)
Vs Illinois:
Receiving: 11 targets; 7 receptions; 83 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (15.2%); Slot (45.5%); In-line (36.4%)
Vs Texas:
Receiving: 11 targets; 8 receptions; 70 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (11.1%); Slot (59.3%); In-line (25.9%)
Comp:
Kyle Rudolph
TE1
Tyler Warren, Penn State Nittany Lions
Height: 6’6” Weight: 257 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 23 Years and ??? Months
Class: RS Senior
2024 Stats:
Receiving: 72 targets; 59 receptions; 681 yards; 4 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (12.4%); Slot (47.2%); In-line (36%)
Previous Key Matchup Stat Lines
Vs Washington:
Receiving: 10 targets; 8 receptions; 75 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (15.2%); Slot (54.5%); In-line (27.3%)
Vs Ohio State:
Receiving: 5 targets; 4 receptions; 47 yards; 0 TDs
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (9.7%); Slot (51.6%); In-line (38.7%)
Vs USC:
Receiving: 20 targets; 17 receptions; 224 yards; 1 TD
Drops: 0
Snap Distribution: Wide (19.6%); Slot (34.8%); In-line (34.8%)
Comp:
Dallas Goedert
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